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Lynda Gaye

Thursday, 31 March 1949

Born:

Passed:

Tuesday, 4 August 2026

Peacefully passed away at Rose Lodge, Invercargill, on 4 August 2026, aged 77.


Dearly loved wife of Vernon. Very loved mother of Karl and Jude, Kelley*, Lisa* and Damon*. Nana to Jade and Jamie, Danielle, Paige and Regan. Great Nana to Kayden, Zeke, Taylor, Malachi, Arlo, Isla, Hunter, and Max.


Lynda's service will take place at Lindisfarne Methodist Church, 22 Lindisfarne Street, Georgetown, Invercargill 9812, on 10th August 2026, beginning at 11 am.


(*denotes deceased.)

Please find a link to the livestream below

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To Vern and Karl - Lynda was a true queen!!! She was so very good to Mum and Dad over the years and her friendship was one of a kind. I thank her for all the secrets she kept for Wendy and I when we were the wee kids in Invercargill getting up to mischief not to mention the baking and treats when we babysat Karl and Kelly all those years ago. She will now be reunited with her best mate Olive upstairs with Kelly - no doubt the three of them causing chaos with plenty of laughter and plenty of drinks!!! Sending all our love to you Vern (and Karl) xxx

Sharon Carrick

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To Vern and Karl - Lynda was a true queen!!! She was so very good to Mum and Dad over the years and her friendship was one of a kind. I thank her for all the secrets she kept for Wendy and I when we were the wee kids in Invercargill getting up to mischief not to mention the baking and treats when we babysat Karl and Kelly all those years ago. She will now be reunited with her best mate Olive upstairs with Kelly - no doubt the three of them causing chaos with plenty of laughter and plenty of drinks!!! Sending all our love to you Vern (and Karl) xxx

Sharon Carrick

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Thinking of you Vern , Karl an all the Family. Lots of Great Memories an the Laughs at Colac Bay with Lynda. Lynda was a lot of fun to be around and had a Great laugh. Beautiful Service that described Lynda to a T. I will Treasure the Funny Letters Lynda would send to me in Perth.RIP

Tony Mulqueen

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I have just watched live stream the most beautiful tribute to such a wonderful lady, Lynda we may have lost touch over the years, but the memories & mischief we got up to years ago in the laundry have never faded we had so much fun & were a little naughty back then to. Now it's time to rest & spend time with Kelly & whanau until Vern joins you once again. Keep a place for me rest in love my old friend XxXxX

Elaine Creighton Hill.

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Sending our condolences to Vern, Karl, Jude, Regan and family. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Sending prayers and love to your family.
Love Gary Anne Spillane and family ❤️💔🌻

Anne Spillane Queensland Gold Coast

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May the love and support of friends and family carry you through this difficult time. My thoughts are with you all. Vern, Karl, Jude and families

Love Therese💕❤️💕🌹

Therese Galbraith QLD

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May the love and support of friends and family carry you through this difficult time. My thoughts are with you all. Vern, Karl, Jude and families

Love Therese💕❤️💕🌹

Therese Galbraith QLD

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So sorry to hear of Lynda's passing Vern.
Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Lots of memories to hold close.
Love Murray, Sandra and the Darnill family

Sandra and Murray Darnill

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I don’t know where to start except, I’m so sorry to Vern and Karl, this is truly devastating. She was a fun,kind ball of light with a pinch of sarcasm, (Kelley got the rest of it) and beautiful, so bloody beautiful!! Such a patient and caring woman. She will be missed so much but she will forever be with the kids she has missed. I loved spending time with her as she was always up for a laugh and a listening ear.Thoughts with her family and friends all over. Imagine the conversation between her and Kel now 🩷 love you Lynda, rest in peace and no more pain and BE GOOD!! ♥️

Michelle Iversen Muir

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Thinking of you Vernon and family at this sad time. I remember Lynda as being such a fun loving lady with a great smile and laugh. Rest in peace Lynda 🥰

Kristine Butt (Muir)

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Rest in love Aunty. You reminded me so much of nana I will miss you deeply. You are now with all of your siblings once again and Kelley ❤️. Thinking of you all xx much love

Leah Hughes

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You will be deeply missed, Aunty, but never forgotten. Thank you for the love, laughter, and beautiful memories. Rest peacefully. You will always hold a special place in my heart

Megan Ellenden

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