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Linda Sundell Obituary
HAVERHILL — Mrs. Linda J (Rheaume) Sundell, 59, of Bradford and formerly of Peabody, died unexpectedly Monday, Oct. 27, 2008 at the Boston Medical Center.
She was born in Peabody, April 3, 1949, daughter of the late Ernest and Katherine (Levesque) Rheaume. Educated in the Peabody Public Schools, Linda was a 1967 graduate of Peabody High School, and also majored in English at Salem State College.
A Haverhill resident for the past 32 years, she was a formerly employed by the Greater Haverhill Chamber Of Commerce, was the District Director for AAA at the Haverhill Office, and was currently the Activities Director at Nichol's Village in Groveland.
While living in Peabody she was a member of St. John's Church in Peabody and was a member of Sacred Hearts Church in Bradford.
Linda served as President of the Board Of Directors for the Haverhill YWCA, member and served as a past board member of the Haverhill Rotary Club, the Advisory Board for Northern Essex Community College Travel and Tourism Dept. volunteered at Ruth's House and was involved in many other civic and charitable events throughout Haverhill. She loved Golf, Skiing, and traveling with her husband.
Her survivors include her husband of 33 years, Richard C. "Dick" Sundell of Bradford, a brother, Paul M. Rheaume and his wife Dianne Sforza of Haverhill, a sister, Paula A. Churchill of Danvers, three nephews, Adam, Matthew and Justin Churchill, three great-nieces and one great-nephew.
ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to her funeral Friday at 9:30 a.m. from the H.L. Farmer & Sons Bradford Funeral Home, 210 So. Main St., Bradford, followed by a funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. in Sacred Hearts Church. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. Calling hours at the Bradford Funeral Home will be Thursday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Haverhill YWCA, 107 Winter St., Haverhill, MA 01830, or Angel Flight Northeast 492 Sutton St., North Andover, MA 01845. Condolences to her family and directions may be found at www.farmerfuneralhomes.com.
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Suzanne Ryan
November 24, 2008
It's coming on Thanksgiving Day...and I reflect on many things for which I am thankful....One of them is knowing and loving Linda Sundell. What a wonderful, kind, loving and giving spirit in that lovely woman. I will never forget.
arlene and arthur dallon
November 1, 2008
God must have wanted a good activities director for heaven and he chose Linda. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Rick and also your family. We never saw so many people at any wake or funeral that we have attended. She touched many a heart
Kristen Isabelle
October 30, 2008
To Adam and family,
My condolences to you all at this sorrowful time. May fond memories and the love in your hearts help keep your Aunt with you always. God bless you.
Sincerely,
Kristen (Doringer) Isabelle & Family
Denise Keefe
October 30, 2008
Paula,
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
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Amy Camerlin (AFNE)
October 30, 2008
Dear Dick,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Linda was a true joyful spirit. She will be missed.
My deepest sympathies,
Michael and Fran Sims
October 29, 2008
Dear Dick, Paul, Paula and families ~ We are at a lost to find the words to express our sorrow at the death of Linda. We are so very fortunate to have known Linda and are grateful for the times we spent together. May your love for and memories of Linda sustain you in this difficult time. As we shared in your happiness together let us share in your grief. Linda, we will miss your warm, welcoming smile, your laughter and your love. We will fondly remember sharing great times with you up north. Thank you for the gift of your friendship. With love always, Mike, Fran and Courtney
Cheryl & Spike Bassett (friends of Paula)
October 29, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Richard Jasperson
October 29, 2008
Dear Dick,
I had the pleasure of working with Linda many years ago and I am so sadden to hear the news of Linda's unexpected death. No time on earth is long enough to share with those we love or to prepare our hearts for good-bye. There is so little we can say at a time of loss like this but know that my heart goes out to you. May your warm memories give somehow give you comfort at this time of sorrow.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Nadine Small
October 29, 2008
Hello Dick, my deepest sympathy for your tremendous loss. I was shocked to hear about Linda's passing on. I'll never forget my first trip to La. with you guys, I have alot of memories of her. Take care, Nadine and Mark Small
Sylvie Johnson-Smith
October 29, 2008
Linda was always a cheery person in the Lawrence AAA office when I worked with her in the 80's. She was someone that you could always talk to and count on for advice. I'm thankful having had the chance to know her, my deepest sympathies to her husband, family and friends.
Traci Jaye Tuttle
October 29, 2008
Charity is the epitome of perfection in the Christian life and Linda was the perfect Christian. See The Book of 1 Corinthians Chapter 13.
Fondly remembering Linda and praying for peace and healing for Dick.
Christine Schiavone
October 29, 2008
Dick,
I am so sorry to hear the news of Linda passing. I worked with her for many years at AAA. She was our mentor. Truly a wonderful person, and always with a smile on her face. I will miss her.
Suzanne Ryan
October 29, 2008
Linda, you are one of the kindest, sweetest, most caring and giving woman I have ever known. Your life has been an inspiration to so many. I'll miss that dinner we were planning, the laughter, the chats. I'll miss you. Suzanne
Alicia Mailhot
October 29, 2008
Dick I'm very sorry for your sudden loss; Linda was truly a light and inspiration. She was a great mentor, caring friend, and an all around phenomenal woman. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Pam Perron
October 29, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Robert & Doris Dallon
October 29, 2008
Another Angel was needed in heaven and you were chosen. We will miss you. Uncle Bob & Aunt Doris
Pam Carr
October 29, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. She will be missed by many. I will always remember her smile and the way she was always there to lend a hand. I will cherish the fond memories and laughs we shared at Rotary.
Linda Brantley
October 29, 2008
Dick, I am so shocked and saddened to learn of Linda's sudden passing. She was a most wonderful human being and I can't imagine her not being in the world. Just recently I was talking about getting together with her to play golf. My sincere sympathies. I will deeply miss her.
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