Sad news: Linda Pacey 

Housewaresnews.net is sad to report that Linda Pacey, long term partner of Peter Battersby, died over the week end. After a short illness, she died peacefully and painlessly at home. 

Linda’s many friends in the industry will remember her huge enthusiasm and energy in working with Peter to build the successful brands of Maidaid, Typhoon and Charles Viancin over a period of 45 years.

The funeral will take place at 12.00 on October 17 at Downs Crematorium, Bear Road, Brighton, BN2 3PL, and everybody is welcome afterwards for refreshments at 22 Rowan Way, Rottingdean, Brighton, BN2 7FP.

Top: Industry figure Linda Pacey on a trip to Milford Sound in New Zealand.

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