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1960
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2017
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Linda Milefski Obituary
Linda was born in Cambridge, Mass. to Roger and Jean (Melanson) Wilson Sr. Her family moved to Southington and settled in East Haddam, where Linda graduated from the Vocational Agriculture program at Nathan Hale-Ray High School where she became a member of the Future Farmers of America.
Linda always loved to garden, especially flowers, shrubs and trees. She would go on to become a master gardner. Her first employment was at the former Barker's Dept. Store in the Garden Dept. and her love of flora and fauna expanded. She would move on to work at Salem Country Gardens and then become the head gardner for Mitchell College in New London. She loved her work.
On Sept. 21, 1985, Linda and her soulmate, Michael Milefski, were married at Salem Congregational Church. This shifted Linda's gardening focus to that of being a mom raising their two children. Linda returned to the workplace but this time at Mohegan Elementary School working with children with special needs and eventually moving to work for the State of Connecticut Dept. of Developmental Services until her illness forced her to retire.
She leaves behind her loving parents; her husband; children, LaKota and Brooke Milefski; a brother, Roger Wilson II and his wife, Cynthia; sister, Rosemarie Bamber and partner, James Rogers; along with numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and a long list of friends, all of whom she held dear to her.
Special thanks to Penny Cherry who was always supportive and caring of Linda during her treatments and doctor's visits.
Calling hours will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 6, at the Montville Funeral Home of Church & Allen, 53 Norwich-New London Tnpk., Uncasville. Memorial services will commence at 6 p.m. Burial is private at the convenience of the family.
Donations in Linda's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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Memories and Condolences
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Roger Wilson II
May 14, 2017
Can't begin to express my sorrow to Michael, Lakota and Brooke. I too loved Linnie with all my heart. I will shed many tears, but I will also have many great memories of my sister. Linnie will always be with us in our hearts. Love you Linnie! Love you Michael, Lakota and Brooke.
Elaine Peterson
May 10, 2017
To Mike and family,
With heartfelt sympathy I express my condolences for your loss.
Linda was an exceptionally caring person and sensitive to the needs of others. Her amazing wit and humor was a gift to all!
Ed and Robin Glynn
May 6, 2017
We are so sorry to hear of Linda's passing. Linda had a smile that could light up a room and her hugs were awesome. May your memories and support of family and friends bring you comfort in the days ahead.
I give you this one thought to keep
I am with you still----I do not sleep
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awake in the morning hush
I am the swift, uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft star that shines at night.
Do not think of me as gone.....
I am with you still---in each new dawn
Linda may you rest in peace.
Rozann Valenti
May 5, 2017
I will miss Linda's upbeat personality and her contagious laugh. You fought a long hard battle sweetheart. You are in peace now with the Lord.
Jenn
May 5, 2017
Great Woman I worked with Linda in the 90s at Mitchell College may she Rest In Peace
Thought's and Prayers for the family
Kim
May 5, 2017
I will miss you my friend.
Marcia Graham
May 4, 2017
Mike and family, So very sorry to hear about Linda's final journey. She was a great and fun person with a wonderful smile and laugh. Remember the fun times and the sharing together. Sending love and light.
Marcia Graham
Cindy Kaiser
May 4, 2017
Mike my deepest sympathies go out to you and your girls, Remember all the great times she gave you all. Thoughts and prayers sent your way.
Elaine Pressley
May 4, 2017
Michael,& Family, Know I am thinking of You'all at this sad time. Linda was so special. My thoughts and Prayers go out to you. Thank-you for this family thinking of me YRS Ago when you all came to North Carolina to visit Me. Love you all and prayers go out to the Family.
Wendell,Bobby,Mr and Mrs Reed (Reed Family)
May 4, 2017
Mike we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Linda brought so much joy to a lot of people. She will be deeply missed.
Mary (Reed) Guindon
May 4, 2017
Mike my deepest condolences to you and your family. Prayers and thoughts are sent to you. Please know that she is in the arms of the angels now and they will guide her gently to Heaven.
Greg Wilkinson
May 4, 2017
Please accept my deepest sympathies. Linda's warmth, kindness, and compassion were evident to all fortunate enough to have known her. She was a wonderful human services professional and her work on behalf of those we serve was both exceptional and impactful.
Lana (Allen) Jewett
May 4, 2017
Mike my deepest condolences to you and your family.
Kristina and Todd Anderson
May 3, 2017
Michael, LaKota & Brooke, your wife/mom was a great, loving & caring woman. Linda taught me so much. She taught me about horticulture & the lessons of life. I thank God that He put us in each other's lives. Linda was my mentor, I will deeply miss her & remember all of the great laughs that we had together. I love her very much.
Krissy & Todd
Thomas Scarratt
May 3, 2017
Mike and family.
I am sorry for your loss, my sincere condolences to all of you. May God give you all the comfort and strength that you need as you move forward. God Bless you all, RIP Linda
kara wilson
May 3, 2017
My deepest condolences go out to my family .Linda was so kind and fun loving person always had a smile .I feel bad I didn't make it to say good bye .But its not Good bye its till we meet again .I love you cousin I will see ya someday
Barbara Bob and Joshua Roberge
May 3, 2017
Our deepest sympathy to Milefski and Wilson Family. We all have so many Memories and Linda I still have the picture of both us when we were pregnant with Lokota and Josh who are month a part. Love you Linda.
Cindy Wilson
May 3, 2017
Linnie you meant more to me than you will ever know. I will love you always and will miss you very much. I'm so sorry Michael that you lost your best friend your wife and the mother of your children. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pat Gualandi
May 3, 2017
So very, very sorry to hear of the passing of your wife and mother. I had the privilege of working with her at Mohegan School and she she was always a delight. Your entire family is in my thoughts and prayers. May she rest in peace.
Dawn Penman
May 3, 2017
You truly were one of a kind! The best kind at that! I have such great memories of the years we worked together!! As well as the yes we remained friends. Please know that my family is thinking of yours at this most difficult time. Prayers and healing thoughts for them as they deal with this loss. Love you Linda. ❤
May 3, 2017
My sincerest of sympathies extended to the family and friends. Among his many assignments, Jesus lovingly promises "to bind up the brokenhearted," and "comfort all who mourn."-Isaiah 61:1,2. Hoping you are strengthened with these words.
Donna Milefski
May 3, 2017
Sincere Condolences to family and friends..Linda was so much more then your average women Her strength,kindness , and love will carry on thru her family..She will be deeply missed ,but never forgotten
Adrienne (DeeDee) Graves
May 2, 2017
My deepest sympathy to the family of Linda..She will be sadly missed.
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