Tuesday, November 24, 2020
When I saw Linda's name in the obit column of the CBC Pensioners newsletter today, her face popped into my mind's eye as if our last meeting was yesterday even though it's probably been 35 years since we last worked together. I distinctly and fondly remember her glowing effervescence in combination with impressive efficiency and attention to detail as she monitored our news feeds coming into VTR before running down to the control room to call The National on air for a few years before settling in to her long time passion with the TV Sports department at CBC. Even though our time together as workmates was relatively fleeting, I remember her to this day as someone who combined optimism and enjoyment with efficiency and dedication and what a pleasure it was to work with her. A decent person indeed.
Very sorry to hear of Linda's untimely passing. My sincere condolences to her many friends, co-workers, and family.
Jeffrey (Coolwater) Allen,
CBC Toronto, News VTR, retired
