LIMESTONE – Linda G. Edgecomb, 72, wife of Reginald W. Edgecomb Sr., passed away Tuesday evening, Feb. 21, 2012, at her residence, after an extended illness. She was born Jan. 7, 1940, in Fort Fairfield, daughter of Franklin G. “Sonny” and Olive M. (Russell) Griffeth.
A lifelong resident of Limestone, Linda graduated from Limestone High School, class of 1957, and was married to Reginald W. Edgecomb, Oct. 25, 1958. Linda had been a member of Limestone United Methodist Church for more than 50 years where she served on the board of trustees, and also was a member of Red Hat Society. Mrs. Edgecomb played an active role in family farm operations, was a wonderful cook and a lover of all animals. She will be remembered as a loving wife, daughter, mother, grandmother and sister.
In addition to her parents, Linda was predeceased by one son, Reginald W. Edgecomb Jr., April 2, 1998; and one daughter, Darci D. Edgecomb, March 6, 2002. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Reginald of Limestone; two sons, Cameron H. Edgecomb and his wife, Pamela, of Lewiston, and Brent E. Edgecomb of Limestone; two brothers and sisters-in-law, John F. and Becky Griffeth of Caribou, and Paul B. and Doreen Griffeth of Limestone; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Diane and Asa Cook, Thalia Jane and Gary Tuck, Priscilla and Donn Doughty, and Catherine and Thomas Kilcollins, all of Fort Fairfield; four grandchildren, Matthew Grass of Presque Isle, Gretchen Edgecomb of Portland, Brandi Edgecomb of Bangor and Morgan Edgecomb of Lewiston; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Sharon and Bob Schrum of Limestone, Larry and Marie Edgecomb of Whitesburg, Tenn., Joanne and Michael Cellini of Windsor, Conn., and Donna Roix of Pinellas Park, Fla.; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends may call 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at Giberson-Dorsey Funeral Home, 144 Main St., Fort Fairfield. The funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, at Limestone United Methodist Church, 52 Main St., with Pastor Ellen Cleaves officiating. A time of continued fellowship with refreshments will be held after the service in the church dining room. Interment will take place later in the spring at Advent Cemetery, Limestone. Those who wish may contribute in memory of Linda to Reginald W. Edgecomb Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund, care of Katahdin Trust Co., 35 Main St., Limestone, ME 04750. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home and church.