Obituary of Linda Thomas

Thomas, Linda Doreen (nee Besito) It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Linda, born January 31st 1943 at Saugeen First Nation. She passed away peacefully, with 2 of her daughters by her side, at Hospice Wellington, Guelph on Wednesday, January 15th 2020 after a short battle with cancer. Beloved wife of James William Thomas. Loving mother of Lori, Doryanne, Anthony and Georgina Thomas. Cherished grandmother of Nancy Swires, Domonique Thomas, Nathanial Thomas, Sasha Godin, Amanda Godin, Joseph Godin and Tyson Dionne. Great grandmother of Naomi Planta, Chloe Planta, Izabell Planta, Ryker Planta and McCoy Planta. Dear sister of Lloyd Bestio and Alex Bestio. Linda will be fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by parents Ambrose Besito and Stella Thompson, brothers; Andrew, Albert and Joseph Bestio, 5 grandchildren and 1 nephew. Family and friends are invited to attend GILCHRIST CHAPEL – McIntyre & Wilkie Funeral Home, One Delhi Street, Guelph for a memorial visitation on Saturday, January 25, 2020 from 1 – 2 p.m. Memorial service at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with a family hosted reception to follow in the Trillium Room of the funeral home. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Diabetes Canada or Hospice Wellington in Linda’s memory. We invite you to leave your memories and donations online at: www.gilchristchapel.com and they will be forwarded to the family. Service Information Service Date Saturday, January 25, 2020 Service Time 2:00 p.m. Service Location Gilchrist Chapel McIntyre & Wilkie Visitation Jan 25, 2020 Visitation Time 1 - 2 p.m. Visitation Location Gilchrist Chapel McIntyre & Wilkie Burial Location Cremation has taken place Requested Charity Diabetes Canada or Hospice Wellington