Lynda Joy Ford

30th December 1966 - 15th September 2026
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J Fraser & Sons Chapel
Cnr Esk & Doon Streets
Invercargill
Saturday 19 September 2026, 10:30AM
Open live stream

FORD, Lynda Joy (nee Wilson)

After a courageous battle, Lynda passed away with Des by her side, at home in Invercargill on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, aged 59 years.

Dearly loved wife of Des. Treasured daughter of Nola*, Arch and Wendy.

Loved mother and mother-in-law of Albie and Anna, Harry and Melissa, Jack and Josh (Auckland). Loved Nana of Alice, Matilda and Ollie.

Loved younger sister and sister-in-law of Debbie and Brian McEwan. Loved sister-in-law of Mary and Jim* Fensom (Invercargill), Anne and Henry Siave (Christchurch), Claire and Martin Chamberlain (New Plymouth), Jim and Jude Ford (Drummond), Joe and Christi (USA), Colleen and Chris* Burdon (Gore). Loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Lynda’s life will be held on Saturday, 19th September at 10.30am in J Fraser & Sons Chapel, Corner Esk & Doon Streets, Invercargill. No flowers by request, but donations can be left at the service for Hospice Southland. Messages to 206 Chelmsford Street, Invercargill 9810 (*denotes deceased)

 

 

Messages

So sorry to read of Lynda’s passing thoughts are with you at this sad time
Margaret Hewett, Winton
Sending love to you all at this sad time. Lynda will be so missed 🩷
Tash Jukes, Winton
Des, we're so very sorry to hear of Linda's passing. She was such a live wire and so much fun. Our deepest sympathy and thoughts are with you and your family.
Laurie and Raewyn
Laurie and Raewyn Crossan, Roxburgh
Profoundly sad news that Lynda, such a generous, funny and caring woman, has passed. Terrific cherished memories of "up the Motu". The laughs, the welcome, the hairstyles, the wine!
Mouat Family, South Island & Aus
Des & family, Arhie & Wendy , Debbie,
We are so sorry to hear of Linda’s passing, she was such a bright star 🌟, funny , kind and caring 💛
With much love to you all 💛💛💛
Jenny &Brian Lindsay , Drummond
Des, our sincerest condolences with the passing of Lynda. Her infectious, happy laugh will be sadly missed by you all. She was a shining light wherever she went. So many fond memories of the Motu days. Rest in Peace gorgeous lady!

Darryl and Nicky King (Lillburn Station), Tuatapere
Thinking of you all sorry to hear of your sad loss. Lynda was such a bubbly lady she will be sorely missed.
Leona Grant Devery and family
Leona , Queenstown
Lynda was the most caring, big hearted and hard working boss I have ever had. She always had a smile on her face and made working for her easy. I will always have great memories of working for her and wife her.
Marie Gamble, Bluff
To Des and Family
So very sorry to hear of Lynda’s passing, she was such a kind , generous and fun loving person.I will miss the friendship that we shared. Love and thoughts to you all at this time.
Kaye Moynihan
Kaye Moynihan, INVERCARGILL
Des, my deepest condolences on the passing of Lynda.
Lynda fought bravely with dignity and courage.
My thoughts are with you all at this very sad time.
Delwyn Hosie , Invercargill
Deb and Arch so sorry to read of Lyndas passing she will be really missed have many happy memories. Judy John Fraser and Vicky Robertson Christchurch.
Judy Robertson., Christchurch.
Deb and Arch so sorry to read of Lyndas passing she will be really missed have many happy memories. Judy John Fraser and Vicky Robertson Christchurch.
Judy Robertson., Christchurch.
So sorry to hear of Lynda’s passing our thoughts are with you at this sad time
Graeme & Christine Egerton, Tuatapere
So very sorry to hear of Lynda's passing
Deepest sympathy to you all
Helen Obrien
Helen obrien, Tuatapere