LINDA ANNE RADCLIFFE

Condolences & Memories (26 entries)

• I'm so sorry to learn late of Linda's passing. Michael, Tim, Chris and families, my sincere condolences and gratitude for your tender loving care of this blythe spirit. Linda had intelligence, resilience and a capacity for joy that taught me so much over the years. We could talk family, gardening, music, the Lake and politics with ease. Linda had a way of including everyone in the room with true interest and generosity. I have passed the Christmas rubber chicken White Elephant prize to friends in Virden who are continuing the tradition. Linda, we will continue to gather around the piano, good food and the lake to celebrate the things you loved so well. Much love, Heather (Nancy, Leigh and Meg too!) - Posted by: Heather Cullen (Cousin) on: Sep 11, 2025

• Michael …So sorry to read this notification having missed the obituary.. In my younger days ..I have fond memories of Linda urging me up the flagpole at the family camp in order to replace the tattered cloth !! And her tickling the ivories in the old cottage while we tried to keep in tune.. And her delivering martinis in silver goblets to us on a long ago Lowisa. Fabulous times that I will remember forever ..She will be missed. My condolences to you and the boys.. Pat Ralph - Posted by: Pat Ralph (Friend) on: Aug 02, 2025

• Dear Mike, We were so very saddened to hear of Linda’s passing. I still smile when I think of the sing-a-long with Derek after his accident. Linda’s warmth and kindness was limitless. Derek immediately recognized pictures of you and Linda and was visibly saddened when I explained what had happened. Our Condolences to you, your sons and their families. Derek Fewer and Leslie Sarchuk. - Posted by: Leslie Sarchuk (Friend) on: Aug 01, 2025

• I'm writing this at just after noon on Wednesday July 23, after having received, via email from a Winnipeg friend, the news of Linda. I first met Linda in the early 1970s, when she worked as one of the Montessori teachers at Children's House. Linda was a Children's House colleague and close friend of the woman I later lived with and then married, Rosemary Darville, then Rosemary Foort (surname of her first husband). I had thought of Linda and Mike just this morning, and was planning on emailing and then phoning today. As I came to realize, Linda and Mike had such a wonderful, deep, mutually supportive marriage. I visited with both of them in their Winnipeg home in 2023 and 2024, and, as always, they were welcoming, warm, witty and also serious, and those were, for me, great visits. Linda was one of the first people to phone me when she received the news from me, via a group email, of Rosemary's passing on, in late March of 2023. Linda and Rose had a decades-long friendship, deep and, of course, with lots of laughter. I'm quite aware of the chronic health challenges Linda dealt with over many years, and with so much assistance and support from Mike. As others here have said and know, Linda was an amazingly capable and focused person, and whether she was dealing realistically and with determination with her own health situation or providing support and counsel and friendship to others, she was One of a kind. I can only send positive thoughts and energy across the distance from Vancouver Island to Winnipeg, and Ottawa, for Mike and for Linda and Mike's sons and families. Much love-- ---Harry - Posted by: Harry Berbrayer (friend) on: Jul 23, 2025

• I was deeply saddened to hear about Linda’s passing. Please accept my sincere condolences during this difficult time. It was truly a privilege to be part of her physiotherapy care. I will always remember her kindness, courage, and the meaningful conversations we shared during our sessions. My thoughts are with Mr. Radcliffe and the entire family. Wishing you peace, comfort, and strength in the days ahead. With heartfelt sympathy, Monna Damaso - Posted by: Monna Damaso (Physiotherapist) on: Jul 22, 2025

• Linda and I worked together as Montessori teachers at Children’s House in the 1970’s. As well, Linda brought her joyful love of music to the program as an Orr music teacher. Our circle times were filled with Linda banging out a raucous rendition of the Pink Panther and all the children and me slithering along the floor mimicking big cats. We sang and danced and had so much fun! I like to believe we gave the children in our care a wonderful opportunity to experience the richness of that unique learning environment and Linda’s contribution cannot be underestimated. - Posted by: Mimi Mirus (Friend and co-teacher at Children’s House) on: Jul 22, 2025

