Passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Health Centre with her children by her side. Linda, predeceased by beloved husband, Nick Villani, loving mother of Lisa (late Bill Traynor) and Michael (Dina Pagnotta), grandmother to three wonderful grandchildren, sister of Virginia Hunter and Arlene Surgeoner, predeceased by sisters Helen Malton, Harriett Randles and brothers Jack Bohn and Jerry Bohn.

She took great care of our family and made us feel loved and special. Linda was Nick’s trusted partner and best friend. She encouraged and supported every aspect of our lives and was the rock of our family. Linda was loved and respected by everyone. She will be remembered for her generous spirit, intelligence and strength of character.

Friends may call at the Turner & Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor St. W., Toronto, from 2:00-4:00 pm on Sunday, January 8th with prayers at 2:00pm. The family’s good friend, Msgr. Sam Bianco will celebrate the Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 3055 Bloor St. W., Toronto, at 11:00am on Monday, January 9th. Flowers are gratefully declined. If you wish, donations may be made in Linda’s memory to the Alzheimer Society of Canada (alzheimer.ca).