Linda is survived by her loving husband, Mark; and adoring children, sons William, Patrick, James, and new daughter-in-law, Camille; her sisters, Shari Bach in Vermont, and Lisa Bond in Florida; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She will be missed by all of them as well as many dear friends from all her previous stops along her journey of life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Maria Bond, of Montpelier, Vermont.
Linda was born on the 14th of April, 1960, in Tucson, AZ to Robert and Maria Bond. She graduated from the University of Vermont in 1983, with a degree in Nursing, having already married Mark in November of 1982. After moving to El Paso, TX to join Mark, the pair began the globetrotting life of an Active Duty Army couple, with stops in Kentucky, Germany, and Virginia, among others. Over a period of six years, Linda and Mark welcomed three sons, and Linda began the most beloved role of her life, Mother. Her boys will always remember her as a kind and attentive mother, who was loving and encouraging without measure, and took great pride that she raised three Eagle Scouts.
Linda was an accomplished traveler, planning several trips over the years. While living in Germany, she was instrumental in providing her family an opportunity to explore much of Western Europe; an experience that can’t be overstated. She was passionate about her family, and helping others. She was never hesitant to volunteer to be a team mom, room mother, bake sale contributor, or field trip chaperone. After a few years as a stay at home mom, she began a new adventure, as a preschool teacher for 15 years, a challenge which spoke to her caring nature and led to her becoming a substitute teacher in Fairfax County. She was also heavily involved in various activities and groups such as Bunco, Pokeno, Tea, Book Club, the 22153 zip code group and the Army Officer spouses club at both Fort Belvoir and Fort Meyer. Linda most recently became the President of the Catholic Women of the Chapel (CWOC) at Fort Belvoir, a role outside her previous experiences, but which she relished. She also served as Parish Council Secretary for the Fort Belvoir Catholic Community for the past three years.
A funeral is scheduled for 11:00 AM, Monday, the 13th of July at Demaine Funeral Home in Springfield, VA, with internment to follow at Quantico National Cemetery. Due to the current restrictions, this must be family only, but there will be a livestream for those wishing to celebrate Linda from afar. Viewing hours will be from 2:00 PM-4:00 PM and 6:00 PM-8:00 PM on Sunday the 12th, at Demaine; all are welcome and encouraged to attend.
For Live Facebook Streaming of the Funeral Service, go to: https://www.facebook.com/DemaineFuneral/