• I was at BH for a few years while Linda was there. I was a a boarder, a year ahead and in a different House, so our paths didn't cross often, however, I remember Linda with a smile. She was always fun! I remember one of her birthday parties; one of the best parties of my childhood and one that I've told my children about. It was an ice-cream and dance party. Not being too impressed with the idea of dance lessons I was won over by the promise of ice-cream. I'll never forget the long table full of bins of ice-cream and bowls of every possible topping! The possibilities were endless and I piled my bowl so high I expected someone would reprimand me, but Linda came up, grinned at me and said, "You need more whipped cream," and laughed. I remember that even the dance lessons were fun and full of laughter. Definitely the best birthday party ever! Linda brought kindness, generosity, fun, and laughter with her! - Posted by: Sue Evans (school mate) on: Jul 22, 2025

• I was so sorry today to hear of Linda's passing. I was a member of BH - year 1964. It was a small group but a few of us have still remained friends. Linda was such perfect "BHer" - she was always fun and cared very much about everyone. Wonderful memories to look back on. Linda (or Leach as we always called you), may you Rest in Peace and we will never forget how much we loved you. - Posted by: Donna Kirisits (Nesbitt) (Friend & School Mate) on: Jul 22, 2025

• Mike, Tim, Chris, Sometimes we're lucky enough to know someone who is gracious, generous, witty and blessed with a desire to make the world a better place. That was Linda. I'm grateful for her counsel, the shared wisdom and laughter. Whether it was performance as a California Raisin, the Tin Man or as the piano maestro for parties and carol services, she made the world a better place. With deepest sympathy. - Posted by: Jane Sellers Anema (friend and occasional co conspirator) on: Jul 22, 2025

• To Barb and family, please accept my deep condolences for the loss of your aunt. I hope your memories will provide solace and joy in the times ahead. Jocelyn - Posted by: Jocelyn D. Allan (School-mate and friend of Barb.) on: Jul 22, 2025

• Our deepest sympathies to the Radcliffe family and friends. Over the years we had the privilege of witnessing first-hand the grace, warmth, and kindness that Linda extended to all who knew her. - Posted by: Jenny Etmanskie and Keith Bottrill (Friend) on: Jul 21, 2025

• So terribly sorry to hear of Linda’s death. She was a year ahead of me at BH and a girl that everyone looked up to. What I remember most about Linda was her incredible sense of humour. The last time I saw her was at the BH reunion in the ‘80s. A number of us from 63 and 63 (11) were sitting in a stairwell at our hotel and Linda had us all in stitches. Rest well Linda. You were one of a kind. - Posted by: Susan Foster (Friend) on: Jul 21, 2025

• Dear Mike, Tim and Chris. Scarcely days after our family arrived in Winnipeg in 1991 to begin our time at St. John's~Ravenscourt School, Linda scooped us up and made us feel part of Winnipeg, the school and her family. We were shown famous Winnipeg landmarks, given the inside scoop on most things, invited to spend time at their home and at the cottage on Lake of the Woods. Linda and Mike knew the importance of welcoming newcomers to their city and for the next eleven years we felt part of the Radcliffe family. Parties in the Octagon, the annual oyster party and singing around any piano (that happened to be nearby) are lifelong memories for our family. While famous for her gregarious nature, as SJR Board Chair, Linda led with a fierce commitment to integrity, process, good governance and the development of policy that was mission driven, clear and gave direction to both the Board and the Head of School. Linda was a driving force behind the growth of Fine and Performing Arts at SJR. Her years on the Board made an extraordinary and lasting difference to the School. You were a great lady, Linda. The McGuigan family will miss you. Your laughter, love and legacy lingers in our hearts. Mitch, Mary, Christopher and Heather McGuigan - Posted by: Mitch and Mary McGuigan (Friends) on: Jul 21, 2025

• I have fond memories of Lindsay and my time at BH. My thoughts are with family and friends. - Posted by: Lynn Greave (Brockie) (BH classmate) on: Jul 21, 2025

