She was the eldest daughter of Matilda and Charlie Herney (Grand Putus). Her parents were respected Mi’kmaq elders in the community with a strong sense of morality and they passed this strong sense of morality on to Lynda.
Lynda was a Residential school survivor. She was sent to residential school at a young age along with her younger sister (Theresa). It was through the residential school system that she learned to survive. The hardships she faced in her youth made her the strong person who would persevere anything that came her way. She made holidays the best for her children and grandchildren no matter what financial struggles she faced.
She was a good mother who was always there for her children. She was never selfish and always put the needs of her children first. She taught her children to be strong and independent. She taught them to work hard and to respect themselves and others. She encouraged her children to find their paths in life and loved them with all her heart. Once her children were grown, she gained an interest in jewelry making. She was very talented at making jewelry and passed her knowledge onto her daughter Lynn.
She met the love of her life (l’Lun Wells) at Indian day school when she was still a child. He sat behind her in class and dipped her pigtails into the inkwell. They have been married for 55 years.
She is predeceased by her mother Matilda Herney, father Charles Herney, brother Earl Herney, sister Theresa Herney, sister Rhodena Christmas, brother Michael Herney, Sister Bernadean Hereny, sister Hazel Herney, Neice Elissa Herney, and her son Lawrence Wells jr.
She is survived by her husband Lawrence (L’lun) Wells sr., brother Bruce Herney (Sandra), brother Jeffery Herney, sister Sylvia Herney, Son Donald Wells, daughter Lynn Wells, daughter Crystal Wells, daughter Dawn Wells (Lanny), son Julian Wells, as well as grandchildren Jesse, Ekkun Gould, Lou-Diamond Wells, Jakoby, Snea, River, and Sirus. In addition to her many nieces and nephews Rosalind, Raymond, Russell, Rodney, Loyd, Joe-Mike, Leo, Deborah, Chelsea, Logan, Drew, Dave, Janet, and Donald.
Visitation will be at the family home at 20 Pikun Avenue on May 29th after 7pm and a Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Parish in Sydney on May 31st at 11am, Fr. Bill Burke officiating. For those unable to attend, the funeral will be livestreamed via TW Curry’s Facebook page.
Salite will be held on June 6th at the Membertou Trade and Convention Centre at 12pm. To share memories and condolences please visit www.twcurry.com.
