HOWARD LINLEY

HOWARD LINLEY January 21, 1931 – December 11, 2023 Howard passed away peacefully surrounded by family at his residence in Copper Cliff, December 11, 2023 at age 92. Born to Margaret (née Dinsmore) and William Linley of Gordon Township, Manitoulin Island. Deeply missed by his wife Lois (née Johnston), his children Jennifer Machum (Mike Machum, predeceased), Margaret Linley (Miguel Mota), John Linley (Lucy, née Mohan), Angie Linley (Nick Morgan); his grandchildren Jessica, Rebeccah, Savannah, Josh, Dahna, Deidra, Serena, Fergus, Soren, and Zidene; and his great-grandchildren Molly, Spencer, Seth and Samuel. He is survived by his sisters Evelyn (Jack) and Judy (Weldon), and predeceased by his siblings Albert (Jean), Arthur (Lottie), Lois (Delbert), Janice, Edward (Jane) and Lyle (survived by June). Howard eventually became a stationary engineer with Rio Algom and before that held many different positions, including as a constable on the Copper Cliff Police Force. He was a remarkably fit and strong man. He played and coached hockey well into middle age, he loved to hunt, and he raised beef cattle on the family farm. He was an avid sports fan, cheering on the Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Blue Jays to the bitter end. He also thoroughly enjoyed suduko and reading. Howard loved his family and spent many happy times on the farm at Kagawong with family and friends. We will remember him as a kind and generous man with a sharp intelligence and a great sense of humour. The Celebration of Life was held at Bryston’s in the Park, Copper Cliff, Wednesday, December 13, 2023. Internment to be held at Kagawong Cedars Cemetery, Manitoulin, in the spring. Donations may be made to the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association, Sudbury Branch, 435 Notre Dame, Suite 101, Sudbury, ON, P3C 5K6, info@chhasudbury.com or the charity of your choice.