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Linda Martin Obituary
Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Raleigh and Esther (Pisaturo) Harrison. Linda worked at Blue Cross Blue Shield of RI for 38 years.
She is survived by two children, Robert Ouimette and Davena Martin; her fiance Robert J. Bucci; three grandchildren, Joseph, Jarren and Jackie; and four siblings, Karen J. Marsigliano, Charles H. Gosselin, Donna Simas and Deborah S. Harrison.
Funeral from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston on Tuesday at 9:00 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Thomas Church, Fruit Hill Avenue, Providence at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park in Johnston. VISITING HOURS MONDAY 4-8 p.m. Kindly omit flowers. Visit www.nardolillo.com for information and online condolences.
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Memories and Condolences
for Linda Martin
Davena Martin
September 21, 2008
Mom
I cant believe its already been afew weeks since you've left me, it seems like we were just holding hands going shopping just yesterday.
I dont know that i will ever get over
losing my best friend, the love of my life, it's so hard. I promised you that i would be strong and i will. From the moment i wake up untill the minute i close my eyes at night
you are so strongly in my heart.
I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU FOREVER
your baby Davena.xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Marianne Cambio
September 8, 2008
Davina I am so sorry to hear of your moms passing. She was a great person and a dear friend, we will all miss her love Marianne & Paul Cambio
Linda Garnetto
September 7, 2008
To Linda's Family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Linda was such a nice person always smiling ,and just pleasant always. She will surely be missed by us all . Have faith in God he will see you thur.
Nancy Sousa
September 6, 2008
Dear Bob and Linda's children:
I only knew Linda from your conversations about her and your life together. Bob, I know that you will miss her terribly and pray that all the good memories you have will ease your pain.
Those grandchildren will still keep you busy and I know that you share a love with them that will help see you through.
With sincere Sympathy
CAROLE MEDEIROS
September 6, 2008
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO LINDA'S FAMILY. SHE WILL BE SADLY MISSED. SHE WAS A JOY TO WORK WITH.
Patti Bettez
September 5, 2008
Davena,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Your Mom was a nice person. I remember her well from our days of playing together on Waveland Street. I wish you comfort during this time and my prayers are with you.
Patti (Cambio)Bettez
Jan Rianna
September 3, 2008
To Linda Martin's Family, especially Lisa Gosselin and Donna Simas,
My sincere sympathy on the loss of Linda. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to deal with Linda occasionally regarding work and always found her to be pleasant and fun. I will miss her as I know you will. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jen Cotroneo
September 3, 2008
Davena and family.....I am sorry for the sudden loss of your mom. God bless you and your babies!!!
Kathy Gillen
September 3, 2008
To Linda Martin's Family
I want to offer my sincere sympathy to you all.
I knew Linda since we were both thirteen years old and we shared both happy and sad times together. She had some rough years as a teenager, but with lots of hard work, she managed to move forward and build a good life for her and her children, who were her most prized possessions.
I will miss her.
Michael Zanni
September 2, 2008
I would like to share an experience I had with you. While I was having surgery, I died on the operating table. I know exactly what happens when we die, and I know why. If you would like to know what happens when we die please continue reading. We all have heard that all things happen for a reason even if the reason isn't immediately apparent.
I was about to undergo shoulder surgery. I've had surgeries before and after but this is the only time this has happened. It started out as normally as any operation can. Now, I have to tell you that as a baseball/softball all my life, I have many aches and pains, stiffness, soreness, arthritis in both knees, etc. This is a constant and doesn't change.
Once I was prepped and taken into the OR, I was placed on the table and the doctor explained (again) what he was going to do and asked if I still wanted to go through with it. I said yes and the operation began.
A short time later, I started hearing things and started wondering what was going on. I felt really strange and as if I was floating. I looked around and could see that my body was now below me. As you can probably imagine, I started to panic. I started screaming, "Move, Move, Move, trying to get my arms, or legs, or anything to move. At the same time I heard an alarm and started seeing people and equipment come flying in from all directions. It was then that I realized that I must be dead. It was then that I also noticed that I have absolutely NO pain whatsoever. I can't even begin to explain how good I felt.
Now when you leave your body, you can see all your relatives and friends and you know what they were doing when you died. Also, your body continues to rise. First you're above the table and your body. Next you're out of the room, and then out of the hospital. It is such a wonderful feeling to be free from pain and also to be able to "fly" for lack of a better term.
As you have heard before, there is a light to guide you. I'll wait a minute to tell you just what the light is. As you head towards the light, you will see what I have always called "bubbles" which are really windows into your life. You can look in as many as you like, or you can look in as few as you like. Once you decide you have seen enough, and that you want to go to the light, you're there.
What I saw at first were what looked like statues. When I got closer, I could see that they were my family members that had gone before me. I saw relatives I didn't even know I had, but they knew who I was and yes, I knew who they were. Oh what a wonderful feeling to see the people you knew and loved and to see them without pain. The last memories we have of our family members is of them sick, and dying, or of how they died instead of happier memories. It was so good to be able to hear their voices and see their faces. I want to tell you all that they were all between 30 - 33 years old. Although I would have happily stayed there forever, they told me that I had to continue my journey.
Again, there was the light ahead of me. I said, I want to go now and there I was standing in front of the light. For me to try and tell you how bright, and how dazzling this light was, I couldn't even begin to. But, as bright, white, dazzling, and vibrant as this light was, it didn't hurt my eyes in the least. It felt good on my eyes to be honest.
As I stood in amazement in front of this light, it began to move. I saw two hands reach up and pull down what looked like a hood. The figure turned around and in my shock I said, "Jesus Christ". (Earlier, I said I would explain what the "Light was, The Light is Light of The Transfigured Christ. You don't realize it until He reveals himself. Remember, Jesus said, "I am the Light, I am the Way. No one comes to my Father except through me.") At that, I fell to the ground and started kissing Jesus' feet saying, "Forgive me Father for I have sinned." Jesus said, "Rise my son, your sins have been forgiven because of your faith." He bent down and grabbed me under my arm to help me up. I said, "My Lord, I am not worthy to stand in your presence." He grabbed me under my other arm to help me up, but I grabbed him by the waist and stayed on my knees. He reached under my chin to raise my head and at the same time He put His hand on my head, and said, "Michael my son, it is not yet your time." Everything went black and the next thing I heard was "NO, don't move it, it's in a sling!" I opened my eyes and was back in the recovery room. I both elated and depressed because I now had all the aches and pains I used to have. Oh if you're wondering what color Jesus' eyes are, they're blue.
Earlier I said that things happen sometimes and we don't know why. Here's why I was given this gift.
For years after this happened, I kept it to myself and wouldn't tell anybody because I was afraid people would think I was crazy. Until one morning I got a phone call from my mom telling me that my youngest brother had committed suicide. Until that happened, I never realized what my experience meant and what I was supposed to do with it. For the first time I explained just what I explained to you to my own family to help them cope with death and with what happens afterwards. It helped give them Peace.
The other lesson I learned is that Jesus will forgive anyone who really, truly, and honestly believes in Him. Anyone that wants to go to Heaven can as long as they ask for forgiveness and they believe in the Love of Christ. Jesus is the embodiment of Love. He is Love personified. He IS love. The peace of Christ that you hear about comes from knowing that there is life after death and that your sins will be forgiven.
On the day that Jesus died, He was crucified along with two others who admitted they deserved to die. While He was dying on the cross, one of the other two started harassing Jesus saying things like, "If You really are the Son of God, why don't You save Yourself?" Also, "Why don't You call down a legion of Angels to take You down from the cross?" And all the while mocking Him. After hearing this, the second prisoner said to the first, "Why do you mock Him so?" "He has done nothing wrong." "He doesn't belong here, while we deserve to die."
At that, the second prisoner looked toward Jesus, and said, "My Lord, please remember me when you come into Your Kingdom." Jesus replied, "My Son, I assure you that this very day you will join me in Paradise and take your seat at My Fathers' table which I have prepared for you." Surely, as Jesus has offered His Saving Grace to someone who admits he deserved to die for his sins, then just as surely, Jesus has already given Linda His Saving Grace. Linda is seated at her seat at The Table of Our Lord with Jesus this very moment. Linda is at Peace with God, and Jesus, and is with all our family members waiting in Joyful Hope to be with us again.
I hope this helps you find peace and eases your suffering.
God Bless You. May the Peace of the Lord be with you always.
Rest in Peace Linda.
Phil Perry
September 2, 2008
My deepest sympathy to Linda's family and friends. Linda is a very special person and will be missed deeply. God has taken back an angel from earth. May her memories and love hold dearly in your hearts. She will always be in my heart.
Joan Laplante
September 2, 2008
Bob and Linda's family, Linda was my best friend and she always made me laugh. I will always remember the things she would say that made my day better.She was a wonderful person and I will remember her always.God bless all of you.
Toni Machado (Crystal's Aunt)
September 2, 2008
Davena, Debbie and Family,
I am so sorry for your sudden loss. Please accept my sincere condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Ron Plante
September 2, 2008
Linda was a kind, generous, peaceful lady. Her presence will be missed greatly. My deepest sympathies to her family.
M Sevigny
September 2, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Mickey McGurrin
September 2, 2008
To all the family members of Linda Gosselin, We shared many memories throughout our lifes. Thru my mother and thru our place of employment. She was a good person and a kind person. With deepest sympathy, Mickey
Jeimy Gomez
September 1, 2008
My thoughts and preyers, goes to Linda's family, you will be deeply missed.
Laurie Mangano
September 1, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Andy Way
September 1, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Linda will always be remembered - so loving, so beautiful, so true...a friend that can never be replaced.
