OBITUARY
Linda Marlene Hand
April 1, 1947 – February 21, 2021
HAND, Linda Peacefully on Sunday, February 21st, 2021 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa at the age of 73. Loving mother of Mike (Jo-Anne), Steve (Tracey) and Dana. Cherished grandmother to Matthew, Evan, Mackenzie, Reiley, Presley and Nolan. Linda will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews and friends. The family would like to thank the staff at Extendicare Oshawa for all the care and compassion shown to Linda. Visitation will be held at the OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Friday, February 26th from 5 – 8 p.m. To reserve a time to attend the visitation please follow this link: https://signup.com/go/xQjuGyS A private funeral service will be held Saturday, February 27th at 1:30 p.m. Those wishing to join the service can view via our livestream https://funeraweb.tv/en/diffusions/25048
To honour Linda’s love of animals, donations to the Humane Society of Durham Region would be appreciated. To share a memory or leave a message for the family, please click the 'Add a Memory' link below.
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- Durham Region Humane Society
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Linda Marlene Hand
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ADD A MEMORYKaren Brunt
February 25, 2021
To Mike and Dana,
“Thinking of you and wishing you moments of peace and comfort as you remember your Mum" I did not know Linda but can tell by all these messages she was a much loved lady.
Sending you hugs , I am so sorry for your loss.
Karen
Sharyn Elliott
February 24, 2021
Linda and I had many laughs together, her sense of humour was the same as mine as well as our love of animals. She was always kind and sweet and caring. Linda was and will always be my Puddin ( my name for her because she loved butterscotch pudding). Always said good night and I love to each other before I left to go home from work. She will forever be in my heart.
Wendy Nikolic
February 24, 2021
ToDana and Family Lula and I just loved your mom and have great memories of her especially her jokes . Big hugs to you and your family
Vijay Sharma Chung
February 24, 2021
Tracey and Steve
Please accept our sympathies to you and your family.
Our thoughts are with you.
Vijay and Alfred
Joud Merjaneh
February 23, 2021
To the Hand Family,
my thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
Please accept my most sincere condolences.
May her sould rest in peace.
Kimon Christian
February 23, 2021
To the Hand family,
I’m very sorry to hear of your loss.
Please accept my deepest condolences.
Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Take care,
Kimon
Steve Jaisare
February 23, 2021
Our condolences Mike. I can see were you get your infectious smile from, just reading through some of the stories I can see what an enjoyable loving life she had. Our heart goes out to you all,
Steve & Karen
Saurin Vora
February 23, 2021
Mike and Dana,
I am sorry to hear about your mother. Please accept my deepest sympathies to you and your family. God bless you and your family..
take care,
Saurin Vora
Gaetan Leung-Yinko
February 23, 2021
To Mike, Dana and family
We are deeply sorry for your loss and our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Take care
Justin, Chen-Lan and Gaetan
Gaetan Leung-Yinko
February 23, 2021
To Mike, Dana and family
We are deeply sorry for your loss and our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Take care
Justin, Chen-Lan and Gaetan
Heather Meade
February 23, 2021
To Mike and Family
I am so sorry for your loss
My condolences to you all
You are all in my thoughts and prayer during this difficult time.
Heather Meade and Family
Janice Franklin
February 23, 2021
To the Hand Family
My sincerest and deepest Condolences
Wishing you God's strength during this very difficult time
Never underestimate the power of prayer and know that he's with you always..
My heart is breaking for you all
Sincerely,
Janice
Leila Ramsaywack
February 23, 2021
My condolences to Mike , Dana and the family. Sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Angela Chapple
February 23, 2021
Sending our sincere condolences to all of the family. We are heartbroken and so very sorry to hear of your loss.
I have many special memories of time spent with the family at the cottage many years ago.
Linda would always greet us with a lovely smile and a cheery positive personality.
A special time for all of us would be watching for the raccoons at dusk while visiting the cottage. I remember Linda having a special love of animals and wildlife.
Thank you for all of the wonderful and fond memories.
Please know we have you all in our thoughts at this most difficult time. Linda will be greatly missed by all of our family.
Sending love and hugs.
Angela Chapple/Carpenter and family
Gail Greco
February 23, 2021
Mike, Steve, Dana and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Our deepest condolences. Wishing you strength during these difficult times. Look out for little signs and believe and you will see that she has not left you. My heart breaks for you.
Dom and Gail Greco
Cheryl & RJ King
February 23, 2021
Linda absolutely loved when I would visit Extendicare with my dog RJ. She was such a lovely person, kind and everyone including the animals knew it. You could tell because they all gravitated towards her, and enjoyed her bed as their own! There was never a time when I visited that a nurse or passing PSW made sure to mention to me, not to forget to go in and visit with Linda as she'd love to see RJ. Her room was always on our list.
Sadly we haven't been able to visit in some time due to covid.... but we are sending our deepest condolences to her family at this time, hoping she is in a much more peaceful place.
Anthony Sabatelli
February 22, 2021
Mike, Dana, my deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. May you cherish the memories and keep your mother close at heart.
God bless and take care,
Anthony Sabatelli
Renna & Chris Snusz
February 22, 2021
Dearest Dana & family,
I am deeply saddened to hear of your moms passing. She was a kind soul to all and a exceptional mother. Her kindness and beauty will live forever in you and all who have known her.
Condolences to you and yours.
Love, Chris Renna Haley & Cj
Lori & Shane Christensen
February 22, 2021
Mike, Steve, Dana, and family.
With deepest sympathy. Please accept our condolences on the loss of your mother and grandmother.
May your memories give you strength and sustain you through this difficult time.
Shane & Lori Christensen
Billie Jo Wood
February 22, 2021
I will always remember how Linda welcomed all of us teenagers into her home back in the 80’s! She was funny and warm and never made anyone feel like they were intruding - a great feat indeed when dealing with all those teens!
Later in life Linda was a proud Grandma to kids and pets and loved by all. May she Rest In Peace.
Loredana Barillari
February 22, 2021
To the Hand family, our deepest condolences. May you all find peace and strength to deal with this huge loss. Your mom left this earth but, you can rest assured, she is extremely happy looking down on you all and seeing what awesome children she has raised who are now raising families of their own. Her legacy lives on. With love, Barillari family
Terry Simmons
February 22, 2021
Some of my best memories include Linda. When we were younger Linda would often facilitate or participate in making life fun and enjoyable for everyone. I remember various school trips where she would be one of the parent “chaperones”. The car ride alone would leave any of the world’s leading amusement park owners envious; and you can bet that Linda’s car would be first to arrive at the destination regardless of the order in which the vehicles departed. All of us kids wanted to be “chaperoned” by Linda because you could guarantee it would be the most fun. The joy-of-life theme continued for decades, from backyard barbecues, baseball, and many summers at the lake. I always respected Linda’s work ethic, she would hold down several part time jobs with long hours but still have a smile to greet you at the checkout line or after her shift. Linda’s generosity can be measured in so many different ways. To this day I have so many positive people and things in my life that were made possible by Linda. I am grateful to Linda, my life and so many others are simply better because of her.
Karen Noseworthy
February 22, 2021
Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs to the whole family during this difficult time. So sorry for your loss. Celebrate the free spirited woman she was and let the comfort of knowing she is reuniting with so many lost loved ones overshadow the sadness.
Lisa DeCoste
February 22, 2021
Our condolences to the Hand family.
All our love to Dana and Nolan through this difficult time.
We love you very much.
Lisa, Ken, Chris and Lucas.