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Linda Nelson Obituary
SUTTON - Linda I. Nelson, age 67 of Sutton MA, died peacefully on Saturday, March 6, 2021 in UMASS Memorial Hospital after a battle with cancer.
Linda completed her bachelor's degree in Art Education and Visual Design at Southeastern Massachusetts University. After college, she worked in Boston at Channel 7 WNAC TV and Continental Cablevision in Boston, for approximately 10 years. Once returning to central Mass, she spent the remainder of her life working in the family business. The YWCA was also home to Linda for many years as a swim teacher. She also did freelance design work for clients in and around New England.
An avid outdoorswoman, Linda loved swimming, sailing, kayaking, going to concerts and anything art related. She was a shy, gifted artist and photographer whose heart and soul shined through her work.
Using a camera to express herself, Linda found profound beauty, capturing a world of magnificence that others overlooked. What we dismissed, she embraced. What we paid little attention to, she embellished with the eye of a master craftsman. She was a true inspiration to artists. Linda won many awards for her photographs and was proud to be featured in the Blackstone Valley Corridor 2020 calendar. She was happily involved in the Worcester Center for Crafts for years.
Linda, an only child, was preceded in death by her parents, Ivar and Isabelle Nelson. She leaves a few close cousins and countless friends, many of whom she met through the family business. Times spent with her cousins and their children and grandchildren were highlights in her life. Radiating from her essence were loyalty and love for all, and in turn, Linda was deeply loved by her extended family.
Her family would like to especially thank the many compassionate nurses, doctors and staff at UMass Memorial for their wonderful, gentle care of Linda in her final days.
In keeping with Linda's nature, funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are in the care of Lindquist Lundin Funeral Home, 36 Butler Street, Worcester, MA 01607.
During her life, Linda was a generous donor to the arts, and to many charitable organizations. Anyone wishing to honor her life, please consider supporting various worthy organizations of your choice.
To place an online message of condolence for Linda's family, please visit www.lindquistlundin.com
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Sky King
August 15, 2021
I've known Linda for over 60 years! We're only 6 months apart in age. My mother, grandmother, and our family relatives used to gather for picnics and swimming (weather permitting) every Sunday after church. I can remember Linda running around the grounds while her father was busy taking care of the grounds and her mother was minding the store. In later years, I would take my wife and kids down to the Old Holbrook Place almost every summer during the weekends to swim and enjoy the grounds. Linda was such a sweet and kind person who always had a smile for everyone. She always remembered me and would ask about some of my family members who used to frequent the place. I was very sad to hear of her passing and the closing of the Old Holbrook Place. Hopefully, someone will continue to carry the Nelson legacy and reopen the grounds of such a beautiful, serene and tranquil place. For me, the Old Holbrook Place was a slice of Heaven. A place to get away from the city and back in touch with nature. May you find Peace in Heaven, Linda! You are dearly missed.
Bernadette Nelson
May 20, 2021
I am deeply saddened to learn of Linda's passing. I also worked in the pool at the YWCA. She was a very knowledgeable and experienced swim instructor and water exercise instructor. She was always passionate about the arts- music- galleries-and nature and outdoor events. We was a very caring person. I will miss her.
Susan Bouchard
May 13, 2021
We will miss you forever, our gracious, kind, creative, and very special friend. May you rest in peace.
Bob and Susan Bouchard, Medway MA
Tony
May 6, 2021
Oh no no no. I just found this today (May 6) when her phone numbers were not working. I've been turning the water on and off at the campground for almost 40 years. Nobody could smile more than Linda. I thought it strange when she did not send a text back after I sent her a link to a very quirky song a month ago. I know she would have liked it as she could appreciate quirky. If you want to listen for her, search YouTube for Tiny Tim, The Other Side.
jack Crawford
April 18, 2021
I met Linda through my retirement job delivering firewood to the Holbrook Campground. I would unload 400 bundles from the truck & she would take them and stake them in her garage. I had difficulty keeping up with her work ethics. During this time, we had many pleasant conversations about her work, her life experiences and her Swedish heritage. Thank you for always offering me a "cup of cold water" on those hot July days. You will be missed.
Susan Kelley
April 9, 2021
Our family spent 32 summers at Holbrook. Isabelle and Linda became part of our family history. Linda was an amazing woman and will be held in our hearts forever. May she Rest In Peace.
Paul Haughton
March 31, 2021
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Paul Haughton
March 31, 2021
I was very shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Linda. My condolences to Her Family. As a group of young people we picnicked at the campground in the early fifties and have camped for years more recently.
