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Linda Shirley Davidson (née Jones)

September 13, 2026

24.06.1959 – 13.09.2026 Our much-loved Linda passed away surrounded by the love of her family, aged 67. Adored Mum & mother in-law of Heidi and Tony, Brent and Candice, and Nadia and Corey, much loved Nana of Ruby, Zara, Henry and Meli; Savannah, George, Paige and Lucy, loved sister and sister in-law of Helen and Brian (deceased), Jennifer and Ray (deceased), Eileen and Roger (deceased), Tommy and Jeannie, Ian and Christine, Isabel and Gary, Errol and Amy, Lesley, Monica, and the late Cranston. A beautiful Mum, Nana and sister who was so deeply loved and will be missed more than words can say. “Forever in our hearts”. Messages to 20 Whitcombe Terrace, Hokitika 7810, or can be left on Linda’s tribute page at www.thompsonfd.co.nz. A memorial service to celebrate Linda’s life will be held at All Saints Anglican Church, 57 Bealey Street, Hokitika, on Friday, September 18, at 1.30pm.

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  1. Andrea & Terry Foster

    So sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. A lovely lady who I’m sure will be sadly missed. Big love to you all.

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  2. Michelle Manera

    So sorry to hear of Linda’s passing
    Sincerely condolences to all her family

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  3. Gina Straker nee Blair

    So sad to hear of Linda’s passing. My thoughts are with you Heidi and Nadia and whanau. Never easy to lose a parent. Much love to you all xx

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  4. MARIE OLSON

    We are deeply sorry,to hear off Lindas passing,,Sincere Condolences,to all off Lindas Family,

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  5. Lyn Robinson

    To Lindas family, so sad to hear of Lindas passing. Deepest Sympathy. Hugs to you all…….Lyn and Erl Robinson Kumara Junction

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  6. Nancy Woolhouse

    So sad to hear of Linda’s passing. Thinking of you all at this sad time.

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  7. Mandy Hoskin

    Rest easy now Linda. I didn’t know you for long but know how much you were loved and cherished. Love to you all xx

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  8. Raeone Wallace

    So sorry to hear of Linda’s passing love to you all at this sad time. Lots of love Raeone and Graeme

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  9. Shirley Robinson nee Broadbelt

    My condolences to all of Linda’s family. RIP

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  10. Murray and Shona Marshall

    So sorry to hear of Linda passing away, our condolences go to her family and friends. Rest in peace.

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  11. Dulcie Reeves

    So sad to hear the news of Linda passing may she be at peace. Lot’s of love to the family left behind.

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  12. Colleen Astwood

    My sincere condolences to you all, I am thinking of you all. R.I.P Linda. Fly High. Colleen Astwood née Blair

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  13. Alison Chapman

    So sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. Condolences to your family and friends. Alison Chapman and Graeme Cox

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  14. Linda Gardyne

    Very sad to read this. A hard worker. Much love and sympathy to all her family. Linda always had a kind word for you. Gone to a better place. RIP and lovexxx

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  15. Donna Kersten

    Thoughts are with you all at this time. RIP Linda

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  16. Russell and Kay Mitchell

    So sad to hear of Linda’s passing , sincere condolences to all the family

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  17. Jane Wellard

    I am so sad to read this. Linda was a wonderful person and my thoughts are with all of her family. xxxx

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  18. Kay and Russell Mitchell

    So sad to hear of Linda’s passing, sincere condolences to all the family

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  19. Kay Davidson

    So very sad to hear that Linda has gone. She’ll be missed but she’ll be cherished. Linda has left you with some wonderful and special memories, enjoy them all and let them help ease the pain of your loss. Love to you all, Kay and Jack

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  20. Heather Mehrtens

    Sorry to hear of the passing of Linda a wonderful woman who will sadly be missed all my love to her family

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  21. Charlotte Peni

    To all of Linda’s family, we were so incredibly sad to hear of Linda’s passing. She was always genuinely lovely to us whenever we saw her, and we will remember her with great fondness. Thinking of you all and sending our love at such a sad time.

