Linda Lare

Obituary of Linda Theresa Lare

Hermon—Linda Theresa Lare, 74, passed away with her family surrounding her on June 22, 2025 in Bangor after a long illness.  She was born in Caribou September 22, 1950, the daughter of Lawrence and Thelma (Gendreau) Gagnon.

 

 

Linda loved her family with her whole heart, if someone called, she answered. She and Troy had an amazing adventure called life. Whether getting together with friends, traveling to Europe, Hawaii or even a few cruises, her smile lit up the room and she was always willing to make new friends.

 

 

Linda was a very caring and compassionate lady. Throughout her life, she was a long-time paramedic, a public safety dispatcher and worked at the NICU at EMMC. She always did her best to make everyone else’s pain go away and cared deeply for them. Linda was also very active in her parish family serving as a communion minister and had key roles in the “Way of the Cross” processionals.

 

 

Linda was predeceased by her parents, sister Elaine and sister Lorraine.  She is survived by husband Troy of Hermon; daughter Amy Miquelon and husband Gerry; son Mike Shaw; godson Chris Gagnon and wife Megan; three grandchildren and a great-grandson; brother James Gagnon and wife Sharon; sister Carlene Deschenes and husband Romeo; many nieces and nephews. 

 

 

Linda’s family would like to give a special thank you to “Team Linda” – Lucie, Brittany and her staff at Winterberry Heights and the incredible folks from Bristol Hospice.

 

 

In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations be made to:

Alzheimer’s Association, c/o Winterberry Heights, 932 Ohio St., Bangor, ME  04401.  Please note “Team Winterberry” in the memo line.

 

 

Friends and family are invited to visit 4-7 P.M., Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Kiley & Foley Funeral Service, 299 Union St., Bangor.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 A.M. Friday, June 27, at St. Paul the Apostle Parish, St. Mary Catholic Church, 768 Ohio St., Bangor.  Inurnment will follow at Mt. Pleasant Catholic Cemetery, Ohio St., Bangor, following the service.  All are invited to a reception in the church hall following the services.

 

 

Messages and memories may be shared with the family at kileyandfoley.com

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Thursday
26
June

Visitation

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Kiley & Foley Funeral Service - Bangor
299 Union St.
Bangor, Maine, United States
(207) 942-0392
Friday
27
June

Funeral Mass

10:00 am
Friday, June 27, 2025
St. Mary's Catholic Church
768 Ohio St
Bangor, Maine, United States

Inurnment

Mt. Pleasant Catholic Cemetery
Ohio St.
Bangor, Maine, United States

Reception

All are invited back to the church hall following the inurnment for a reception.
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