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Linda Tilson Obituary
peacefully at Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester on Saturday, Dec. 20th. after a
courageous, yearlong battle with cancer.
She leaves her husband Louis D. Tilson, her stepchildren; Bryan and Richard Tilson, Patrick and
Valerie Sullivan, her brothers; John and Kevin Hedge, Christopher, Michael and Leo Thibeault,
Jr., her sisters; Ellen Mckeon, Christine Carrow, Carolyn Hurston, Belinda Burgess, Terry
Blaketer, and her aunt; Audrey Wright, many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She is
predeceased by a brother; David Hedge and sister; Marilyn Thibeault.
Linda was born in Worcester, the daughter of John F. Hedge and Marilyn (Gustafson) Hedge
Thibeault and later graduated from Central Missouri State University.
Linda worked as a customer service representative at EZ Pass in Auburn for many years, prior to
her retirement due to illness.
The family would like to thank the compassionate care given to Linda by the caring staff at Rose
Monahan Hospice Home.
Funeral services will be held on Friday Jan. 2nd, 2026, at 1pm. in the MORIN FUNERAL
HOME, 1131 Main St., Leicester. A calling hour will precede the service from Noon to 1p.m. in
the funeral home. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, Leicester. In lieu of flowers
contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3 Speen St., Framingham, MA., 01701
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