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Linda DeCator Obituary

Linda DeCator

Newark Valley, NY - Following a long term illness from Huntingtons Chorea, Linda DeCator, of Newark Valley, peacefully passed away at home on September 15, 2018. She was born September 29, 1944 in Plattsburgh, NY to Robert and Sylvia Clark. Her family moved to Massena, NY where she grew up. She graduated from Massena High School and attended Canton Tech where she graduated with a degree in Food Mgt. Following that, she attended Oneonta State as a Home Economics Major. While there she met her future husband Jim and they were married in June 1966. She postponed her education and they moved to Iowa where Jim completed his degree. They returned to New York and Linda graduated from Elmira College with a degree in Psychology. She and Jim lived in Massena, Endicott, Owego and finally Newark Valley. During her life she had several jobs in food service at resorts and worked in administration at two colleges. Finally she worked as a title searcher for several Owego law firms then owned her own Abstract company, LJ Abstract and Service. She retired in 2002. Linda is survived by her husband, Jim, a daughter, Shelly Bell (Florida); a son, David DeCator (Florida); a grandson, Camden Dyer-DeCator; a granddaughter, Kennidy Dyer-DeCator, both of Owego; a sister, Carolyn Glisson (Schenectady); several nephews and nieces throughout New York. She was predeceased by her parents; her brother, Curtis Clark; a sister, Cheryl Condon. She enjoyed puzzles, board games and traveling but her family was her most important asset. She deeply loved every member, especially her grandchildren. During their 52 years of marriage, Linda and Jim had many happy and interesting experiences from camping at State Parks to visiting EPCOT at Disney. She was a kind and caring person making friends wherever she was. From neighbors to business and social contacts to her health care aides she always let people know that she cared about them. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at 11:00 am at the Estey, Munroe & Fahey Funeral Home, 15 Park Street, Owego. Burial will follow in the Tioga Cemetery. The Family will receive friends Friday, September 28, 2018 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the Funeral Home. If you wish to make a donation in Linda's name, her family asks you to consider the Huntington's Disease Society of America at HDSA, 505 Eighth Ave., Suite 902, New York, NY 10018. Condolences may be made to Linda's family at www.emfaheyfuneral home.com.

Published by Press & Sun-Bulletin from Sep. 18 to Sep. 28, 2018.
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My condolence to you. May the love and support of family and friends give you the strength to cope with your loss of Linda DeCator. May the comforting promise at 2 Thessalonians 3:16 be of comfort. For the Lord of peace himself can give you peace constantly in every way.

Elias

September 26, 2018

I was sory to hear of Linda's passing. I knew her in college and she was truly a nice person. Kay Poulton

September 21, 2018

Jim, sorry for your loss.

Sally (Harned) Meyers

September 20, 2018

David Lenkiewicz

September 19, 2018

Linda was a special lady. She became a friend the moment she met you. As a neighbor she was always glad to see you and talk about her family. She will be missed. Sorry for your loss. Prayers for all of you.


Sharon Zurko, Newark Valley, NY

September 18, 2018

so sorry for your loss thoughts and prayers with you all god bless

oward struble

September 18, 2018

Jim, Shelley & David, I'm so sorry for your loss. Even though we knew this was coming it is still very hard when it actually happens. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Sandy Reese

September 18, 2018

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