• Mike and family, Words fail us. Linda was all of the above and more. Our condolences. - Posted by: The Coughlin family (Former neighbours and BH alums) on: Jul 21, 2025

• Dear Mr. Michael Radcliffe extending our deepest and heartfelt sympathy on the sad passing of Linda Radcliffe. Sorry for your loss. Lynda Ruban staff and friends at the HSC Foundation. 'I would like to be known as an intelligent woman, a courageous woman, a loving woman, a woman who teaches by being' - Maya Angelou - Posted by: Lynda Ruban (staff at the HSC Foundation) on: Jul 21, 2025

• I first met Linda, the wife of my colleague and partner, Mike, in late 1979. She was a vivacious dynamic woman, mother and wife. It was a priviledge and a pleasure to have known her. My deepest condolences to Mike and the rest of her family. Larry Cherrett - Posted by: Larry Cherrett (Friend & colleague) on: Jul 20, 2025

• I am so sad to read this. My condolences Mike to you and your family. I will miss my every 6 week visits with Linda. A truly remarkable woman. Rest in peace Linda ❤️❤️❤️ Mary Lou - Posted by: Mary lou Chubaty (Friend) on: Jul 20, 2025

• We have lost an amazing person, a wonderful warm and compassionate woman, an extraordinary hostess and pianist. My condolences to Mike, Chris and Tim and the rest of her family. - Posted by: Anthony Vivian (Friend) on: Jul 20, 2025

• Linda was such an extraordinary person -musical genius, business genius, and caring human being. We are all better persons for just knowing her. I'll think of her - and miss her- everyday. - Posted by: Wendy Dahlgren (Friend for 60 years) on: Jul 19, 2025

• Linda was also a pioneer in combining Orff music education with Montessori in a preschool setting when she worked at Children’s House in the mid-1970’s. This was before Orff teacher training was available here, and to my knowledge, before it was being used with children that young. When she resigned in order to start her family she kindly left her Orff instruments to the school. I was the lucky beneficiary of those instruments, and she was my inspiration. Mike, Tim and Chris and family - I’m so sorry for your profound loss and I send you all my heartfelt sympathy. - Posted by: dorothy kotler (former children’s house staff) on: Jul 19, 2025

• Dear Mike and family, I am so sorry to learn of Linda’s passing. Our deepest Condolences. One word describes her: spectacular. Linda was such a joy to work with, always positive and dedicated and focused on getting the job done but making sure that everyone was recognized and appreciated. She would appear at events and circulate, knowing everyone, but she would eventually hone in on the people who were by themselves. She took it upon herself to ensure they were made to feel welcome. She was a grande dame of a different generation. She will be sorely missed but never forgotten. Robbie Gabor. - Posted by: Robert Gabor (Friend) on: Jul 19, 2025

• Linda had so many talents but the main one was making life long friends. She was always interested in what you were doing, what you thought about an issue, your family, what you were reading, what word games you were playing! She was a person who made a difference, a real force! Our Condolences to her family and friends. Ken and Lynn Cooper and family. - Posted by: Lynn Cooper (Friend) on: Jul 19, 2025

• Linda had many talents, one being playing the piano. I recall her playing, and singing, at the Lake of the Woods Yacht Club. She was a force to be reckoned with. Always fun and enthusiastic, Linda left an impression and good one at that. Mike, to you and your kids, so sorry for this loss. - Posted by: Paul Sweatman (Friend) on: Jul 19, 2025

• My deepest sympathy to the family. Linda was an extraordinary woman, a real force of nature. Her passing will leave a large void in the community. - Posted by: Susan Guest Curry (BH friend) on: Jul 19, 2025

• Please accept my deepest condolences on Linda’s passing. She was an incredible woman: kind, intelligent, and thoughtful. I appreciated learning much about SJR’s history from her. Years later, we always enjoyed crossing paths on Kenora. She will be greatly missed. - Posted by: Jillian Lamothe (SJR Colleague) on: Jul 19, 2025