Linda J. Adams

Linda J. (Nivala) Adams, 60, of 143 Williamsville Rd., Hubbardston, died Saturday October 11, 2008 at home after a long illness.

She leaves her friend and partner of 36 years, Michael Fearn; two sons, Christian Adams of Worcester and Eric Adams and family Dawn, Megan and Jacob of Warren and a brother, Kenneth Nivala and his wife Jennie of Sutton. She was predeceased by two sisters, Helen Pulkkinen of Worcester and Irene LaRoche of Worcester and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

Linda was born in Gardner the daughter of Martha (Adamson) and Sulo Nivala and was a graduate of Gardner High School. She was owner and treasurer of Fountain Services Inc of Boylston, MA and Windridge Farm of Hubbardston, MA. Linda dedicated herself to her work even throughout her lengthy illness. Though she never fulfilled her dream of physically working on the farm, she always willingly did what she could. Linda loved the outdoors, hiking, fishing, camping and especially gardening and was always up for a challenge. She will be dearly missed as she was so much a part of our lives.

The family wishes to thank all the people that cared for Linda over her long illness. The continued kindness from the staff of the VNA Hospice, UMASS Memorial and Heywood Hospital will never be forgotten.

Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you take a moment and just remember Linda as she was a truly wonderful and caring person, full of hope for all things dear to her.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 69 Vernon St., Gardner. To sign the guest book for the family, please visit our website at

www.fletcherfuneral.com