Tribute For Linda

TRIBUTES have been paid to a kind and generous 73-year-old woman, who sadly died after begin involved in a crash with a motorbike.

Pedestrian Linda Evans sustained fatal injuries in the collision in London Road, at 7.45pm on Friday, October 9.

Despite the best efforts of emergency services, she was pronounced dead at the scene.

A man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving whilst unfit through drink or drugs.

The family of Linda have paid tribute to a loving mother and grandmother, who worked as a teacher in the local community for over three decades.

In a statement, Linda’s family said: “We are devastated by the loss of our mum, Linda, a kind, loving and generous person who always put others before herself. She was a much-loved mum and nan who doted on her four grandchildren.

“Linda was a dedicated, hardworking and highly regarded languages teacher.

“For over 30 years, she and our dad served the local community as secondary teachers. Even after retiring, she continued to tutor in several Essex schools, giving so much of herself to the pupils she worked with.

“Mum also lived life to the fullest, embedded within the community. In her retirement, she kept fit by working out, doing a yoga class and also regularly walking with a local group.

“She was a member of the Women’s Guild and Benfleet Horticultural Society. She took great pride in her beautiful garden and worked hard to keep it that way.

“She also loved to explore and had many plans to travel all over the world in the coming months. She had a real joie de vivre, with so much more time, love and energy still to give.”

Linda’s family added: “Our mum and dad were soulmates. They shared over 60 years together and were married for 51 of them. He is at a loss without her.

“She will be sorely missed by our dad, us, our young families and everyone who knew and loved her.”

Anyone with information or footage that could help the investigation is asked to contact police online, through Live Chat or by calling 101.

Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers. Please quote incident 1243 of 9 October when making contact with police about this case.

Picture: Linda was a highly-regarded member of the community. Pic Essex Police

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