Obituary of Linda Rose O'Connor

Voorheesville - Linda Rose O'Connor, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend passed away suddenly this past Friday, June 1, 2012 in her home. Linda and her husband, Thom, had just celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary on the 30th of May. Linda was a respected fiber artist participating in shows internationally and her work is included in many fine art collections here and abroad. Her passion for the art is reflected in the many generations of kids she taught through the Helderberg Workshop as well as the many quilting groups, artisan groups and adult education classes she taught and participated in. Linda and Thom had moved to Voorheesville in the early sixties and Linda has been an involved in many community programs and embraced the community as hers ever since. Born July 3, 1936 in Indianapolis, Indiana her family moved to Bartow, Florida where she grew up. She earned her B.A. at Florida State University where she met her husband, Thom. Linda is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Thom; her two sons, Sean and Ian and their wives, Cheryl and Joanne; her adoring grandchildren, Lara, Maurin, Evan and Angela; her brothers; Martin Howell (Jolene) of Lake Wales and Bernard, of Gainesville, Florida; and her sister, Christine Jenkins of Weaverville, North Carolina. Linda was a true friend and will be truly missed by all who knew her. Linda's funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:00 o'clock Tuesday morning at St. Matthew's Church, Mountainview St., Voorheesville. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in New Scotland. Calling hours will be Monday from 3 - 8 p.m. in the Reilly & Son Funeral Home, Voorheesville. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to St. Matthew's Church.