PAUL, Linda Margaret Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Saturday 14th June 2025 at Waikato Hospital, aged 70 years.
Beloved wife and best friend of David for 52 wonderful years. Deeply loved mother and mother-in-law of Melissa & John, and the late Natasha. Treasured Nan of Eden, Elise, and Sadie.
Sincere thanks to the staff at Waikato Hospital, Dr Marion Kuper, and the team at Salutis Care for their outstanding care, compassion, and support shown to Linda and her family over the past few years.
A celebration of Linda’s life will be held at The Pavilion, Hamilton Gardens, Hungerford Crescent, Hamilton, on Wednesday 25th June 2025 at 1:00pm.
In recognition of Linda’s brave journey with breast cancer, please wear a touch of pink to her service.
Messages to the Paul family may be sent c/- 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge 3434,
6 Messages:
I was lucky enough to get to know Linda when she came to me for massage at the Cancer Society. She was a lovely lady and I always looked forward to our sessions together. She spoke alot about her family, especially her grand daughters, and I could see how much she loved you all. My deepest condolences on the loss of a special person.
Linda, we were ‘thrown together’ as we both found our men, who were ‘partners in crime’, in 1971 before John headed to Trentham. We shared lots of fun times in those early courting days and I’ve cherished our friendship from afar over the years. You have battled valiantly and so courageously. Darling girl, rest easy in Jesus’ care.
Wow, what a gorgeous photo you have picked of Linda. The same sparkling eyes and beautiful smile that I remember from my childhood and teens when I would have last seen you all. I’m so saddened to hear of her passing and Dave and Melissa I wish you comfort in the months and years ahead, navigating without her. Much love, Ali Philps (nee Schouten)
With deepest sympathy to David, Melissa and families. Rest in Peace dear Linda.
TRIBUTE TO LINDA MARGARET PAUL
To my sister Linda,
These words were so hard to write as although we knew this day would come, Joan and I were not ready to say farewell to you yet.
Although our loss of you is deep, we know you are now free of pain. Your long and courageous battle with cancer, was fought with such grace & dignity.
We are comforted, knowing that you have reunited with Natasha, who would have welcomed you with the biggest and warmest of hugs.
Linda you were the rock and unifier of family knowledge and our rich family history, You were always the person to go to if I needed to fill in gaps in the family history. Our shared passion for stamp collecting, passed down from mum and nana Bainbridge was always valued and I always valued our chats comparing our vast collections.
Even though Linda, I made Australia home for the past 36 years, you were always in my thoughts and I treasured the times when we were able to catchup. I particularly have fond memories of the holidays that you, Dave & the girls had with us on Waiheke Island. They were happy times and memories for me.
Rest in peace my beautiful sister, I will miss you terribly, but I have many memories of you to soften the pain of losing you,
From your loving Brother Brian, sister in-law Joan and nephews Shaun, Sue and Steven.
Sincere condolences to David & family on Linda’s passing. Would also like to pass on my sympathy to Linda’s brothers Doug, Colin, Brian, Trevor, & the late Ian, along with Linda’s late parents Fred & Margaret, whom all I had a lot of fun times & memories, “many a year ago”. Rest in peace Linda…a lovely girl. Sincerely Murray Sarjant.