Linda Joyce Baksh

Still miss you, my friend. Had a heart attack last week and a stroke the month before...you may be seeing me sooner than we thought. God is with us.

I always hoped we would meet again.
Rest in peace, my friend.
Wilma Baksh

My heartfelt sorrow and sincere condolences to Linda's family. Megan you dont know me but I feel like I know you, I was one of your moms pen pals for many years before you were even born. I loved hearing from her and hearing all about you and your sister Ariana. Linda's letters were always full of interesting chit chat and her love for her children always stood out. I know she struggled in many ways at times over the years but she seldom complained. She was a good friend and I miss...

I would like to extend my condolences to Linda's loved ones. I knew Linda through the Glassboro Library. She was always so helpful to me, but did so in such a shy and quiet manner. It was not until I was talking to Sue Kortonick one day and Linda joined the conversation that I realized what a great sense of humor she had and how much knowledge she had to share. From that day on we always chatted whenever I came in. I will miss seeing her with her beautiful smile whenever I go to the library....

Megan,
I've thought a lot about what to write about your mom. These words can mean so much.

When I began working at the library, your mom immediately became my mentor. She helped me with every aspect of my job from dealing with problem patrons (and difficult staff!) to learning the ins and outs in the world of libraries. I was given a promotion, which placed me in a higher position than Linda, simply because I had a degree. I could tell that Linda was hurt. I approached...

Megan:

Your mother and I became pen pals when we were 13 and stayed in touch for many years. She was a great person and made her way in life to a position (at the library) which brought her much pride and pleasure.

Her greatest love and joywas her family, especially you and Ariana. My deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother and one of my oldest friends.

Ginny Frizzi
Pittsburgh

I will really miss hearing from Linda. I've known her about 40 years! She had a lot of problems in her life, but I saw her fight them and come out victorious.
One time she couldn't write to people and I understood. So every week for a year, I sent her a 'thinking of you' card. When she was ready to write to people again, she told me those cards helped to get her through. I was so happy to help.
She took care of her parents and her children, with a lot of love.
She...