I am one of the girls from Shanahans, having worked alongside Linda, with many others over the years. I remember well when James won the baby competition and what a proud mum Linda was. Then some years later beautiful Ellizabeth arrived. Linda and David did everything to make special memories for their children on special occasions. Linda was a beautiful soul and she could convey, even feelings of annoyance, in the most wonderfully quiet firm way and you wouldnt want to argue with her. She will be missed by many but if you think of her her memory lives on. Rest on peace Linda.

A beautiful and brave women. I hadn’t been in contact with Linda but as with all my family she was loved deep in my heart. RIP Linda you fought a long and hard race now it’s time to rest.

I worked with Linda for a number of years at Shanahans Law. On my first day there I was introduced to Linda with the idea that I would help her with her estate work. I remember walking into her office and seeing a lovely lady totally surrounded by estate files and very much in need of assistance with the workload. Linda took me under her wing and taught me so much. She was the perfect person to be dealing with people at such a sad time when they had lost a loved one. She was always so kind and seemed to always know what to say. Linda had a huge love for her family and I remember her being so proud of her children, always having her family photos on display on her desk. Although Linda also taught me the technical stuff in relation to the job, it was her compassion and empathy for people which has always stayed with me. She was a gentle soul and, if she could, I’m sure she would know what to say to all of us today. All I can say is that I was so lucky to have known and worked with Linda in my life and that she will be very much missed. With love from Tracy Ansley.

Words can’t begin to express what a beautiful person Linda was. Her courage and bravery throughout her battle with cancer has been an inspiration to us all. A much-loved stepdaughter to Ivan and stepsister to Sue and myself, it has been our privilege to have had Linda in our lives and as part of our family. Linda you will always be in our thoughts.

Dear Linda. We are blessed to have had you in our lives. Although we only saw each other at special family occasions, they have marked the passage of time as we have all grown older. Such occasions have been about love and appreciation of each other, which endures. You are a special soul Linda and have made the great traverse from the land of the living to the other side. The bridge and connection is love. We feel you around. Carol and Stephen

I always knew Linda as James's mum, and she was absolutely lovely and pleasure to be around. Though our interactions were limited, we saw and lived through James and the stories & tribulation. I'm glad you have found peace and my best to the family through whom your legacy grows. In moments like this I find words are hard to come by and I have to rely on words of poet's from yester years. This is my bid for remembrance of Linda. Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening - R Frost Whose woods these are I think I know. His house is in the village though; He will not see me stopping here To watch his woods fill up with snow. My little horse must think it queer To stop without a farmhouse near Between the woods and frozen lake The darkest evening of the year. He gives his harness bells a shake To ask if there is some mistake. The only other sound’s the sweep Of easy wind and downy flake. The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep.