WARREN — Linda Lee Ward, “Lindy Lou”, age 60, died peacefully but unexpectedly at home early in the morning of November 7, 2023.

She was born April 19, 1963 in Belfast, Maine to Alfred and Helen Peterson French. She grew up in Brooks, Maine and graduated from Mount View High School. Linda leaves everyone with many fond memories and smiles. The love of her life and best friend was her husband, William ‘Bill’ Ward. They both adored each other yet gave each other their space and chances to grow and change.

Linda was a people person. To know her was to love her. Her family was her number one priority and the love she had for her friends and family was like no other. Linda freely gave of herself and her own time. Whether it was cooking her specialty clam dip or egg gravy, hosting lobster feeds, making sure birthdays were full blown celebrations, sharing the treasure trove that was her desk drawer, or making Christmas magical for all, Linda had a sparkle that couldn’t be out done. Even though she had a large circle of friends, co-workers and family, she made each person she came in contact with feel like the most special person in her life. The comments on her Facebook page since she passed are too many to mention, as she touched the lives of so many.

She loved traveling and family vacations took them to many different places including, Hawaii, Virginia, Boston, New York, South Carolina, Detroit, Washington DC, Jackman, Lily Bay, New Hampshire, Vermont and other destinations. Even small weekend trips, or outings to the casinos (where she always got jackpots) brought her great joy.

She also loved being at home, tending her yard, fixing up her home. Linda’s zest for life, infectious laugh, straight-forwardness, kind soul and loving, caring nature will be sadly missed by all who loved her.

She was predeceased by her mother, Helen French; her father, Alfred French; and her brothers Perry, Lester and Ron.

Linda is survived by her husband Bill; her children, Kelly Hall and her daughter Lexi, Michael Hall, Kurt Ward and his wife Mallory and their children, Wyatt, Ryan and Will; an aunt, Janet Gilley; her siblings Frank Crosby and his wife Roxie, Nancy Crosby, Joann King and her husband Phil, Julie Watkins and her husband Joe, as well as many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

A memorial service will be held Monday, November 20, 2023, at 11 a.m., at Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland.

To share a memory or photo with Linda’s family, please visit their Book of Memories at www.bchfh.com.

Per her wishes, Linda will be laid to rest privately at Harmony Place Cemetery in Monroe, with her father.