30 April 1953 โ 16 June 2021
30 April 1953 โ 16 June 2021
KIDBY, Linda Joyce (nee Bleackley):
After a courageous battle surrounded by family at Te Rangimarie Hospice on Wednesday,16 June 2021 aged 68. Dearly loved wife of Martin. Adored Mum of Shane, and the late Daniel. Cherished Nana of Jessica and Meghan. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Jan Rose, Rob & Kelly Bleackley, Dave & Tracy Bleackley, Steve & Debbie, and Stu & Rose.
In preference to flowers donations to the Hospice Taranaki would be appreciated and may be left at the service.
Messages to the Kidby Family may be left on Lindaโs tribute page at eagars.co.nz/linda.
A service to celebrate Lindaโs life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth on Friday 25 June 2021 at 10:30am, followed by a private cremation.

Funeral service held atย Eagars Te Henui Chapel
Dearest Marty and family, my thoughts are with you all at this very sad time in saying goodbye to your Dear Linda. Linda was so lovely and loved all her family dearly. Do stay strong and you all have such wonderful memories to cherish and Marty, 50 years of a wonderful marriage, your soul mate and your best friend. I have just finished watching Linda's funeral on livestream and what a lovely send off for her with all her loving family and friends gathered around. Lots of love and hugs coming your way.. Ann (and Malcolm) Cridland xxxx
Such a beautiful lady and a loving soul. Linda will be sadly missed by so many, but none more than her family. Big hugs to Marty, Shane and the girls.
Dear Marty, Shane and family, sending you strength and hugs in this difficult time,hope all those beautiful memories will help you day by day, lots of love from us. ๐ Gera, Pierre and Samuel Reniers
Dear Shane & family So sorry to hear of your very sad loss. Glad to have crossed paths recently Shane and know the comfort of being close to those who need you. Take care Andrea, Mike & family Sunshine Coast
Dear Marty, Shane & Family...Thinking of you at this incredibly sad sad time ๐ Our hearts go out to you!! We will miss our dear friend ๐ Diana, Julie, Lucy & Yvonne
Dear Marty, Shane and family, my heart goes out to you all. So sorry for your loss of dear Linda. My thoughts are with you. Fay
I have known Marty since 1971, when we both worked at HMS TERROR with the ANZUK forces. I then had the privilege of meeting Linda just before their marriage in Singapore. Many years later, they both came to Adelaide for a holiday and we caught up again. We have kept in touch for all those years and followed all our ups and downs throughout. I am so devastated for all the Kidby/Bleakley families on their sad, sad loss of Linda. She will be sorely missed by everyone. Now reunited in heaven with Daniel.๐ My sincerest condolences to everyone. ๐ฅ๐น๐
Marty and family may the love of family and happy memories of Linda give you strength for your sad loss. With deepest sympathy. Tanya
Marty, Shane and family Sending you our deepest sympathy with your loss of Linda Out thoughts are with you Lindsay and Sue
Our thoughts are with you at this sad time Marty
Marty, We have known the two of you since 1971, in Singapore, and what fun that was,then we got to know your two boys. You both found strength with each other, particularly when you lost your son Daniel, so now with Linda's passing, you will find strength with Shane and your wonderful grandchildren. Truly, we will remember Linda forever, she was one in a million, such a lovely friend, keep strong Marty, hang on to your son and family, and hang on tight. We will be thinking of you constantly, and will be in touch when we get back to NZ. Laurie and Frank
Sometimes someone special comes into your life and that was my dear friend Linda. She had a big big heart along with a wicked sense of humour. It has been a privilege knowing and having Linda as a friend.I will miss you my dear friend and will treasure the memories. Marty, Shane,Jess, Meg,Jan and brothers my thoughts are with you all.
To Shane Martin and family sorry to just hear about mum passing rember all the fun and happy times you all had together. Thinking of you at the sad time kind Regards Christine
To Marty Shane and Family So sorry for your loss of Linda Our thoughts are with you All our love to all.

Funeral service held atย Eagars Te Henui Chapel

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