Linda Kirchgessner

Dear Phil & Emily and Family, Our hearts today, and in the days to come, share the grief and pain of losing Linda, an angel on earth with a vivacious personality, who inspired love, laughter, and caring amongst many whose lives she touched. As my cousin, I recall the many great Summers growing up when Linda, her brother, Gary, and her parents would make the long drive from Ontario to the crowded Cormier home in Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia. We often stayed up late eating fresh Maritime lobster, playing outdoor games, and camping outdoors in tents. Mom & Dad's place became like a mini hotel nine sons and lots of relatives visiting. Our Summer vacations were awesome because Linda and her family's visits were fun and memorable - I didn't giving up my bed for my cousin Linda and sleeping outdoors in a tent. Linda, I pray that you've found your eternal resting place. Amen. We will miss you!!

Phil ,Emily, and Family- Words cannot express the loss you are going through. Linda was my godmother and even though we had only met a handful of times she was always in my heart. Thinking of you all during this time.

Phil and Emily- Linda was an inspiration to many and will be missed greatly. I treasure the moments we had and will carry this with me as we grieve this loss. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Phil and Emily. The heart of this agency is heavy, as so many staff are grieving the loss of a beautiful young woman. You have good friends and colleagues here, wishing to do whatever they can to help you deal with this loss. We know that you did everything possible to prolong Linda's presence in your lives and to make her comfortable in recent weeks. My deepest sympathies. Joanne

Dear Phil and Emily. I will always remember Linda as a caring and comforting neighbor.She was a good friend to me despite what she was going through.I remember sitting at the pond with Linda while Candy enjoyed running around in the back yard that way she got out of walking her.She will always have a place in my heart and I am truly sorry for both of your losses.take care of each other in this tough time.

Dear Kirchgessner Family I only knew Linda for a very short period of time when she joined Rowbust and came out for her very first practice with us. Linda and I had a nice talk. She was so excited to be joining our team and she had so much spunk and enthusiasm. We had emailed each other back and forth a few times throughout her new journey and even though I only knew her briefly, she was able to touch my heart. My deepest condolences go out to all of you. Charline Rivard

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Bev

Dear Kirchgessner Family , we have fond memories of Linda from when she used to go bowling at Lucan Lanes, of which Don was the owner. She had a wonderful bubbly personality and will be truly missed.

Dear Phil and Emily, Linda was a very special friend to our family and will always be in our hearts. She will be greatly missed as she was such a wonderful, positive person and lived life to the fullest. Our thoughts are with you both at this difficult time.

Phil and Family, I am truly sorry to hear of your loss and I will keep you both in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time! Phil I never had the chance to meet your wife but always heard such amazing things and she will truly be missed.

Dear Phil, Emily and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Sending you my strength as you go through your journey of loss and grief. Take good care. Diane

My Memories of Linda A friend who drives youhome from Collective Kitchen every other Friday. A person who is warm and out going. A person who cares about, does things with people who she helps out. A fun person to be around. I will miss Linda at Collective Kitchen because I always use to be able to get a ride home with her. I will miss her smile and laugh as well. Dear God please take care of Linda in heaven and thank you for not letting her suffer any more. My Psalm to help me get through Linda's death is Psalm 23.

Phil, Our daily thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family during this time of great loss and sadness. There are no words that can express or make this time easier.

Phil and Emily: I was so sad to hear about Linda passing. I know her memory will live on your hearts forever. Take care.

Phil, Emily and family we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Phil and Emily - my heart is heavy for both of you and for the loss of a good friend and co-worker. Linda was an amazing woman, beautiful inside and out and will be missed by so many.

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Phil, Emily and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I just learned this morning of Linda's passing since I was away on a family vacation. In the few connections I had with Linda, she always welcomed me with her kindness and generous spirit and her smile and positive energy filled the room. Phil I feel blessed to have witnessed the love you and Linda have for each other. I am thinking of you and your family at this time.

Dear Linda, Although the ending is not what you fought so long and so hard for, it is finally over and you can now rest pain free and in peace. We miss your bright eyes, your gorgeous smile and your infectious laugh. Every time we look at Emily we will see you. It is amazing how much Emily looks like you. Don't worry about Phil. He is a strong person who has the support of his family and his friends. We will keep an eye on him for you but we may have to call upon you from time to time to ask your advice as you know him best. You are his sweetie and he adores you. No matter how life changes, no matter what we do there will always be a special place within our hearts just for you Linda. May God keep you safe. Until we meet again hugs and kisses. Patricia & Gary

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I have never met Linda but when you spoke of her Phil, your love for her was so very apparent. Thinking of you and Emily.

Phil: I can't even phantom, what you are going through, our deepest sympathies, no words one can say can ease your sorrow, may Linda be in heaven, and in peace, her spirit will always be with you, and her love forever be in your heart. I didn't know Linda closely but the few times I talked to her, she had this sweetness about her, and in her eyes all I could see was kindness. May her soul rest in peace. You and your family are in our prayers. / Claudia Urquizu & Ryszard Szarek

Dear Phil, Emily and Family - I am so sorry for your loss. When I first started at Vanier Linda was there and I remember how lovely, kind and sweet she was. She always had a smile and a kind word. I also was looking at your wedding photos this past weekend and the love I saw shining through her eyes, and yours Phil was truly inspiring. You brought out the best in each other and I know you and Emily will miss her every day. My prayers are with you , and the rest of your family at this sad time. Louise West

Phil - may I add my deepest condolences to you and your family. I hope that the messages you receive give you some comfort, knowing you are surrounded by the love and caring of your colleagues, friends and others. I have been praying for Linda's recovery; now she is in eternal peace and and I pray for strength for you and family as you cope with her loss.

