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Linda Arline Gedeon

1950 - 2014

Linda Arline Gedeon obituary, 1950-2014, Norwich, CT

BORN

1950

DIED

2014

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Norwich, Connecticut

Linda Gedeon Obituary

Linda Arline Gedeon Nov. 19, 1950 - Jun. 6, 2014 NORWICH - Linda Arline Gedeon, 63, of Plain Hill Rd., passed away June 6, 2014 at the Norwichtown Rehabilitation and Care Center. Linda was born November 19, 1950 in Queens, NY, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Edna (Nelson) Areskog. She married Louis Earl Gedeon May 22, 1971 in North Stonington CT. He survives her. Until her retirement, she had worked as a business manager for Eastern CT Rehabilitation Centers. Linda was an advocate for the ARC of New London County and the Special Olympics of CT. She was a former representative to the Norwich Chamber of Commerce and served on the PTO for the Samuel Huntington School as well as NFA. She was a member of Park Congregational Church where she served as a member of the" Bells". She loved ocean cruises as well as anything Disney. In addition to her husband Louis, she is survived by her son Dustin E. Gedeon of Norwich, daughter Nicole L. Barile and husband Christopher of Norwich, brother Lawrence R. Areskog of Lake George NY, sister Barbara J. Fisherman and husband Richard of Bethpage, NY, grandchildren Sawyer and Harper Barile, nieces and nephews Laura Karlsen, Robert and David Fisherman, Daniel, Christopher and Marisa Karlsen and her mother in law Anne Gedeon. Linda's family would like to thank Eastern CT Hematology and Oncology Associates, the Backus Hospital A-2 Staff and the Norwichtown Rehabilitation and Care Center for their caring and compassionate care. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at the Labenski Funeral Home in Norwich at 4 P.M. Calling hours will be held from 1 P.M. until the time of the Memorial Service. Burial will be private for the family. Memorial donations in Linda Gedeon's memory may be made to the ARC of New London County or to CT Special Olympics. Please visit www.labenskifuneralhome.com to leave a message of condolence for Linda's family. The Labenski Funeral Home, 107 Boswell Ave., Norwich, is entrusted with arrangements.

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Published by Finger Lakes Times on Jun. 11, 2014.

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April 19, 2015

Oh my. A little bit late, but nevertheless I am so sorry to read that Linda has left us. Linda was my best friend growing up in Floral Park NY. We were very young. We did everything together! I moved to Chgo when I was 14 and we lost touch. I remember very well her sister Barbara and brother Larry. And her Mom Edna and father Larry. They were always so nice to me. I live in Florida now. My name is Doris MIKLAS, now Dorian Miklas Roberts. So sad to hear. Well my love and prayers always. I hope you get this message. Thx to Google I was able to find my long lost friend.

June 15, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss, Lou, Nicole and Dustin. Your wife and mother was a truly wonderful and giving woman. I worked many years with Linda at Easter Seals, and at ECRC. I know you were all the light of her life. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Kathy Donis

Debby Lynch

June 14, 2014

Dustin, my thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in your many memories.

Douglas Wray

June 14, 2014

Linda waa neighbor, a car pool buddy, a coworker at the Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory back in the '80s (give or take a decade) and a good, good friend. She was an excellent staff member who always kept Dr. Moellar and the Human Factors psychologists in line. Her physique was small, being around 5' tall, but her personality would light up any room she entered. She was a ball of fire and wit and, oh, so much fun. I was just telling my son this morning how much she loved "The Little Drummer Boy" and how, at one Yuletime party, she couldn't stop singing it, particularly the drum sound "pa rum pa pum pum," which she would sing with her whole being. Her enthusiasm was so contagious and, even though we were all begging her to stop after the hundredth repetition, we really wanted her to never stop. Anyhow, all day today, she's been singing "pa rum pa pum pum" in my heart. After she left the lab and moved from the neighborhood, we pretty much lost touch except for occasional chance meetings at the grocery store. Nevertheless, today I am both sad for her dying way too soon before her time (whatever that means) and, on the other hand, I am so glad that I got to share those now even more precious times together.

Linda Schramm

June 13, 2014

My sincere thoughts and prayers are extended to you Lou and your entire family at this sad and difficult time. Linda was a lovely and fun loving person. Our bell choir will miss her greatly. May you find comfort in knowing that she is now free from pain and is at peace.

June 12, 2014

Lou and Family,

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Pauline and Gary O'Donnell

Susan Hyde

June 12, 2014

Nicole and family,
May sweet memories of the person that was your Mother, encourage and keep you strong at this difficult time.

Cindy Knight-Palazzo

June 11, 2014

I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to Linda's family and friends. I am so glad that our paths crossed while at ECRC Physical Therapy and that we were able to share a short time together. She was a wonderful woman and leader.
Peace.

Mark and Joan Callaghan

June 11, 2014

Dear Lou, Nicole, and Dustin,
We share your sadness for the passing of one of the loveliest people who ever walked among us. She was strong and beautiful and loving and fun. She's left some of herself in each of you so you'll never be without her. Please find comfort in your memories and her legacy.
With Love . . .

Jerry Monahan

June 11, 2014

My sincere condolences to Linda's entire family.
I primarily knew Linda at Eastern Connecticut Rehab Services as a fellow employee.
I deeply respected Linda for her competence, integrity, leadership and knowledge in her capacity as a Business Manager. How much all of us appreciated Linda's calm and reassuring presence. She had the innate ability to communicate in a caring and, depending upon the situation, a firm manner especially when dealing with difficult situations. She was a true stabilizing "center" for the entire office.
Personally she was someone you could talk to about anything. But I especially enjoyed, being the same age, sharing our common experiences of raising a family. How much Linda appreciated and enjoyed her husband, children and grandchildren.
Linda will be truly missed.

Christy MacTaggart

June 11, 2014

Words seem small, Cole, but please know I'm thinking of you. I am so sorry you are going through this. Love you always.

June 11, 2014

So very sorry to hear of your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Naomi Crowley

Virginia Mogan

June 10, 2014

Nicole and family - So sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Will always remember our Friday lunches.

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