Linda Marie Waite

Linda was born in Gorham, ME. on January 11, 1943. She was a daughter of the late Howard and Ruth (Gray) Robinson and grew up in Portland, ME where she attended local schools.

She started her career as a Human Resource Specialist for Portland Public Schools in 1978 and retired from The Portland School Department in 2003. In addition to working at the school department she also worked at Ralph's Tavern, Bubba's, and Kmart, sometimes working three jobs in one day during the holiday seasons. Linda had a strong work ethic and worked hard to provide for her family.

Linda was an avid Reader and enjoyed spending time at libraries and bookstores. She found comfort in the pages of a book. She enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, puzzles that challenged her mind, and games like Yahtzee, Scrabble, and Solitaire. She loved dancing, listening to music, and morning coffee chit chats filled with laughter. She also enjoyed talking on the phone with her daughter Teresa, even if she couldn't hear half of what was said, it made for some funny conversations. She loved looking at family photos, past and present, but what Linda enjoyed and loved the most, was the time she spent with her children and grandchildren.

She is survived by her daughter Teresa Libby and husband Richard of FL., her son Robert Richards and partner Jessica Higgins of Westbrook, ME., daughter Althea Waite and fiancee' Kevin MacDonald of Portland, ME., and her fur baby of 17 years, Alex the Cat.

14 grandchildren: Stacey, Tabitha, Patricia, Daniel, Shane, Michael, Ryan, Felicity, Ryan, James, Joseph, Catherin, Damian, and Mashia

23 great grandchildren: Ashlee, Max, Athena, Faye, Olivia, Ricky, Keegan, Aiden, Elijah, Gabe, Annika, Colin, Hunter, Conner, Lennox, Londyn, Santanna, Royce, Ryn, Michael Jr., Max, Maisy, Camden, and her grandpuppy Khloe

7 great great grandchildren: Skylar, Kylee, Rylan, Jaxon, Julian, Jelani, and Emma.

She is also survived by her sister Mavis Dolbow of NJ., her brother in law Tom Martin, many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and family friends who knew her as Gram.

Linda was preceded in death by a daughter Catheryn Ann Richards, a granddaughter (who she raised) Linda Marie Richards-Mowatt, a sister Ava Martin, two brothers Wayne and Gary Robinson, and many other loved ones.

A special thank you to Mashia Taylor and her fiancee' Christopher Floyd for all your help and support in caring for gram.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

In honor of Linda’s wishes, in lieu of flowers, please consider donating to an organization that helps abused children.

Update: A celebration of Life will be held on February 25, 2023 between 11:30am and 4pm at Brunos restaurant

(Ocean Star Banquet Hall) 33 Allen ave, Portland, ME 04103