In Loving Memory
Linda Sylvia Bolton
April 12, 1956 – August 14, 2023
Memorial Service
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Murrayville Community Memorial Hall
21667 48 Ave, Langley, BC
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Obituary of Linda Sylvia Bolton
Linda Bolton, long-time resident of Maple Ridge, BC and late of Langley, BC, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2023.
Linda was born in Vermilion, Alberta and lived there and in Elk Point until the family moved to BC when she was a young girl.
Linda married Bruce Bolton on October 31, 1985 and they lived in Maple Ridge until they moved to an assisted living facility in Langley in July 2020.
Linda had a big heart and a passion for cooking and baking. She loved to host potlucks or attend them and always generously shared from her kitchen, anxious to make sure everyone had a taste of her cuisine. Often occupied with last minute details, Linda could be late for an event, but never missed a buffet, a meeting or a convention if she was able.
She worked for some time in a commercial kitchen until her health began to fail and loved to talk about her work there and the kindness shown to her by her employer.
Linda loved her pets, and was saddened whenever one would pass, whether dog or cat. She was so pleased to be able to take her beloved cat with her to their Langley home.
Linda is survived by her devoted husband Bruce; mother Sylvia Sumislouski; brothers Donn and Dale; and numerous cousins. Linda was predeceased by her father Stanley in 1992.
Linda’s family would like to acknowledge the many friends who have come to her aid over the years, both in Maple Ridge and Langley.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Linda’s memory to the SPCA, a cause that Linda supported during her lifetime.
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Dear Bruce: I felt sadness in my heart when I read that your dear Linda had passed away……without a doubt, leaving a deep ‘void’ in your heart!! We can be soo very thankful for this precious TRUTH, that you two have enjoyed together for these many years! I recall, with great fondness, the Sunday AM meeting when you & Linda came to Frank & my home here in Penticton. You were enroute to Alberta.
Frank & I noted the beautiful bond of love & care that you & Linda had for each other! That was so sweet! Bruce, you’ll dearly miss Linda, but be encouraged by the fact that, as we heard in the service, “Linda has done what she could!”. Now, she’s ‘hung-her-shield-of faith-in-victory’….waiting for you….
My thots & prayers are also with all Linda’s family…. Our Heavenly Father is truly the God of all Comfort!
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My condolences to Auntie Sylvia, Dale Don and Bruce. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Rest in peace dear Linda! I’m thinking of the reunions you’ll be having with grandma, Auntie Glenna, your Dad and many others!
~ Ruby Curran (cousin to Linda)
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My thoughts are there today Bruce. You will miss your wife of many years so much.
She was faithful and caring. Remembering how she used to visit my mom (Carrie Blaikie) when she was shut in. Thankful for each faithful brother and sister like you folks. Marion
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Bruce and family so sorry for your loss! Miss Linda your faithful loving presence in our meetings! 💞💞
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Just enjoy seeing our friends even if I will never meet them. The best part of all is seeing our dear Judy Scheller as she has a part so kindly and lovingly and helpfully comforting.
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This is Louise Fair. I have many good memories of Linda and Bruce when they came to workdays at Glen Valley when I lived there. As was said at her funeral service she was a good cook and would bring her famous sponge cake and much more….
We’ll all remember Linda with her love for truth and wanting to do all she could.
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Thankful to think that Linda will have a special place in Heaven as one who did all she could.
Our thoughts will be with Bruce.
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Another successful harvest of 100 fold. Linda never hid her candle under a bushel.
Many thanks to you and Bruce for your commitment to the end.
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Dear Bruce and family …
Linda was a dear lady and friend…I will surely miss her sweet phone calls…
She loved to share the gospel with others and brought many to the mtgs..
We have many wonderful memories of times shared, when you lived in Maple Ridge..
We are with you in heart and Spirit as you journey ahead without your Dear Linda..
Love, Rich & Becky
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Dear Bruce and family. My heart goes out to you. I remember you and Linda coming to Gospel meetings in Vancouver when Grace Websdale and I were together. You have kept so faithful and that is a great encouragement to the rest of us. I know you will be missing Linda for a long time, but know you are still in our hearts. Love in Christ, Alayne Matzner(nee Collins)
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Dear Bruce and Sylvia and and extended family. My first thought when I heard about Linda was “She hath done what she could” I have known Linda and Bruce from before they were married. Have many memories, about food, visits and her work! Thoughts remain with you these days. Take care. Lydia Last
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I have lots of fond memories of our visits with my cousin Linda and Bruce. Condolences to their families.
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I was in many meetings with Linda and Bruce. She will be missed.
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It was a privilege to get to know you, Bruce, and your dear wife Linda, over the years. We will remember her kindness to all and love for meetings and fellowship. Her banana cake was superb! Linda did what she could! Take care. We know you will miss her deeply, but may you have comfort in knowing she is safely “Home”.
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We will always cherish our memories of dear cousin Linda. She would faithfully connect with us by telephone on a regular basis. We also appreciate the time we had together when Dale brought Aunt Sylvia and Linda to Alberta for a visit. Our thoughts go out to Bruce, Aunt Sylvia, Dale and Donn as they mourn her loss.
Love, Dennis & Dianne
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We will miss Linda so very much. Loved meeting with her and Bruce for so many years. She was always ready to share a recipe and meal from her kitchen and advice for our pets. We always appreciated her zeal and spunk. Sending Bruce and the rest of the family all of our love.
Love, Ken and Jo-Lea and family
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Dear Sylvia, Bruce, Donn & Dale, all special, like Linda. My sons & I remember our Richmond days in 1990’s & ongoing. Linda, Bruce, Sylvia at our home often & meeting Dale & Donn, Glenna & John Turner. Happy times. Our love & sincerest condolences, Lesia, Lyle, Glen & Mark.
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Our condolences To Sylvia and family
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It has been a very long time since we have visited, but I have wonderful memories of the two of you and the joyful visits we shared.
I am happy that Linda is now at peace and my heart is with you Bruce, and all the family, for your loss. ❤️🙏
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Sad to hear of the loss of Linda from your life, Bruce. Have many memories of your visits and ours to you. Hope you are comforted that Linda is with her Lord who she reverenced, feel sure He appreciated her childlike spirit.
Thoughts are with you and her family.
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Our fond and sometimes humorous memories of Linda over the many years we knew her are many! And we cherish them. Most of all I would say that Linda’s continued perseverance to get to every meeting she could, no matter what, even if late, will be my most lasting impression of her.
Bruce, we know you will miss her so much! But we know also that you will have comfort in knowing that she is safe now with God. We are thankful we knew Linda!❤️❤️
Darrel and Kathleen
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Dear Bruce,we were saddened to hear of Linda’s passing. We have such fond memories of you two visiting us in Yakima and the sweet fellowship we had with you both.our love, Vicky and Mark
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We’ll miss our cousin Linda, her phone calls, visits, her generous heart and her love of sharing from her kitchen. Our thoughts are with you Bruce. ❤️ – Bonnie & Willis
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My thoughts are with you Bruce, and we are thankful for Linda’s faithfulness
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Our sincerest condolences to all the family.
Ken & Carol Booth