LONDON, ONT -- St. Thomas city councillor Linda Stevenson has passed away following a battle with cancer.

Stevenson was 62 years old at the time of her death on Saturday.

The mother and grandmother was serving her second term as a member of the St. Thomas City Council.

She sat on several committees and boards while she served including:

  • Board of Management - Elgin Area Primary Water Supply System
  • Board of Management - St. Thomas Area Secondary Water Supply System
  • Court of Revision Drainage Petitions
  • Kettle Creek Conservation Authority
  • St. Thomas Public Art Committee

Stevenson was a trustee for the Thames Valley District School Board from 2000-2006.

She was also vice-chair for the Local Health Integration Network from 2006-2012.

A public celebration of Stevenson’s life will be held in St. Thomas at a later date.