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Linda Wisehart Obituary
Linda worked at Aramark in Nashville as the H.R./Payroll director before retiring in 2016. She also enjoyed her work with the child and family agency in New London, CT and the Y.M.C.A. in Westerly, RI before moving to TN.
The last few years of her life were spent battling Alzheimer's disease with her husband by her side and her family's support.
Besides her husband, she leaves behind her 3 children Shannon and husband Demetrio Rayta of Narragansett, RI, Shelley and husband Tracy Tangen of Christiana, TN and son John Wisehart of Pawcatuck, CT; 7 grandchildren Trevor, Ethan and Leia Wisehart of Westerly, RI and Kyla, Jack and Dylan Tangen of Christiana, TN and Hillary Cowell and husband Jack of Wrentham, Mass.; 2 great-grandchildren Sydney and Emmett of Wrentham, Mass.; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother George Gaudlap and sisters Shirley Sullivan, Rose Maggs and Penelope Tetlow.
Calling hours will be held from 4-7pm on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at the SR Avery Funeral Home, 3A Bank St. Hope Valley, RI. A graveside service will be held on Monday, September 22, 2025, at 11am at Pine Grove Cemetery, Hope Valley, RI.
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Marc Cinquegrana
September 22, 2025
My deepest sympathies to you all. Much love and prayers
Dale Miller Allen
September 21, 2025
John and family so sorry to see the passing of Linda. You are in my prayers.
Deanna L Hebert
September 19, 2025
Linda and I reconnected over twenty years ago.I was walking thru Westerly and she saw me.who knew that meeting would lead us to her being one of my closest dearest friends..we would talk every day and she gave me guidance and advice. I loved how much she loved my mom. Im not going to say Im going to miss her..because she is still in my heart
Beverly I Jessop
September 19, 2025
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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