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Annette LaBeau
June 29, 2024
Linda was the `Cat Whisperer´. Many stray cats would show up on her porch. I think they knew they were now at a safe place, where they´d be spayed/neutered then be on a path to either finding a forever family thru rescue adoption, or become part of an outside cat community where they would find safety, shelter, food, but most importantly love.
Many times Linda and I set traps to rescue new cats that showed up. Sometimes Linda could just scoop up the cat to put into a carrier. We´d tag team often to get the cats in to the clinic for their `makeovers´ . Because of Linda, Bingham street has a stable healthy cat community. I´d always ask her first if she named a new cat that showed up. She had a knack for getting a name that fit the cat.
On walks with my husband, he knew when we walked by her house, if she was outside, we´d end up taking often for a while, usually about cats.
Looking thru all the texts and cat photos we sent each other is bittersweet, but how I´ve loved having you as my friend.
You must be surrounded by lots of cats and animals.
Linda, you´ll be missed.
Zahra Alfatlawy
June 14, 2024
She was my sister´s neighbor she lived downstairs. I remember watching something on tv together and she made us some popcorn. RIP Linda.
Sara alfatlawy
June 14, 2024
LINDA is one of a kind. I found out today as I searched her name on good since she hasn't been on her phone for a while now. She is the best neighbor I had (I use to live on top of her) she will be truly missed. This news devastated me.
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Robert Schumann
June 8, 2024
My mom Linda she was the best miss her she was always there for me wen I needed her she was a wonderful mother and person she made the best food she always there help other friends and family she always helping animal that needed her and never giving up on anything she was a hard worker me and my mom could spend more time together and love the time together wish we had more time together I wish she could see me get married I hope I make her proud in the future love you mom miss you thank tou for take care of me all these years love Robert
Kerrye Mack
June 8, 2024
I remember Linda treating me like family, never being judgemental , always willing to help and share anything she had. She was my best neighbor and I will miss her very much. Love you Linda always. Care bear
J
June 8, 2024
Ive heard the best stories about Linda over the last few months. She sounds like she was such a fun vibrant woman. You could tell she loved her family deeply.
Jessy
June 8, 2024
Thank you for all the pivotal memories grandma
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