Linda Ellen (Simard) Eastman

We are saddened to say on Friday, March 12th, Linda passed away peacefully in her Franklin, NH home after many years of battling dementia and cancer. She was surrounded by her loving husband Harry, daughter Lisa, and her puppy Oliver. Linda loved having her Iced Tea, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, and of course, her steak and cheese subs!

Linda could be found on a Sunday afternoon enjoying car rides throughout the lakes region with her husband. The two of them enjoyed finding new restaurants to stop along the way and enjoy each other's company. She was an avid walker and took any opportunity she could for a stroll around the neighborhood on warm summer days. Linda was always the life of the party at any gathering whether she was hosting it, or was a guest at her son Gary's, or daughter Lisa's home. All family and friends alike looked forward to being in Linda's company, as she always had one of those infectious smiles that could turn anyone's day around.

She was predeceased by her parents Lionel and Dorothy Simard, her Aunt Betty Foss, cousin Dolly O'Donnell, in laws Harold and Mae Eastman, and her beloved son T.J.

Linda leaves behind her husband Harry of 53 years, her son Gary and wife Leeann, her daughter Lisa and husband Paul, grandchildren T.J., Brandon, Jake, Bryan, Kaylee, Jordan, and great-grand daughter Madelynn. She also leaves behind several in-laws, Bill and Bev, Bob and Trudy, Elaine and Bob and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society or the Pope Memorial SPCA. Arrangements have been entrusted to Phaneuf Funeral Homes and Crematorium. To view an online tribute, leave a message of condolence or for more information please visit www.phaneuf.net.