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Linda Turcotte Obituary

Linda Ann Besnia Turcotte
of Leominster; 53

LEOMINSTER -- Linda Ann Besnia Turcotte, age 53 of Leominster, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, April 20, 2013. She was the daughter of Howard Besnia and the late Shirley (Dalgliesh) Besnia.

Linda attended Sterling elementary schools and graduated from Wachusett Regional High School and Fitchburg State University, where she earned her Bachelor's degree in Human Services. She worked as a licensed social worker and then as a certified home health aide for the elderly and disabled in Leominster for the last 18 years. Linda had also worked as a certified E.M.T. for the Princeton Rescue Squad.

Conversations were Linda's happiness. Whether it was a visit or just spending time on the phone, she loved talking with all her close friends and family every day. She enjoyed taking long walks in her neighborhood on French Hill. She was an avid advocate for the mentally disabled as well as the elderly. She attended the Evangelical Congregational Church in Lancaster where she was a member of the women's visiting ministry.

Linda is survived by her father, Howard Besnia of Sterling; her three brothers and their wives, David and Deanne of Leominster, Kenneth and Deborah of Santa Rosa, CA, and Mark and May-Ann of Franklin; and many close friends including her Turcotte "family".

The family wishes to thank Health Alliance Home Health and Hospice for their kind and compassionate care.

TURCOTTE -- Relatives and friends are invited to visit with the family from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, in the Miles-Sterling Funeral and Tribute Center, 100 Worcester Road (Rte. 12), Sterling. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 26, in the Evangelical Congregational Church, 793 Main St., Lancaster. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Michele Dilley, 44 Bearfoot Road, Northborough, MA 01532. To share a memory or offer an online condolence visit www.milesfuneralhome.com

Published by Sentinel & Enterprise on Apr. 23, 2013.
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I am so sad to hear the news of Linda's passing although I had not seen her for years she was a good childhood friend of mine. Thoughts and prayers to her family

Nancy Woodsmall Castagna

May 2, 2013

Please direct us to the FaceBook page with those pictures of Linda, please?
Thank you. Blessings

April 26, 2013

Sally Wiesman

April 26, 2013

Dee & Dave:
So sorry to hear about Linda's passing. In the pictures I saw on FB she looked really happy staying with the both of you.

Sandy Cook

April 25, 2013

al / ups leclair

April 25, 2013

Mark, Kenny, & David, I'm thinking of you & sharing your sorrow. Mr. Besnia, there are no words to express your loss; the loss of a daughter, your daughter - Linda. She loved you so much! She is free of pain now and within that we all must find comfort. Aaah, look at Linda & I in that photo when we were kids. I will keep all of the memories in my heart. Bless you all. Much love, Sally

Sally Wiesman

April 25, 2013

My prayers go out to Linda's family. I've known Linda for many years and also had the pleasure to work with her at a home care agency. Linda will be sadly missed. She was a lovely person and had such a big heart. I had coffee & muffins with her awhile ago and I'm so glad I did. May god take care of her now.

Theresa Forgues

April 24, 2013

Linda was a very special person who always gave you a beautiful smile! I was lucky enough to work beside Linda for many years and we together had wonderful conversations that always began and ended with laughter! She will be missed! My thoughts and prayers go out to Linda's family!
Carla Story-Divoll

Carla Story-Divoll

April 24, 2013

Dave and Deanna I am so very sorry for your loss. I just met Linda recently but I can tell he is a very special person. I will always remember her beautiful smile.Peace to all of you.Barbara Morris

Barbara Morris

April 24, 2013

Dave,Ken & Mark, My deepest condolences to you all and your families.

Larry Sullivan

April 23, 2013

Carol Houde

April 23, 2013

Sally Wiesman

April 22, 2013

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