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Linda Dussey Obituary

Linda (Coleman) Dussey, 53

WORCESTER - Linda F. (Coleman) Dussey, 63 of Worcester passed away Thursday, December 26th 2013 with family by her side.

Linda was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama one of ten children of MC and Mamie (Smith) Coleman. She grew up in Alabama, traveled back and forth from Alabama to visit family in Worcester before settling here for good in 1978. Linda accepted several positions for employment in Worcester before accepting a position with The Community Builders Company in Worcester servicing the Plumley Village community where she worked for over 10 years before retiring.

Linda is survived by her five children, Dwight Coleman, Kimberly Miller and her husband Lavanial, April Baez and her husband Armando, Akua Coleman and Charles Dussey; six grandchildren, Jarel Anderson, Cassandra Coleman, Dazha and Tyrek Chambers, Vance, Kiara and Jada Miller; four brothers, three sisters, nieces, nephews, extended family and her former husband Livingston Dussey. Two brothers pre deceased her.

Linda was very active in her community helping people. When not working she volunteered her time to the Mustard Seed on Austin St, Plumley Village Food Bank, and to anyone who needed her help. Funeral services for Linda will be held Monday, January 6th at 12 noon in the Belmont AME Zion Church, 51 Illinois Street. Burial will follow in Hope Cemetery. A period of visitation will be held from 10:30 to the time of the service in the church. Flowers may be sent or memorial contributions may be made to the Belmont AME Zion Church, 51 Illinois St. The MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL 370 Plantation St is honored to assist the family with arrangements.

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette from Dec. 30, 2013 to Jan. 2, 2014.

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January 10, 2014

To April and family,
May your faith and God's love give you
strength at this time and always.
Fondly,
Marilyn Price-Reels

Cynthia M

January 6, 2014

Dwight and family I'm sorry to hear about your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

January 5, 2014

April, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
-Your brother Jerry & Family. We love you.

Travis Avery

January 4, 2014

Our thoughts and Prayers are with each of you at this Extremely difficult time. We know God will Bless and keep you as you grieve the loss of your Mother.

Mr. & Mrs. Travis Avery & Family

Glenda & Jacqui Hargrove

January 2, 2014

To April and Family,
Our deepest condolences in the passing of your mother. A mother's love will be with you forever, in your memories and in your heart.

sean harris

January 2, 2014

To April and Family,
Please accept our deepest condolences in the passing of your mom. She was always the most pleasant and sweet woman to be around. Hopefully you will be able to find some comfort in the great memories of her life and love for you all. We will keep you in our prayers.
The Harris'
Sean, Liza, Kadijah and Koran

Karen

January 2, 2014

Jerry, I am sorry for your loss.

The Browns/ Taylors

January 2, 2014

To the family of Mrs. Linda. We are very sorry for your loss.

Thiala Brown

January 2, 2014

To Mrs. Linda's Family, Sorry for your lost. I'm gonna miss hanging out with her. Two Bama girls just talking smack!!

Gail Ovian

December 31, 2013

Jerry and Susan, may all your wonderful memories help to ease your sorrow. My deepest sympathy to your and your family.

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