Mum died at 1:24pm today at home surrounded by all her 5 children.
A celebration of her life will be held @ 1pm on Monday 10th of July, at Landsendt, 108 Parker Road, Oratia.
All are welcome. Bangles may be worn.
UPDATE:
The venue at Landsendt is outdoors, so please dress warmly.
Mother, Grand-mother, Friend, Health Activist now Health Consumer
To Luke and all Lynda’s family – I am so glad Lynda was at peace and with you all. My thoughts are with you.
I feel privileged to have been able to work with Lynda over the years, as she advocated for the rights of pregnant women and their whanau, on the Maternity Services Consumer Council and on the Postnatal Distress Committee. She never ceased to stand up for women’s health improvements. Although sometimes we didn’t see eye-to-eye, I always admired her strength and determination.
Sad that I will be unable to attend the celebration of her life on Monday but I will be thinking of her, shedding a few tears and wearing bangles!
Lynda – you have truly been an inspiration!
Nga mihi aroha ki nga whanau katoa i tenei wa pouri, love and greetings to Lynda’s family at this sad time. Moe mai i te Rangatira, Rest in peace. I had the priviledge of first meeting lynda in Joan’s front room, it was love at first conversation, someone who was passionate about reducing inequities and in justices. She always made sure the elephant in the room was addressed no matter how awkward it made some feel. Her dedication to improving maternity services was beyond compare. She made a huge difference for so many, my whanau included. I love that I was radicalised by a woman with fire in her belly and love in her heart and will keep fighting the good fight in honor of that passion and committment. I’m sure the Joan and Judy were welcoming her to the spirit world with open arms. A goddess in life returned to the source. Haere atu, haere atu, haere ki to kainga tuturu.
My love and thoughts to all of Lynda’s family,
Lynda has been an inspiration, mentor and friend and I will miss her deeply. She will never be forgotten, whenever I walk in the moonlight she will be in my heart.
rest in peace Love Adith
To Lynda’s Family , my sincere condolences . Lynda was a very Special woman , mentor, friend and inspiration . NZ Midwifery would not be where it is today without her stamina, input and constant challenges. I am honoured to have known her and watch her ongoing motivation for consumers and midwives.
She leaves behind a Special Legacy …….
Rest in Peace dear lady ……. xxx hugs
It has been wonderful for both my partner and myself being able to follow Lynda’s blog over the last 20 months or so. My partner also has pancreatic cancer. Many of Lynda’s experiences and feeling have been mirrored by our own experiences during that period. We both shed a tear when we learned of her death. She has been such an inspiration and a comfort and we will miss her strength as she has shared her life with us.
Rest now Lynda. You have made it a little easier for those of us on a similar journey. Thank you
To all of Lynda’s family.
We are thinking of you all. Lynda was an amazing woman and did so much for maternity in New Zealand. Hopefully her dream of a primary birthing unit in West Auckland will be realised soon
Unfortunately we are out of the country so will not be able to attend the celebration of Lynda’s life. It will be an incredible ceremony and we are sorry to miss it
Thinking of you all
Lots of love from Roy and Lindy
So sad to read of Lynda’s death, may she rest in peace after a lifetime of caring for others. Lynda and I met in the early 1980s and as ICEA International Director, I was delighted when she agreed to be the NZ Coordinator. At Lynda’s first ICEA Conference she wore a Rainbow Warrior T shirt – that’s how I always remember her – concerned for others and steadfast in her activism on a wide range of issues. I am pleased that I saw Lynda at events in Auckland a few times over the last couple of years. Taken way too soon, but with so much packed into that life and she has left a lasting legacy. My sincere condolences to Lynda’s family and friends.
I worked alongside Lynda in women’s health over the many years. Lynda was always their for the women as consumers ensuring their rights were paramount. She has left a legacy for sure. Thoughts and prayers for you all and the many people she has shared her journey with.