- Linda Jean Emus (née Fredericks) of Merrimack died unexpectedly on Friday, December 13th, due to injuries sustained from a fall. She was 78.
Linda was born on August 22, 1946 and grew up in Stoughton, MA. She was a 1964 graduate of Stoughton High School, and earned a Bachelor of Arts in elementary education from Bridgewater State University in 1969.
Linda devoted herself to raising her children in Foxborough and pursued a career as a social worker after that.
Linda moved to Florida in 1988 to escape the cold New England winters and lived in Treasure Island, St. Pete Beach and St. Augustine for nearly 30 years before relocating to Merrimack to be closer to her family in her golden years.
As an adult, Linda struggled with bi-polar disorder and addiction but through the grace of God and support from her peers at Alcoholics Anonymous, professional counselors, and her family remained sober for the last 35 years.
Linda was very creative and enjoyed painting, interior decorating and collecting vintage furniture and antiques. Her aesthetic was both whimsical and eclectic. Linda also enjoyed an occasional Diet Coke.
Linda is survived by her son, Scott, and his wife, June, of Clinton, Mass., daughter Jill VanEpps and her husband, Curtis, of Wallingford, VT; her granddaughter, Jocelyn Emus, of San Jose, CA; her grandson, Jackson Emus, of New York, NY; her brother, Derry Fredericks and his wife, Dede, of Yarmothport, MA; her sister-in-law, Ellen Fredericks, of Gilford, NH; nephews Brian Fredericks, Craig Fredericks, Bradley Fredericks and their families, and niece Valerie Fredericks.
She was predeceased by her parents, Amos and Blanche (nee Derry) Fredericks of Stoughton, and her brother, Wayne Fredericks, of Gilford, NH.
A celebration of life will be held on Friday, December 20th, at 2 PM at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 214 Main Street, Nashua, NH 03060. A private burial will be held at later time. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Waypoint in honor of Linda by visiting, https://waypointnh.org/get-involved/ways-to-give/#donate.
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