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On Wednesday May 8th, 2024 surrounded by her family @ Bluewater Health in Sarnia, Linda Lee Shannon (nee Bidner) of Petrolia passed away @ the age of 81 year.
Linda was predeceased by her loving husband Bert who passed away in 2023. They shared 60 years of a beautiful life together.
Survived by her loving children, Brian and his wife Kari Shannon and Jennifer and her husband Brian Clark and their dog Ally. She was the proud Nana to Bailey
Shannon and her significant other Ryan Soetemans. Linda had four siblings. The late Gary and Jane Bidner, the late Gayle and Peter Staley, Rick and Giselle Bidner and Jim and Lynn Bidner. And her brothers and sisters in law, Joyce and (the late John Hamilton), the late Mary Jane and Norris Brandon, the late Beth and Jack Sayers and Ken and Darlene Melton. Linda was predeceased by her parents Charlie and Rosie Bidner. She will be dearly missed by many nieces and nephews.
Linda was a very proud mother and enjoyed spending as much time as possible with Brian and Jennifer and their families. She loved making family meals, and she was an incredible baker. She took great joy in baking and sharing her delicious treats with many. One of Linda’s greatest joys was watching her beloved Bailey growing up and she loved being involved with all her activities. She was especially proud when Bailey decided to follow in her Nana’s footsteps as an MRT. Linda was a proud MRT in Petrolia for 41 years and she cherished her relationships with her work family. She was also very involved and loved her time with the IODE and all of her friendships through that organization.
Linda and Bert spent so many wonderful years with a very close knit group of friends, travelling together and having fun making memories that will last a lifetime.
Linda loved telling stories of all of their adventures and she was so grateful for the entire friend group.
Linda will be dearly missed by her family and all who loved her.
As expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the IODE or C.E.E. Hospital Foundation (www.ceehf.ca).