Linda Christine Dickson, 75, of Waterford passed away on at Yale New Haven Hospital after a long fought battle of 33 years with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family and friends.
Linda was born on March 22, 1944 in New London to Vanor and Elizabeth Dickson. She graduated from Waterford High School and later Eastern Connecticut State University. Linda went on to pursue a career in education. She was a beloved teacher in the Waterford Public Schools for thirty-six years where she taught grades one through four at Great Neck, Southwest, and Cohanzie Elementary Schools. She is most remembered for her creativity, love of science and nature. Linda was a teacher who brought out the best in her students and all those who knew her.
She is survived by two brothers, Wayne Dickson and Norman Dickson; nieces and nephews Kimberly Dickson, Eric Dickson, and Donna Grenier; as well as great nieces and nephews Elizabeth, Abigail, Miles, and Blake.
A memorial service will be held at Fulton-Theroux Funeral Home, 181 Ocean Ave., New London at 11:00am on Saturday, December 7, 2019.