DERRICK, Linda Louise: (nee Franks)

 

31 May 1947 – 02 July 2025

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, 2nd July 2025, at Waikato Hospital, aged 78.

Thanks to all the caring and highly skilled staff involved in Linda’s care at Waikato Hospital.

 

Beloved daughter of the late Douglas and Doris Franks, mother of the late Paul; she is survived by her loving husband of 58 years Graham, sons Peter and Stephen, granddaughters Lydia, Ezrah, Jenna and Leia, daughters-in-law Chelsea and Ji Young, brother Robert and sister-in-law Theresa.

 

Viewings by appointment this Saturday to Monday (9am to 5pm).                                                 Please contact Simplicity Funerals 07 849 2139 to arrange a time.

 

A funeral service and committal for Linda will be held at St Alban’s Church, 126 Comries Road, Chartwell, Hamilton, on Tuesday 8th July at 1pm.

The service will also be livestreamed and available via a link on Simply Funerals website.

After the service, light refreshments will be provided and guests will have the chance to share their stories and memories of Linda with her family and friends.

A private cremation will follow.

 

In lieu of flowers Linda requested you consider a donation to Complex Chronic Illness Support Inc.,    43 Welcome Bay Road, Welcome Bay, Tauranga, 3112 (ccisupport.org.nz)

Messages / Tributes may be sent to The Derrick Family, C/o Simply Funerals, PO Box 10356, Te Rapa, Hamilton, 3200.