LINDA KOTYK

LINDA ANNE KOTYK (MARCONI-MATIS)
Our beautiful wife, sister, mother, grandmother, auntie, cousin, and friend was called home on her sister's birthday, Monday, July 15, 2024, in her grandson's arms. She was surrounded by family and love. Linda was born November 21, 1948, to Jennie Matis (Semeniuk) and Stephan Joseph Matis on Fifth Avenue in Port Arthur, ON.

Linda attended Queen Elizabeth school and Hammarskjold High school. She built a career for many years in the insurance field, becoming the first women to obtain her life insurance certification in Ontario. She engaged in Toastmasters for many years, and wasn't afraid to try new adventures, opening and running different businesses. She became everyone's favorite Avon lady, and we all laughed at the monthly "Avon Calling" text messages outlining the latest recommendations, complete with lipstick emojis. She was an entrepreneur - working to obtain her real-estate license at 74 years old.

Linda's life centered around creating moments to bring her family together. She had a way of turning the everyday into something extraordinary. She was a superb cook, always telling us all about how whatever she was making was "the worlds best" and a huge fan of the "progressive dinner." She was incredibly witty, and an all-around firecracker to say the least! She love, love, loved her swimming pool and filling it with family and friends including her life-long best friend, Leona. She also had a special place in her heart for animals, especially her best girl, Sable.

Mom met Doug on Halloween night when two cavewomen (Karen and Chantelle) dragged mom out to the Horseshoe Tavern for some Shenanigans. After bumping into mom, she and Doug were inseparable for more than 30 years. Mom always said she didn't know if meeting Doug was more of a trick, or a treat!

Linda will live in the hearts of everyone she loved including her husband, Doug Walter Kotyk, her two daughters Shelley Marconi (Brent Foley), and Karen Marconi (James Thomson), her sister Marie Bunch, grandchildren Jack Pasciullo, Rachael, Kyle and Bryan Barry, and many nieces and nephews.

Linda was predeceased by her parents Jennie Matis (Semeniuk) on January 29, 2012, and Stephan Joseph Matis on August 5, 2005, and her friend and father of her two children Richard Joseph Marconi on November 28, 2012.

Linda's family would like to thank all the wonderful people who cared for her like she was their own mom, including Dr. Samantha Biggs, Dr. Andrew Migay, Dr Mohammed Bassuony and the nursing team on 4-North at St. Joseph's Hospice. These amazing people became like a family to us, and we are forever humbled and grateful for each of them. We are so appreciative of the support from our family who were all so generous with their time and love.

A celebration of Linda's life will take place on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at her daughter's home, located at 951 Blind Creek Drive in Shuniah, ON, beginning at 1:00 p.m. with a service starting at 2:00 p.m. Anyone who would like to celebrate Linda's life is welcome to attend. A private family interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens at later date.

If friends so desire, donations may be made in Linda's memory to the Creutzfeldt-Jacob Disease Foundation, Inc.

In memory of our Mom:

LIVE Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. LAUGH A sense of humour softens life's tough moments and helps us cope with unexpected. LOVE There is but one happiness in life, to love and be loved.
~Hugs and kisses
Condolences may be offered at www.harbourviewfuneral.ca