Linda Mary Secord

Linda M. (Howe) Secord went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 5, 2025. There she will join her beloved husband of 55 years, Harold “Moe” Secord, who predeceased her on May 2, 2024. She was 76 years old at her passing.

She was born the daughter of Marcellus Howe Sr. and Mary (Duso) Howe on February 18, 1949, in Brattleboro, VT. She grew up in Hinsdale, NH and attended local schools, graduating in 1967. After graduation, she worked for a short time at the New England Telephone Company, in Brattleboro, VT, before leaving to start her family.

In 1968 she married Harold (Moe) Secord at the Federated Church in Winchester, NH, with many friends and family in attendance, and after living briefly in Hinsdale moved to Winchester.

She was the proud mother of two sons, Michael (Mick) and John Secord. Her children were her life, and she cherished all the special times she spent with them. She enjoyed attending all her son’s sporting events. She also enjoyed making special memories with her grandchildren, doing crafts, cooking, and just enjoying each of their company.

In 1980, she began working at Douglas Toy Company as a hand embroiderer and remained there until her retirement. She made many long-time friendships with the people there. She enjoyed going on trips to Maine every year and a special road trip to Oklahoma to see friends, along with all the backroad adventures with her husband. She loved to cook and enjoyed sharing with others, leading to many special holiday times with family and friends.

In her own words, “God gave me all the best and I was so very blessed and thankful for a long and wonderful life”.

She was a member of the Northfield Baptist Church, Northfield MA, for over 50 years.

She was predeceased by her husband, father Marcellus Howe Sr., and stepmother Barbara; her mother Mary Wallen and stepfather Walter; a brother Marcellus Howe Jr.; stepsiblings, and many aunts, uncles, and other family members.

She leaves behind her sons and their wives, Michael and Lena of West Chesterfield, NH, and John and Deborah of Lincoln, North Dakota; grandchildren Hannah, Sarah, and Maverick; great- granddaughter Anya; her sisters-in-law Pat Howe, Arlayne Secord, Norma Secord; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins, along with many friends.

At her request, there are no formal services. A graveside memorial will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 11:00am in the Evergreen Cemetery, Forest Lake Road, Winchester, NH. All are welcome to attend.

Donations can be made in her memory to the Northfield Baptist Church, 87 Main Street, Northfield, MA 01360 or Home Healthcare Hospice, & Community Services, PO Box 564, Keene, NH 03431.