Methuen, Massachusetts
Linda J. (Wooding) Craven
formerly of Pelham, NH & Billerica, MA; 68
METHUEN -- Linda J. (Wooding) Craven, 68, a former Pelham, NH resident, died unexpectedly at Whittier Rehabilitation Center in Bradford, MA on Friday, May 2nd, following a short stay in the SICU of Lahey Hospital, Burlington MA. She was the widow of Charles Thomas Craven, who died in May of 2005.
Linda was born on January 6, 1946, daughter of the late William I. and Marjorie J. (Barlow) Wooding. Linda grew up in Billerica, MA and graduated from Billerica Memorial High School in 1963.
After graduation Linda worked for New England Telephone Company, retiring June 30, 1998 and she was a charter member of Local 2321 Retiree Chapter.
Linda loved gardening, visiting the beach making frequent trips to Ogunquit, Maine, and especially spending time with family and friends and her canine companion Bailey. Linda volunteered regularly with Pelham Garden Club and was an active member of the outreach ministries of the First Church Congregational United Church of Christ in Methuen.
Linda is survived by a sister Judith Ann Wooding of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; and several nieces & nephew and their families, all from the Daytona Beach, FL area: Michelle and Tim Seifert, Robert and Kyleigh Boudreau and Bonnie Keating; great-nieces and nephews: Christopher Keating, Ashleigh Sindaco, Deven and Kaiden Boudreau and Tatiana Seifert and great-great- niece Carsen Lyn Keating; and many cousins. Linda was predeceased by her sister Barbara May Boudreau of Daytona Beach in November of 2013.
CRAVEN -- Friends and relatives are invited to call on Thursday, May 8th from 4-7pm at the Charles F. Dewhirst Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844. A funeral service will be held the following day, May 9th, at 10am at the First Church Congregational United Church of Christ, 26 Pleasant Street, Methuen, MA 01844-3199.
Considering Linda's love of animals, in lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Linda's memory to the Methuen Animal Care and Adoption Center at Nevins Farm, 400 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844-2052.
To leave an online condolence, please visit www.dewhirstfuneral.com or facebook.com/DewhirstFuneralHome
I grew up with "LBJ". Linda, Barbara & Judy. Have many happy childhood memories of playing basketball in their yard, walking the stills & pogo stick on the street. The Wooding girls always had bright eyes, a smile on their face and were full of love and laughter. Judy, I feel your loss because I just lost my mom. We came to visit you our last trip to Billerica. So sorry you had to lose your sisters. RIP Linda & Barbara
Ellen McMinn
May 14, 2014 | Orlando, FL
I also worked with Linda and she was both a friend and a wonderful person in so many ways. She will be missed.
Terri
May 08, 2014
I worked with Linda - New England Telephone - Appleton St Lowell - Many years ago. She was a beautiful lady inside and out.
Sharon Dupont
May 07, 2014 | Lowell, MA
To the family,
I was fortunate enough to know Linda as we worked together at the phone company. She was always has a friendly smile and a contagious laugh and we shared many wonderful memories of those days. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Marjorie Caron
May 06, 2014
