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Claire Zvanski
October 7, 2019
Just received a notice for a USF reunion. Lin and Annette Anton coordinated our last reunion--or the one I remember best. I'm seriously missing them both! Lin missed our St Cecilia & Mercy reunions,too. Seems like only yesterday she called to ask us to join the effort to get colleagues to the reunion. Lin's great smile & boundless energy was so compelling. Can't imagine the USF event without her. I still look at her childhood home on 19th Ave & expect to see her there--or walking around Lake Merced! Lin's light still shines in our hearts.
Last day of 1st grade.
Tiago Nunez
May 1, 2019
As I grow older I realize how much people tend to fade away. Rarely does someone stick around my mind, however Ms. McCausland seems to always pop up throughout the years and remind me of humanity's good side. Growing up I could never retain any academic information through class so by default teachers have never been part of my core memory. Linda is amongst the few in my life that have truly broken that barrier and will always be looked up as inspiration.
May 11, 2013
I was searching the internet for Linda McCausland because she was one of my favorite teachers. I'm saddened to hear she's passed on, however, reading about the many lives she touched is truly inspirational. I believe I was in one of the first classes she taught at St. Monica's, but you would never know it, she was a true pro.
Susan Michels
Palos Veredes Peninsula, CA
May 11, 2013
October 14, 2010
I met Linda 40 years ago when she started at St. Monica's. She was a real teacher, I, a walk-on PE Teacher and coach. We worked together for about six years, when she moved on to Holy Name. She touched a lot of young lives at S.M., but she made a good move. I remember her asking me to come and speak to her class about kid stuff. I told her that most children in SF don't know about the CHP, but after some leg pulling, my sergeant allowed me to go into the "City" and give a presentation. It turned out great and a lot of the students really went to her and thanked her for them getting to sit in a patrol car, get sticker badges and just get to talk to an officer. Little did she know that she was ahead of her time in this aspect , but not long after came Adopt a Cop and Say NO to Drugs Programs. Her students at SM were always polite, and ready to go to PE. Linda, you will be missed by everyone that knew you for your devotion to children, your support of youth sports, your friendship, and last but not least, your smile:)
Larry Caravario
Edward Louie
October 14, 2010
I was very fortunate to be in her first grade class at St.Monica and, as it turned out, it was also her last year teaching at that school. She was great with kids and was a favorite of mine. My thoughts are with her loved ones.
Marialina Fiumara Sheeran
October 14, 2010
My prayers are with you. Linda was always one of my favorites at Holy Name. It didn't matter how long it had been since we saw each other, her smile and laughter made it seem like yesterday. May you find comfort in your memories and in the fond memories of all those she has touched.
Arlene Stancih-Prince
October 14, 2010
We are so sorry to hear that Linda has passed away. She was truly a wonderful teacher and person. She always asked about the boys even after they graduated. She came to my late-husband's service and it meant so much to the family. With Love & Prayers, The Stanich-Prince Family
October 14, 2010
Miss McCausland was a one-of-kind teacher and person who made everyone she met feel special and brought out the wonderful in the children she taught. Our children were blessed to have such a positive influence in their lives and the parents were blessed so have such a caring person teaching them. A little piece of Linda lives on in all the people she influenced and we will be forever thankful for the joy she brought to all our lives.
Loretta Cavallero
October 14, 2010
First, Linda was my son's teacher, then my coworker and friend. We had many great lunches and phone conversations about our favorite TV shows. She was loved and will be missed by everyone whose lives she touched over the years.
The Cavallero Family
Pete Murray
October 14, 2010
A wonderful teacher and a great person.
Pete and Peggy Murray
Connie Cerutti
October 14, 2010
Ms. McCausland you are a great educator and most of all the kids listens and adores you. You are our angel, a great person with a good heart. The Cerutti family will never forget the support you gave us during our time of grief. You will forever be in our hearts and sorely missed. We love you :) Cerutti Family (San Francisco, Ca)
Stephanie Santander
October 13, 2010
I had the privilege to be in the first class that Miss McCausland taught at Holy Name. I remember calling her "Mommy" by accident and feeling quite embarrassed at my mistake. Miss McCausland took one look at my face and just gave me the biggest hug. I remember she had tears in her eyes. The last time I saw her was in 2001 at the last reunion, it had been 16 years since I graduated and I had my four year old in tow. She took one look at me and gave me the same type of hug that she gave me in first grade - she had tears in her eyes then too. That is only one fond memory that I have of many. Miss McCausland embodied love and kindness. I am so sad and sorry that the world has lost such a beautiful lady.
