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Linda Ewing Obituary
It is with profound sadness that we announce Linda Dorothea Ewing (nee Bak), a resident of Shuniah Township (Thunder Bay), passed away on June 6, 2019 in Ottawa Ontario at the age of 70 years.
Linda was raised in Pass Lake, Ontario and attended school in Thunder Bay (Port Arthur) achieving the highest grade average in grade 11 while attending Hammarskjold High School. After graduating, Linda held various jobs including work as a gas station attendant as well as working with the Ministry of Transportation.
Linda would go on to be married and have two children, Robert and Lisa. She purchased a home in Northwood and was a devoted Mother who often worked two jobs, but still found time for her children's school events, church, gardening, baking, playing piano and volunteering with Lakehead Search & Rescue
After working in an administrative position with the Ontario Provincial Police, Linda's interest in police work led her to apply for and to be selected to become a Constable with the Thunder Bay Police in 1987. Later in her career she qualified for Police Sergeant.
Linda excelled as a Police Officer and in working with people, eventually being assigned as the head of the Aboriginal Liaison Unit where she gained the trust and respect of the Aboriginal Community in the Thunder Bay District and beyond. Her commitment to civil service was evident and she was very proud to serve her community. Linda retired from the Force on July 31, 2015 to focus on her interests which revolved around her family, travelling and photography. Linda loved to travel, both to Florida to visit her daughter and family and to Ottawa to visit her son and family. She also enjoyed several trips to the Netherlands to visit her relatives, to India for a wedding and cruises to the Bahamas and the Caribbean.
Linda will be sadly missed by so many whose lives she touched, namely her partner Jim Symons, son Robert Ewing (Shannon), daughter Lisa Ewing (Terry), brothers Kenneth Bak (Cheryl) and Donald (Colleen), grandchildren Quinton, Russel, Rory, Emily, Grace, Abigail, Lily, Jessica, niece Sharon Bak, and nephew Andrew Bak (Michelle) and great nieces and nephews Abigail, Hayden, Gabriel, Finley. Linda was predeceased by her parents Mogens and Emily Bak, brother David Bak, and nephew Steven Bak. Linda is also survived by Jim's daughters Joanna Kaplanis, Jessica Chauhan and Hailey Symons and grandchildren Athen, Liam, Priyanka and Vivek. and numerous relatives in Canada, Denmark, Slovakia and the United States. Linda will be missed by her many lifelong friends, her brothers and sisters at the Thunder Bay Police Service and those she came to know at the Thunder Bay Casino.
A Memorial and Celebration of Linda's life will be held at Salem Lutheran Church in Pass Lake on Saturday, June 15 at 11:00 a.m. followed by a light lunch.
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Memories and Condolences
for Linda Ewing
11 Entries
Irene Mado-Stein
June 15, 2019
My deepest condolences to Linda's family and her life partner Jim. I am so sorry to learn of Linda's passing and I will miss Linda and our numerous visits and sharing times together. She was such a loving kind soul and I will miss her friendship.
June 12, 2019
She was an amazing person I'm honoured I had the privilege of working with Linda for 5 years. I'm so sorry for your loss with deepest sympathy Moonie' Fletcher
Sally Kawchuk
June 12, 2019
Linda you were a beautiful friend , I am glad we got to know one another....sorry to hear of ur passing I am going to miss ur visit, but at the same time knowing your resting in peace....bye my friend we will meet again.
Steve Klassen
June 12, 2019
Linda was always such a pleasure to work with while I knew her as a police officer. I appreciated greatly how much you could tell she cared about the people she was serving. I can only imagine how much people closer to her will miss her. Kindest regards
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June 12, 2019
Deepest condolences to all the Ewing/Symons families.
Rest peacefully dear friend. Mary Jane & Bill Finlayson
June 11, 2019
Our deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers are with the family. Linda will be missed and forever loved by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her friendly wave and smile from across the street will always be held dearly in our hearts.
Lots of love Robbie and Lisa
Pat, Patti and Jennifer
Angelo Sojka
June 11, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Danny Hunt
June 11, 2019
Although I know that no words can ease the loss you feel, just know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Just remember that when someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.
Ab Filipovic
June 11, 2019
Deepest condolences to the Ewing family in the loss of Linda....she was a beautiful lady with a heart of gold. She made the Thunder Bay Police Services a lot better with her smile and kindness....ab Filipovic
John Douglas Pritchard
June 11, 2019
Our condolences, love and prayers to you and your family from Corie and myself
Ghyslaine Viau
June 11, 2019
Me and my beloved Bailey met Linda at least 20 years ago. She was an amazing woman full of energy, happiness and so luving. Will be truly missed. Luv YOU Linda from Ghyslaine Viau
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