Linda Margaret Van (Garner) Winden

VAN WINDEN, Linda - Surrounded by family at the Woodstock Hopital on Wednesday July 9, 2014. Linda Margaret Van Winden (nee Garner) of Woodstock in her 54th year. Beloved wife of Stephen Van Winden, dear mother of Daniel (friend Stephanie), Adam and Noah. Dear sister of Doug (Shirley), Allan (Irene), Wayne (Mary Ellen), Elaine Cougler (Ron), Glen (Alma), Brian, John (Susan), Joyce Jackson (Brian), Keith and Donna (Rick Hughes) and sister-in-law Donna Hiuser. Aunt of many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Ernie and Alice (Doxey) Garner and brothers Ross and Roger. Linda was known for her compelling, powerful and beautiful soprano voice, her passionate love for her family and her community. She loved to be surrounded by nature and especially her Belgian horses. She was proud to be Director of Music Ministry at Innerkip United Church, private voice teacher to many students, Artistic Director of Cantabile Singers of Woodstock, award-winning music director and director of many musicals, adjudicator of music festivals across Canada and camp director at Singing Brook Summer Arts Camp. Friends may call at the Brock and Visser Funeral Home, 845 Devonshire Ave., Woodstock, 519-539-0004 on Friday July 11, 2014 from 6-9pm and on Saturday July 12, 2014 from 6-9 pm. A memorial service to celebrate Linda's life will be held at Knox United Church, Embro on Sunday July 13, 2014 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Maya Landell officiating. Cremation has taken place. Interment later in the North Embro Cemetery. Contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society, the Woodstock Hospital Foundation or a youth music program of your choice would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.brockandvisser.com

Visitation Details

Friday, July 11th, 2014 6:00pm - 9:00pm, Brock and Visser Funeral Home

Saturday, July 12th, 2014 6:00pm - 9:00pm, Brock and Visser Funeral Home

Service Details

Sunday, July 13th, 2014 2:00pm, Knox United Church - Embro