Linda A. Groves

AUBURN: Linda A. Groves, 70, of Auburn passed away peacefully Saturday morning at the Hospice House in Auburn. She was born on July 30, 1944 the daughter of the late Howard and Noella (Breton) Groves. She lived and attended school in Auburn and worked at Pathways for many years. She enjoyed her family and her friends at Bolster Heights, where she resided and always had a big smile for everyone. Linda loved playing games and spent many hours doing crafts that she shared with family and friends. Linda was always interested in her cousins’ families’ activities, especially sporting events and family gatherings during holidays and special occasions. She enjoyed her trips to Florida, attending Pine Tree Camp in Belgrade and her trip to Ship Ahoy in Boothbay. Linda was also a long time member of Sacred Heart Church in Auburn. She will be missed by all who knew her. Linda is survived by her cousins; Irene Bureau and her husband Normand, Pauline Penley, Joseph Breton and his wife Irene, Doris Conley, Nancy Reed, Donna Forgues and Leo Groves. The family wishes to thank Bolster Heights Health Care Facility, the countless caring staff (too many to name) who took care of Linda on a daily basis, and to especially thank Ina, Donna, Sue, and Louise for all they did for Linda while she resided there. A special thanks also to Dr. Lise Cloutier, Dr. David Burke, and Dr. Thomas Hattan and of course the Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice who provided care and compassion for Linda and her family. You are invited to share your thoughts, condolences and fond memories of Linda through her guestbook at www.thefortingroupauburn.com

FUNERAL NOTICE:

GROVES---Linda A., 70, of Auburn died Saturday Nov. 15 at the Hospice House in Auburn. Visiting hours will take place at Fortin\Auburn on Tuesday Nov. 18 from 4-7pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Church on Wednesday Nov. 19 at 11am followed by committal prayers at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Lewiston. Those wishing, in lieu of flowers, may make a charitable contribution in Linda’s memory to: Bolster Heights Health Care Facility Activities Group 26 Bolster St. Auburn, ME 04210 or Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice 15 Strawberry Ave. Lewiston, ME 04240. Arrangements are under the care of The Fortin Group \ Plummer & Merrill Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services 217 Turner St. Auburn, 783-8545.