Linda Jean Hapworth

Winslow, Maine Linda Jean Baker Hapworth 1948-2011 Linda Jean Baker Hapworth died from pancreatic cancer on June 22, 2011 at her residence with her loving family by her side. She was born on January 20, 1948 in Waterville, Maine, the daughter of the late Floyd A. Baker and the recently deceased, Phyllis Moody Baker. Linda married the love of her life Wayne N. Hapworth on July 16, 1966. She attended Williams High School in Oakland and graduated from the class of 1966. Linda was a stay at home mom while her children were going to school, but it wasn't long after the kids left the nest, Linda decided to further her education and went to college and graduated in 1989 from KVTC, where she earned her Associates Degree as a legal secretary. She was currently employed for the past 11 years at the Board of Overseers of the Bar in Augusta and for the past 41 years , she was responsible for the family farms record keeping and farm activities. She had many hobbies and interests such as knitting, crossword puzzles, sudoku, basket weaving, line dancing and spending time with her dog Trisha. Linda is survived by her husband, Wayne; 2 sons Kevin Hapworth and his wife Wendy of Winslow and Scott Hapworth and his wife Liz of Winslow, a daughter Suzanne Dubois of Winslow and her companion Mike Reed of Yarmouth; four grandchildren, Patrick Hapworth, Danielle Dubois, Tyler Hapworth and Dylan Hapworth; 3 sisters, Pat Smith and her husband Bill of Newburgh, Edna Whalen and her husband John of East Vassalboro, Karen Ferran and her husband Bo of Waterville. 2 brothers, Floyd Baker and his wife Gail of Oakland and Jeffrey Baker and his wife Lisa of Fairfield. Linda's family also extended to half-sisters, Bette Hadaway and her husband Rance of Moncks Corner South Carolina, Marie McMahon of Waterville, Roberta Wise and her husband Bill of Gorham, Karen Gareau and her husband Ron of Cranston, Rhode Island; half-brothers, Douglas Baker and his wife Phyll of Livermore California, Willard Bill Baker and his wife Karen of Peabody, Mass. Linda will also be missed by her sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Deborah Short and her husband Stan of Pittsfield; Ted Hapworth and his wife Cindy of Clinton and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She is predeceased by a sister Terry Flanagan, half-sister Faye Philbrick and a half-brother Harold Baker and brother-in-law Eric Hapworth. The following wishes and gratitude came directly from Linda prior to her death. " To my husband, children, grandchildren, co-workers and all of my blessed friends whom I've come to depend on over the last year or so of my life are so precious and dear to me. Thank you to all of my caregivers , who have walked with me through this journey in my life and to all of my friends , who provided Wayne and I wonderful meals. Please know how much I love all of you and just how much you are all appreciated. I would like to thank my precious sister-in-law Deborah Short and her husband Stan for taking care of my mother-in-law, Pat in her time of need. I would also like to thank uncle Lee Hapworth for all of the wonderful things he has done for me and my family. Lee you mean so much to me. Thank you, to all of my friends and caregivers who traveled to Philadelphia with me for my treatments for over a year. Thank you to my co-workers, who have come to my side in so many ways. A special appreciation goes out to Eva at Bonnie's Diner, who made me a lot of delicious meals and to all my friends at the Diner I will miss seeing all of you every morning. God Bless each and every one of you , who have become a very important part of my life" Love, Mom/Linda Linda's husband and children want to express how much they appreciated Michelle from HealthReach, Dr. Lovitz, Father Steve and Sheila for their kindness, friendship and the love they had for Linda. With their help and assistance Linda was able to live her remaining time at home surrounded by the people who loved her dearly. A period of visitation will be Sunday June 26, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Gallant Funeral Home 10 Elm Street Waterville. A church service will be held Monday June 27 at 11 a.m. at St. Mark's Episcopal Church Eustis Parkway Waterville. The burial will take place at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery Grove Street Waterville. A reception will immediately follow the burial at the Masonic Lodge on the Old County Road, Waterville. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area in memory of Linda Hapworth. Donations can be mailed to 304 Main Street Waterville, Maine 04901. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------