Obituary of Linda Leadbeater

Linda Sue Leadbeater, 5o, Greenfield formerly of Westville passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 25, 2008 in Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro. Born in New Glasgow, she was a daughter of Joyce (MacDonald) Gordon, Westville and the late Arnold Gordon. Linda grew up in Westville and after her marriage, with her husband in the R.C.M.P., resided in numerous areas of British Columbia for 25 years where she made many cherished friends. They returned to Nova Scotia seven years ago to take residence in Colchester County. A loving and caring person, her family were all very special to her including the family pet, Saddle. She will be sadly missed by her husband, Shane, daughter, Tara (Mike Parker), Greenfield; son Aaron (Alana Andrews), Stewiacke. She is also survived by her mother, Joyce; sisters, Rebecca Lightfoot (Laurie), Canning; Cindy (Hughie) MacLeod, Middleton; Esther (Rocco) DiFabio, North Side East Bay; Bonnie (Wayne) Curtis , Edmonton; brothers, Arnold "Ginner" (Brenda) Gordon, Truro; Kenny (Suzanne) Gordon, Westville; Donnie (Kim), Gordon, Westville. Also survived by father and mother in law, Stewart and Aldona Leadbeater, Westville sisters in law, Karen (Russell) MacLean, Inverness; and Ella (Forbes) LeDrew, Westville. Linda was predeceased by her paternal grand parents, Cameron and Esther Gordon and maternal grand parents, Harry and Ethel Haslam. Visitations were held on at Eagles Funeral Home, Westville. Her funeral service was held on Sunday from St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Westville with Rev. Norman Marple officiating. Burial was in the Auburn Cemetery, Westville. In lieu of flowers, donations in Linda’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 5826 South Street, Suite 1, Halifax, NS, B3H 1S6.