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  22. Pauline Adams

    Nadia, Heidi and family so sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. Sending love to you all at this sad time, treasure the memories you have of a much loved Mum.
    Linda was a lovely person who always made the time to say hello.
    Free from pain now Linda, may you now rest in peace. xx

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  23. Colleen Gibb

    Deepest Sympathy to the Jones family, Gone too soon . R I P Linda

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  24. Kelly Roberts

    Very sorry to hear this sad news, thinking of all her family and friends. RIP Linda

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  25. Phillipa and Mike Muir

    Our thoughts are with you all at this very sad time.

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  26. Diane & John Craig

    To all the family. So very sorry to read this. Linda was a beautiful person. Treasure all those memories. Test in peace Linda.

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  27. Katie

    Condolences to you Nardz and Corey, Paigey and Luce, Heidi and Zara and family. Such a lovely lady who always had time for a chat. Great supporter of the Grandies Netball. RIP Linda

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  28. Wendy and Chris Roberts

    I was so very sad to hear of Linda’s passing my heartfelt thoughts and love go out to all her family at this difficult time, cherish all your happy memories of your dear Mum, Gran and Sister, I know I shall treasure mine, rest in peace my dear friend x

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  29. Claire Truscott

    So sorry to hear of Linda’s passing, my condolences to all of her family and friends

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  30. Angie Foster

    My condolences to the Jones Davidson family on the passing of Linda. She was a lovely lady, treasure the memories 🙏

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  31. Carole Hebbend

    So sad to read this today. Have great memories of Linda at New World, specially on a Sunday night when we did the lock up.
    Condolences to all the family at this sad time.
    Gone way to soon. R.I.P Linda.

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  32. Sandra and Bryan Cudmore

    Heidi, Brent , Nadia and Family’s so very sorry to hear the sad news of Linda passing. A wonderful Lady our new world Duty Manager and also a friend which we will miss. Love and thoughts with you all at this difficult time. R.I.P Linda Fly high Our newest angel 🌷🌹🌸🩷

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  33. Poppy Wallace

    Rest easy aunty, we will miss you a lot. Thinking of you all and sending our love xx From Poppy, Andrew, & Gus

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  34. Judy Wilson

    Dear Linda, We had some great day’s on the Garden Rambles with Robyn Bailey often think of them. Say Hi to Robyn for us here on earth and rest in peace dear Linda.

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  35. Adrienne Arnold

    Very sad to see this news today. My deepest condolences to the Jones, Davidson and extended families. My thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
    R.I.P Linda 🪽🤍

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  36. Annie and Wiss

    Sending you all so much love 💗 Rest easy, Linda ❣️

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  37. Sue Wells

    So sad to hear of Linda passing My thoughts are with Heidi Nadia and all Linda’s brothers and sisters

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  38. Rose Keenan

    remembering a lovely lady & thinking of her family RIP Linda ❤️

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  39. Sian MacGibbon

    So so sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. She will be missed.

    My sincerest condolences to all the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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  40. Nicola & Brent Prue

    We were deeply saddened to hear of Linda’s passing. We appreciated all her hard work and for being a great colleague at New World. Rest in peace, Linda – our thoughts are with her family and the many people who cared for her.

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  41. Marie Gardyne

    Heartfelt condolences to Linda’s family, a beautiful person gone far .to soon

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  42. Hazel Haver

    My thoughts are with Linda’s family. Will miss our catch ups.

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  43. TonyFoster

    Deepest condolences to all of Linda’s family

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  44. Cathy, Gary, Aimee, Jemma and Libby Jones

    Thoughts are with all Linda’s family at this sad time.

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  45. Rex and Anthea

    Deep sympathy, love and care for all family. Xoxo such community loss. XOXO Linda.

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  46. Barry & Jeanne Godfrey

    A strong and positive lady. Condolences to your family and friends. RIP Linda

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  47. Karen McLeod nee Broadbelt

    Condolences to the family at this sad loss

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  48. Di Kemp

    Dear Heidi, Brent and Nadia, so sad to see that Linda has passed away. Always remember you all as our lovely neighbours on Lake Kaniere Road. Sending much love xx

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