PALM HARBOR, Fla. — Linda Eileen Bragdon Litchfield, 60, passed peacefully from this life on Thursday, June 28, at her home in Palm Harbor, Fla., following a long illness. She bravely fought her illnesses with determination and dignity.

Linda was born Nov. 5, 1951, in York, to Patricia Morrison Bragdon and Robert G. Bragdon of Wells. Linda attended Wells High School, where she excelled in music, sports and academics.

On Sept. 11, 1970, she married John Gardner Litchfield of Wells, enjoying a wonderful 42-year marriage. They moved to West Poland in 1976, where she began a successful knitting business. In 1987, Linda joined Stephens Memorial Hospital in Norway as a supervisor. During this time, she was also a rape crisis counselor and aided many in need.

In 2002, Linda and John moved to Palm Harbor, Fla. Linda joined St. Joseph’s Diagnostic Center in Tampa, where she was a cherished manager, mentor and friend to all who knew her. She was an extremely active and energetic woman; she enjoyed gardening, traveling, cooking and hosting many memorable family gatherings and holidays.

She is survived by her devoted and cherished husband, John G. Litchfield of Palm Harbor, Fla.; her two loving daughters, Alison L. LeRoy of Fort Carson, Colo., and Erica J. Litchfield of Riverview, Fla.; her loving siblings, Martha B. Connolly of Poland, Rebecca A. Wright of Scarborough, Robert G. Bragdon of Wells and Charles M. Bragdon of Wells; a son-in-law, Kevin LeRoy; two grandsons, Mitchell and Derek LeRoy, all of Fort Carson, Colo.; Linda also has many nieces, nephews and cousins in Maine, who will miss her dearly.

Linda was predeceased by her parents, Robert G. Bragdon in 1970; and Patricia Bragdon McQuinn, June 13.

Linda was the heart of our family; words cannot express how deeply she will be missed.

Linda’s family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to her doctors and home caregivers for the wonderful care they provided.

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