Nguyen Family
October 13, 2010
A wonderful teacher and a beautiful person. We will miss you dearly, but you will forever remain in our hearts!!
Dan Tranchina
October 13, 2010
Ms. McCausland was an absolute Angel. I had the pleasure of being taught by her in first grade at Saint Monica's. My prayers go out to her family.
Tina Kharsa
October 13, 2010
My deepest condolensces to the family. I am an alumnae of Holy Name and I am sad to hear of Ms. McCausland's passing.
Kelly Lewis
October 13, 2010
I didn't have Ms.McCausland as my teacher as I didn't start at Holy Name until the 3rd grade, but that was the beauty of her. She didn't have to teach you to know who you were. She was always there with a hug or a smile when you needed it and she always seemed to know when you did.
Karen Edgecombe
October 13, 2010
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family. Linda was a wonderful neighbor. The apartment building will not be the same without her. She will be missed. May she rest in peace.
Ivy, Louis, Karen and Oliver Chan
October 13, 2010
We mourn the loss of a wonderful teacher, a great inspiration to her students. She will always be in our hearts.
Ivy, Louis, Karen and Oliver Chan
October 13, 2010
We mourn the loss of a wonderful teacher. She will always be in our hearts.
Gloria Gill
October 12, 2010
RIP Miss McCausland. Thank you for being a caring and loving teacher to the children of the Holy Name families. We will miss your warm and wonderful smile. We will miss you!
Gloria, Julian and John
October 12, 2010
My first teaching job out of University of San Francisco was at St. Monica's. I taught with Linda for 3 years. I remember her as energetic, devoted and passionate about her students and curriculum. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and dear friends.
Susan Cecconi Jacoli
Noreen Gallagher
October 12, 2010
Linda,
We miss your bright smile and miss your laughter
in the school hallways.
We will remember you when we see butterflies
sailing on the wind and will be ever-grateful for
all the lessons you shared with us both in and
outside the classroom. We wish you peace.
claire zvanski
October 12, 2010
Missing her bright smile and great kindness. Even when we didn't see each other for years, it was as if we never parted. Great memories from St. Cecilia's, Mercy and USF. She was always so funny. Her light will never go out!
Mary Travis-Allen
October 12, 2010
Miss Mccausland was a wonderful Teacher. She was calm and firm and the children loved her deeply. Never a unkind word and always supportive of all her students. She loved them all the same and gave them individual attention.
She had great pride in all that she did. Loyal to her students, her Principal and school.
We will miss her terribly.
God Bless.
Mary, Craig, Aiko & Ian
Terry O'Neill
October 12, 2010
A great friend who always had a smile and was there to give a helping hand. We had good times together that I will cherish.
My thoughts and prayers are with everyone at this time.
October 12, 2010
RIP to a wonderful lady. My class started at Holy Name the same time you did. I enjoyed assisting you to earn some of my service hours through the years. My deepest sympathies to your family.
Mary Burns
October 12, 2010
Warren,
I was so sad to hear of your loss.What a bright light Linda must have been in your life and in the hearts of those who were priveleged to know her and be taught by her. Her lovely picture cheered my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Your St. Cecilia's classmate,
Mary Griffin Burns
October 12, 2010
RIP to a wonderful lady. My class started at Holy Name the same time you did. I enjoyed assisting you to earn some of my service hours through the years. My deepest sympathies to your family.
October 12, 2010
RIP to a wonderful lady. My class started at Holy Name the same time you did. I enjoyed assisting you to earn some of my service hours through the years. My deepest sympathies to your family.
Greg and Monica Syler
October 12, 2010
In the short time my husband and I knew Ms. McCausland we found her to be a loving human being who devoted herself to the heart of her career... educating the youth. Her most profound statement to us was "education is not a race," a reminder that for the young to reach their potential we all must give them room and time to grow. She was truly an inspiration!
Lori White Rolovich
October 12, 2010
So very sorry for the loss of such a wonderful teacher and wonderful person. Prayers being offered.
Glenda Cox
October 12, 2010
Ms. McCausland was a loving, caring and wonderful human being. We are very lucky to have had her teach both of our children. Last year, after Jasaiah's grandfather passed away, she told him, "he will always be your heart."
Ms. McCausland will always be in our hearts.
Love and prayers,
James, Glenda, Jasaiah and Carmen
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