Sue Hutton
September 1, 2008
I met Linda years ago working at Blue Cross. There was nothing Linda wouldn't do for me, or anyone. I will always remember her kindness and especially her smile.
I was shocked and saddened to hear about Linda, but I hope it will help you through this pain somehow to know she is now with God and smiling down on all.
My deepest sympathies to Linda's family...
steven maron
September 1, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Lori Gouveia
September 1, 2008
My condolences to Linda's family. She will always be in our heart. Thoughts and prayers to each and every one of you. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Laure Sherry
September 1, 2008
A VERY special, caring, loving lady Linda – especially to her cherished family. My heart goes out to all of you – daughter, son, fiancé, grandkids, sisters & brother & the rest. She’s irreplaceable but may the many, many treasured memories comfort & guide you through this time and onward. I continue in prayer for all of you – for God’s comfort & strength.
I worked many years with Linda at BCRI. A super lady, she was one of the hardest workers I’ll ever know – a tribute and now quite a loss for the business also.
As others have said, may her family & friends forge ahead now as she would want.
Always carrying Linda in our hearts.
vincent nassef
September 1, 2008
to linda's family and karen,I am an old friend from plainfield street, we used to hang together when we were kids. I have never forgoten any of you.I am so sorry for your loss, linda was a wonderful person.I was shocked and heart broken hearing of her passing, my heart and prayers go out to all that knew and loved her.I will always remember linda in my heart
Laurie Cardoza
September 1, 2008
To Linda's family, I am so sorry for your loss. I have known Linda for many years and have watched as Davena and her beautiful children have grown. Linda loved her family so much and I know you now have a guardian angel in heaven watching over you.
Debbie Ramos
September 1, 2008
To Linda's Family -
I knew Linda well years ago from BC/BS. She was always so pleasant and happy, especially as she spoke about her children and family.
May your wonderful memories get you through this most difficult time.
God bless.
Zee Tavares
September 1, 2008
To Linda's Family, my deepest condolences to all of you. Linda was a great lady and I had the pleasure of working/knowing her. She always spoke of all of you with such love. She is going to be missed, but know that she is in Heaven watching out for all of you. May God give you peace knowing that she is now in a better place and is no longer suffering.
Judy Cardillo
September 1, 2008
Davena,
Upon returning from vacation, I just learned of your Mom's passing, I am so very sorry for your loss. I know how much you loved her. Keep all your happy memories with you through this very difficult time, I am sure your Mom will now be your guardian angel and watch over you and your beautiful children. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely
marian hairston
August 31, 2008
davena I am so sorry for your loss,if there is anthing I can do please let me know.
Beverly Mortimer
August 31, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
karen caldarone
August 31, 2008
davina, so sorry for your loss. karen and mike
Denise Beauvais (RIBC/Perot)
August 31, 2008
My condolences to all of Linda's family. May God give you strength during this difficult time.
Karen Marsigliano
August 31, 2008
Oh my beautiful sister, there are now words for this emptyness I feel. I do know in my heart the Lord is with you and so is mom. You will always be in my heart forever.
Love Always and forever Karen
Mariann Porrazzo
August 31, 2008
My deepest sympathy to Bob and Linda’s family. She was a special person and will be missed by all that knew her.
Bobby Miles
August 31, 2008
I would like to express my condolences to all of Linda's family.
kenny phillips
August 31, 2008
Davena, Rob,and the rest of family. im so sorry for your loss. please hang in there and keep your heads up through this tough time. take care. kenny phillips
Carleen Amado
August 31, 2008
Rob, Davena, Bob, Joseph, Jarren & Jackie, my heartfelt condolences go out to you. Each one of you had a very special place in Linda’s heart and she loved you all so very much. All of your bright smiles and the joys that each of you brought into her life was evident by the abundance of pictures that surrounded her desk. I know that many were the happiest moments in her life.
Linda was such a happy, generous, kind and caring individual who would do or give just about anything to make someone else happy. I had the pleasure of working in some capacity with Linda for the past 20 years, but beyond that it; was a blessing for me to have her as TRUE friend. Linda, I love you and I’m going to miss you, but you will always remain in my heart.
To Linda’s family, your guardian angel is now watching over you. Be strong, remember the good times and keep her memory alive – that’s what Linda would want.
Kathi Robbins
August 31, 2008
My condolences to all of Linda's family. So sudden and unexpected but nothing can prepare you for losing ones you love. May you find strength in this difficult time.
Mary Rose Abbott
August 31, 2008
Known each other for centuries,haven't seen each other for years,but never fotgot you,Linda.
Davina and Robert I'm so sorry for your lost
Brenda Aquilante
August 31, 2008
Davena,
We're so sorry for your loss. We're thinking of you honey.
Please take care.
Love Always,
Anthony & Brenda
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