It is with sadness that the family of Linda Darwent announce her passing at the age of 69 years, in Calgary, Alberta. She had a very brief illness prior to her death. Linda is survived by her loving brother, Darryl (Lorraine) Darwent of Calgary, Alberta, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
She was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on April 19, 1946. Her early life was spent on the family farm and going to school in the Xena School District, near Watrous. She graduated from Winston High School in 1964. Shortly after graduation she moved to Saskatoon where she worked in various industries. Linda in particular seemed to have excelled working in shoe repair where she developed a great knowledge of leather work. She was a terrific resource when it came to buying quality shoes or finding a first class shop for getting shoes or purses repaired. Around 1987 Linda moved to Windsor, Ontario to attend St. Clair College to study Marketing. She graduated two years later; remained in Windsor until 2003 when she moved to Calgary. Linda had a passion for baking, she loved reading, country music, was a horse enthusiast, and an excellent needlepoint artist. Linda prized her independence. She was often known for her funny little sayings like “Lord willing and the creek don’t rise."
Linda was predeceased by her parents Bocking (Ed) and Mae Darwent (nee Irvine), sister Judith Darwent, grandparents Luther and Charlotte Darwent, grandparents James and Camilla Irvine, and grandmother Frances Irvine. The family wishes to express their profound gratitude to the staff of both the Brentwood Care Centre and of Newport Harbour Care Centre for their loving and respectful care of Linda in her last years. At Linda's request there will not be a service.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations being made in Linda’s memory directly to the Canadian Diabetes Association, PO Box 26331 STN BRM B, Toronto, ON M7Y 4R1 or to the Calgary Humane Society, 4455 – 110 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2C 2T7.
Messages of remembrance may be left for the family at www.southcalgaryfuneralcentre.ca
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