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Linda Holcomb Obituary

Holcomb, Linda Lee
PITTSTOWN - Linda Lee (Waddell) Holcomb, of Pittstown, crossed over the bridge on June 21, 2023, to be met by those who have gone before her.
Linda was born at Saratoga Hospital on December 7, 1952, to George and Emily Kostka Waddell, and lived on a small farm outside the village of Middle Grove in the Town of Greenfield.
Linda is survived by the love of her life, her husband, Drew D. Holcomb; as well as her five children, Mark (Andrea) Heyler of Bangor, Pa., Shane Jones of Elizabeth, W.Va., Michele (Paul) Scutieri of Ballston Lake, Sarah Sorel and Amanda (Russell) Coonradt of Ballston Lake; along with her grandchildren, Jordan Jones and Devin Freebern, Makayla, Kirsten, Christian and Kairi Sorel, Ethan Heyler, and Amelia and Caleb Coonradt; and her great-grandson, Camden Jones. She is also survived by her brother, George Waddell of Middle Grove; nephew, Clinton Waddell; niece, Cassandra Waddell, as well as great-nieces and nephews and many cousins.
She enjoyed playing golf and traveling with her husband and creating new memories and adventures. Linda raised Brittanys for 30 years, a breed of dog that was near and dear to her heart. She was involved in both field and show events, breeding, and owning a number of champions. She was involved with numerous local and New England dog clubs and had been an AKC Field Trial and Hunt Test Judge. She enjoyed gardening, quilting, knitting, crocheting, and cross-stitching, needing always to keep her hands busy. She enjoyed walks in the woods, blue skies over the pine trees and sitting on the rocky shores of Maine smelling the salt water and listening to the calls of the seagulls. She was also an archaeology, history, and genealogy enthusiast. Linda retired in 2010 from the N.Y.S. Office of General Services Procurement Services Group as a grade 25 purchasing team leader. Her goal in life, however, was to be a loving wife, mother and grandmother, and wishing to be remembered by all as a good person who loved and cared.
She wished to thank her family who loved her and those who were her friends in life.
Cremation has taken place through the care of Simple Choices, Inc. Upon Linda's request, as she wanted only something simple and quiet, she will be cremated and there will be no calling hours. A small informal memorial service may be held at her family's convenience. Final burial will be interment with her husband in the Forest Park Cemetery, Brunswick.
Donations may be made in her name to Operation Snip, 195 Second St., Troy, NY, 12180 or the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, 3 Oakland Ave., Menands, NY, 12204.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the Holcomb family online at SimpleChoicesCremation.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Albany Times Union on Jun. 25, 2023.

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Brian Heyler

July 14, 2023

In a world of mediocrity and noise it is growing more difficult to know what being is. Linda was never attracted to evil motives but instead tried to see some good in everyone. This natural sense for sorting through the noise to simply be she shared with all who knew her.
Brian Heyler

Bridget Ball Shaw

July 5, 2023

I never met Linda but I know her family and I know she was deeply loved and admired. May you have a beautiful journey to the other side.

Gail & Joe Willsey

June 29, 2023

"Many people walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart."
quote from Eleanor Roosevelt

This was Linda. She will be missed.

Our sincere sympathy.

Monica Wilkes

June 25, 2023

Sincerest sympathy to Drew and Linda's family. I have fond memories of seeing Linda and Drew together at OGS and seeing Drew so proud of Linda, showing me pictures of them together. I was saddened to read the news. I know Linda spoke so highly of her 5 children and of the services of Amanda whom I believe was serving our country. If I can make the service on Wednesday I will but I have an afternoon and evening appointment which might make it difficult. Our son recently fostered 5 kittens beginning three weeks old in Philadelphia (without their mom) and we supported that organization with funds for these animals. I know our son's efforts are greatly appreciated by the organization and I am sure Operation Snip appreciated all Linda and Drew's efforts with regard to these feral animals. May you find comfort in all your wonderful memories of a life well spent by Linda. Sincerest sympathy to all.
Monica Wilkes

Marcia Piazza

June 25, 2023

I was always fond of Linda and her husband Drew. Linda was a very caring and beautiful person. I am glad that I got to know her at work. She will always be reminded for her kind words and beautiful smile.

Susan Gaddor

June 25, 2023

Linda was a beautiful and kind person. She never lost her pleasant ways amidst the chaos at work. Always even tempered and very grateful
I am thankful I worked with her and for her. A simply marvelous woman

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