1947 – 2015

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Linda May (Samson) Quade, 67, a resident of Huntsville, Ala., and formerly of Livermore Falls, passed away Sunday, Jan. 4, at her home, with her husband by her side.

She was born in Augusta on May 26, 1947, a daughter of Gerard Samson Sr. and Yvette (Labbe) Samson. Linda was a graduate of Livermore Falls High School. Linda married Paul J. Quade in Mobile, Ala., on May 12, 1997. She worked for G.H. Bass, Corpus Christi School and Sears.

Linda enjoyed reading, maintaining a neat home and she had a deep affection for cats. She also enjoyed spending time with her husband, Paul. She had a deep belief in God and a tremendous spirit, which helped her through her health difficulties. We were very blessed with a special gift of having Linda as a sister and part of our family.

She is survived by her husband, Paul Quade, of Huntsville, Ala.; her brother, Gerard “Jerry” Samson and his wife, Pat, of Marshall, N.C.; her sister, Theresa Blais and her husband, Roger, of Jay; nieces and nephews, Jerry and Kelly Samson, Kristy Brochu, Peter and Al Blais and Mary Marston; and many loving cousins.

She was predeceased by her parents.

Messages of condolence may be sent to www.finleyfuneralhome.com.