Shocked and saddened to learn of Linda's passing. Like so many others, we knew Linda thru close to 20 years of camping with her. From when our children were young, thru them growing and now with grand children, we still spend a good portion of our summe
Craig & Gayle Nevers
March 30, 2021
Shocked and saddened to learn of Linda's passing. Like so many others, we knew Linda thru close to 20 years of camping with her. From when our children were young, thru them growing and now with grand children, we still spend a good portion of our summer making memories at "the lake". Linda will be greatly missed.
Lynn and Jim Thomas
March 30, 2021
So many special times and many friends made over the years. Forever in our memories. Forever in our hearts. Rest in peace friend.
Richard Horton
March 24, 2021
Just learned of this sad news while trying to confirm reservations we made last year Dick & Mary Horton
Don and Karen Anderson
March 18, 2021
Our prayers go out to Linda's family. We knew Linda through the campground where for the past 15 years spent several weeks every summer. Linda was always working and always freindly to all. Receiving her selections of pictures through facebook always was appreciated throughout the year. She had a great artistic eye and saw beauty everywhere. She was a beautiful person and will be missed.
Donna Tortorella
March 17, 2021
Good bye my friend, Thank you for so many years of friendship, sharing your knowledge and keeping me informed in our shared interest of aquatics. I will miss you. However, I know you are at peace reunited with your Mom and Dad.
Jodie-May Rose
March 16, 2021
We were so shocked and saddened to hear of Linda´s passing. She was such an accomplished, caring and intelligent woman. We were always impressed at what a hard worker she was and loved getting to chat with her. Our deepest condolences to her family and friends. Much love, Marcus and Jodie-May Rose
DAVID SODERBERG
March 16, 2021
Such a shock and sadness to learn of Linda's passing. A unique person in this day and age. Linda touched so many with a simple charm. Days at Holbrooks were special; anyone knows this {and many have}.The sadness gives way to the fact they knew her and loved her. May she rest happily in peace
Louise Erskine
March 15, 2021
Linda was an older soul who shared her love of art with many. She will be greatly missed in the arts community of Central Massachusetts
Forever the artist, constant professional and always a great friend. Simple & Kind...
The Depaults Thanks for the Memories and Friendship
March 15, 2021
Forever the artist, constant professional and always a great friend.
Simple & Kind...
Robin M Carroll
March 14, 2021
I am so sorry to hear of Linda's passing. I worked with Lisa for many years as an instructor. She was a caring and compassionate instructor and a gifted artist. I am so sorry we have lost such a caring person. Our thoughts are with her family at this time.
Mary Hay-Freddie
March 14, 2021
I was so sorry to hear about Linda's passing. I knew Linda from SMU and graduated the same year. In the pass few years I would run into her at some of the art galleries here in Worcester. She was always pleased to see you. She would be either working at the camp or getting ready to open it up. Her soft spoken ways and a ready smile will surely be missed. my sympathy to her family,
Tina (Fryc ) Sadowski
March 14, 2021
To Linda's Family,
So sorry to hear of Linda's passing. Our entire family is so sad of the news. Three generations of our family went to Holbrooks every sunday in the summer. We had alot of great memories and its because of Linda and her parents. We are forever grateful to have had such a beautiful place we could all go to and enjoy summer fun at the lake. Linda was also extremely nice to my daughter Jackie, always making sure she had plenty of ice-cream sandwiches and fudgicals in stock to last the whole summer for Jackie. I will miss all of our chats we had over the years. Linda was a true treasure and she will be forever missed.
Sincerely,
Tina, Jim, Jimmy & Jackie (Fryc) Sadowski
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Lisa Shea
March 14, 2021
I knew Linda for many years as an artist and friend. Linda was skilled in photography, painting, glass, and more. She was always compassionate and giving. She was a wonderful part of the Blackstone Valley Art Association and will be missed.
Brian & Heidi Trudell
March 14, 2021
So very sorry and shocked to hear about Linda's passing, Our sympathy goes out to the Family . She was a wonderful hard working women she will be truly missed by all.
Dianne Stevens
March 14, 2021
I was saddened to learn of Linda's passing. More than 60 years ago, our family often spent the day at the Old Holbrook Place many times each summer for all our years growing up. It was a special place for picnicking, swimming and spending time outdoors in nearby Sutton. I hold many fond memories of Linda and her parents. She was a wonderful photographer and artist, always friendly. RIP Linda.