Dear Phil- my deepest sympathies to you and your family. Know that we are thinking of you at this difficult time.

Phil, I am so sorry to hear this very sad news. I wish peace in hopes of comfort, courage to face the days ahead, and loving memories to forever hold in your heart. You were her angel to the end bringing her hope, comfort, and love. Take care my friend.

Phil and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Even though I didn't know Linda personally I can feel the love you have for her in your words. Prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Dear Phil, Emily and Family - We have lost a very kind and wonderful woman. I will always remember Linda's beautiful smile and how it could just put you at ease. I have known Linda for many years and I feel so sad at her loss. I have been praying that Linda would recover but now instead, Phil- you are in my thoughts and prayers as you grieve your loss, and Emily, as you grieve the loss of your mother. May your memories help you get through this sad time and give you the strength to cope - Take care - Ericka, Lauren and David

Phil, I only met her once and I can't even imaging how you are feeling and grieving - I am so sorry for the loss of your wife. Broke my heart to hear the news. take care of you and the family. Sending positive thought and healing white light your war Melissa

Phil and family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. There is another great Angel in Heaven to watch over you and Emily. Your memories will be the greatest treasures to help you through this difficult time. Each one grieves in their own time and way and no one can tell you what you should do. Take care and seek out others for support when you need it. Martha

Words cannot express the sorrow we have for Phil, Emily and the whole family...I am glad that Leo and Gary were able to be there to say their good-byes . Such a difficult time for all...Linda was such a sweet girl and had a great laugh that made others smile. I'm sure she touched many lives. Remembering all of you in our prayers at this sad time, Mike & Rita Currie Halifax NS

Phil and Emily - Words cannot bring comfort to the loss of Linda, she was very much your heart and soul and I am sure you will miss her presence profoundly. Know that you are in many people's hearts and minds, and that Linda's kind spirit and courage will be long remembered by those who were lucky enough to know her well, and those who had the exceptional gift of experiencing her love. Know we are all here if there is anything you need over the coming months. Take good care....Deb

To Phil and the family Words cannot describe our sorrow of the passing of your wife My Deepest sympathy

Dear Phil, Emily, and family, you are now walking the hardest human journey all of us have faced or will face. Linda touched lives far and wide and in the deep and meaningful way. Her optimism, delight in the everyday things of life, and sheer ebulence of spirit is what I will remember her by. May you find the strength to handle this in the way that she would've wanted, and to reach out to those of us who care so much about you. Keep your chin up and your Heart strong!! Wendy

Dear Phil, Emily and family, My heartfelt condolences as she will be sadly missed. I met Linda a little over 5 years ago at Alice Saddy Association. I will remember Linda for her kind spirit and gentle soul. May her wonderful memories help you during your saddest moments. May Linda rest in piece and her memory be eternal.

Dear Phil , Emily and Family. Losing a loved one is never easy but to lose one so young is even more difficult. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Heaven has received another angel Rose, Neil and Ethan James

Dear Phil, Emily, and family…I am so sorry for your loss...carrying the sadness that comes with losing a loved one is never easy…you are in my thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time…hold each other close…take care Gillian

The Kirchgessner family is in my thoughts and prayers as you grief the loss of your mom, wife, best friend... I was a collegue of Linda's over five years ago now. She had a gentle personality that put people at ease. May she rest peacefully.

Phil, Emily and family, there are no words to express my sadness for you. I hold you and Linda in my heart. Linda was amazing and beautiful and has given so much.

Phil, the same day we got the sad news of Linda's passing, Michael Asya and I attended the Princess Margaret event to fight women's cancer and I just wanted you to know that Linda was in our thoughts and hearts all evening, I only had the pleasure of meeting Linda only a few times but her kind and supportive nature along with her strength has really inspired me. I also remember running into her in the London Cancer Centre when my husband Richard was first diagnosed and how kind and supportive she was to both of us. Phil, Richard and I would like to express our condolences to your whole family and let you know Linda will always be remember for her kind spirit, strenght and the inspiration she has been to all of us.

Only when you drink from the river of silence shall you indeed sing And when you have reached the mountaintop, you shall begin to climb And when the earth shall claim your limbs, then shall you truly dance... Gibran Phil, Emily I share your loss. I was fortunate to have met Linda, we had some nice conversations over the past few months. I will miss those but they will remain with me. Tom Waschkowski

I was deeply saddened by the news of Linda's passing. My heart felt condolences to you and your family. "What we once enjoyed, we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes part of us. " Helen Keller Cathy

Dear Phil and Family, I am so sorry to hear abut your wife . My deepest sympathies to you and your family.

With my deepest sympathies Phil and family. Our prayers are with you.

Dear Phil, Emily and Family: We are so sad to learn of Linda's passing, but hope that she is now at peace and without pain. Her kind and gentle spirit will be long remembered. Know that you have a very large and loving community of friends and family who will support you in any way you need. Our thoughts and love are with you.

Dear Phil, Emily and Family I am so sorry for your loss. Linda was a beautiful human being who fought bravely and will be missed dearly. My deepest condolences, and my hope that your warm memories of Linda will help get you through this difficult time. Thinking of you.

Dear Phil, Emily and family. We are so sorry for your loss. "All that truly matters in the end is that you loved." You and Linda had a precious love. She will be missed. If you need anything, please do not hesitate to call. Terri and Devonne

Phil, we are terribly, terribly sorry for this tremendous loss. Linda was a sweet and kind person, and we know you loved her very much. I will always remember how kind and generous she was with our children. She made a tremendous impression on them! I hope you know and remember that we are here for you.

Dear Phil, Emily and Family. I was so saddened to hear about the passing of Linda. Loosing a loved one is so very difficult, especially when they are so young. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.