Linda Rainaud ... Dorcas Society member; at 72

LEBANON, Maine - On Monday, April 24, 2023, Linda Lee (Ciccotelli) Rainaud died at the age of 72.

Linda was born on April 21, 1951, in Rochester, N.H., to Salvatore and Winifred (Hurd) Ciccotelli. She attended Nute High School graduating in 1969 and marrying her husband of 54 years, Brian Rainaud Sr. in the same year. They raised three children, Rhonda, Brian and Theresa.

Linda was preceded in death by her father, Salvatore, her mother, Winifred, brother, Douglas and great uncle Vito. She is survived by her husband Brian (Zeke), her three children Rhonda Bruedle and her husband Ed, Brian and his significant other Heather, and Theresa Drake and her husband Tim. Siblings Thomas and his wife Melanie, Donna Ciccotelli, Cindy Snyder and her husband Jim, David and his wife Mary, Dorene Ciccotelli, Paula Collins and her husband Shawn, Michael and his wife Dawn and Lisa Ciccotelli. She was a loving, cherished and adored grandmother to Brittany, Tyler, Caleb, Mason, Julia, Josh and Jenna. Great grandmother to Theodore, Brock, Joshua, Jade and Jessabelle. She is also survived by two great aunts, Rosalie Ciccotelli and Arlene Ciccotelli, many cherished nieces, nephews and their children. She is also survived by many many great friends including but not limited to her beloved Golden Girls.

Linda enjoyed being part of the Lebanon Historical Society and the Dorcas Society.

Linda will be remembered as the person who gave everything and asked for little. She was lovingly referred to as Mom, Gram, Mimi and Lee. The loss of her love and compassion has created an empty space in the hearts of all those who knew and loved her.