Carol A Arnold
March 14, 2021
I'm so sorry to hear of Linda's passing, I had no idea she was sick. Every time I saw her she had a big smile on her face and was so happy to be painting with us. She was a very good artist and I enjoyed having her with us, I will miss her.
Elizabeth Witkowski (smith)
March 14, 2021
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.. want to thank you and your family for all the wonderful memories as the campground❤
Connie Anderson
March 14, 2021
I was so saddened to learn of Linda's passing. We have been day customers at The Old Holbrook Place for over 25 years, I also worked at the YW pool with Linda for a number of years. She was a lovely and welcoming woman who will be missed by many. I imagine her in Glory with her Mother and Father, reunited again. Rest in peace Linda.
carol frieswick
March 14, 2021
As an officer of the BVAA I have known Linda for quite awhile. She was a love, and had such a wealth of knowledge. Did not know she was ill. This was such a shock. My sympathies to her family and all her many friends.
Tina (Fryc) Sadowski
March 14, 2021
To Linda's Family, so very sorry to hear about Linda's passing. Linda was so good to our entire family through 50 + years and her parents before her for generations of our family going to Holbrooks every Sunday in the summer to enjoy there spectacular place to have a cook out, swim , play wiffel ball in the field to create years of memories. Linda was always so kind to us and always made sure she had enough ice cream sandwiches and fudgicals for my daughter Jackie. Jackie and I will truely miss all the chats we had with Linda. She was so special to us and will be deeply missed. Love, Tina,Jim,Jimmy & Jackie (Fryc)Sadowski
Lisa Martin
March 14, 2021
Linda was friendly to all she encountered. Rare is a person who can engage in (any) conversation intelligently on any subject and make that person feel like they are talking to family member. She will be missed dearly. Sincere condolences to her family
Todd & June Bangma
March 14, 2021
Linda was truly a wonderful and hardworking woman. So many happy memories were shared during the summers. Her smile and determination will truly be missed. She will a person that no one will ever forget.
Leanne & Joe Shaw
March 14, 2021
We are so sad to hear of Linda's passing. Like many other families, Linda was a friend for 15 years. Old Holbrook is our home away from home and has a very significant place in our hearts. My daughter was an infant at our first trip there and we've been there twice a year every year since. As fellow artists, Linda shared her talent and advice and projects with us and she will be remembered fondly and greatly missed. Bless her. Our sincerest condolences to her friends and family.
Elaine &Ernie Tetreault
March 14, 2021
Our deepest sympathies to the family on Linda´s passing , we have been camping at Old Holbrook for 30 years , Linda was the kindest most sincere woman . She loved everything. She was so passionate about everything she did and so enjoyed nature in all ways. Linda will be very missed by all who knew her. May she Rest In Peace, we will forever cherish all our memories of Her and camping at Old Holbrook
Cheryl and Skip Packard
March 14, 2021
We were shocked to hear of Linda's passing. May she rest in God's peace. She was a most kind, gentle and talented person. Our family will forever cherish our close to 20 years of memories camping at Old Holbrook and the time spent with Linda. Linda will be missed and fondly remembered by our shared church family at First Lutheran in Brockton.
Diane Perry
March 14, 2021
Linda was a wonderful caring lady that will be missed by many. Our many fun years at Old Holbrook Farm campground will remain in our hearts forever
RIP dear Linda
Dennis J. Fryc
March 14, 2021
I am in shock right now seeing this, I have been going to Holbrooks for over 50 years and seen Linda all the time there, she remembered Me as a little boy going there with my family every Sunday during the summer. She was just a kind, giving, generous, Loving woman. Linda and her Mom hold a special place in my heart. She will never be forgotten by all who knew this amazing woman. I am truly heartbroken over her loss, My thoughts and Prayers go out to her Family.
Steve Wilson
March 14, 2021
Bright woman, condolences.
Bob and denise Kelly
March 13, 2021
Linda and her mom will forever be missed. Camped at old Holbrook for over 20 years. Great memories .wonderful place and wonderful owners. Condolences to the family
Ryan & Maureen
March 13, 2021
We are shocked and saddened to hear of Linda´s passing. She brought many interesting conversations and a good laugh to us in a way only Linda could do.
She is irreplaceable .
Normand & Carol Belrose Camping Family
March 13, 2021
We are at an absolute loss to hear about our friend Linda´s passing. She was about all the gentlest, most kind and compassionate person we knew. Our prayers and thoughts are with the family
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