Linda Olsen (Nurme, Ruggles) passed away Friday December 15, 2023, at the age of 80. Linda was born in Stamford CT and grew up in Darien CT. Linda is the daughter Raymond and Elizabeth Nurme. Linda graduated Darien High and Berkeley College in NY.
After raising her family, Linda started Ruggles Workroom (Carpet) in 1982; a carpet / install company dealing with the trade. Linda was one of the very few, if not the only Women Owned company in this industry when starting out.
Linda’s zest for life was centered around her family. Linda leaves behind her husband of 18 years, Woodrow Olsen, her Daughters Debbie LaConte, Deanna Ruggles (Mike Stroli), Kelly McCarthy (Brian), her 6 grandchildren, Richard Nau Jr, Ann Marie, Denise, John (Nicole) LaConte, Erin and Brian McCarthy Jr. and great grandson John T. LaConte, stepchildren Mark, Scott (Jen) Olsen. Her brother Raymond Nurme (Marilyn).
Linda was pre-deceased by her daughter Denise Ruggles. It gives the family great peace knowing that this Christmas Mom, Denise, Gram and Pop are together.
Linda enjoyed traveling with her husband and knitting more blankets (or was it a scarf) than we all needed. She cherished those phone conversations with her girlfriends, Marilyn B, Sheila, Penny and friend Jim.
Mom wanted to leave her message for all; Learn to laugh and be silly at the right time and love your children.
Services will be private per the wishes of our Mom. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to one of Linda’s favored charities, Wounded Warriors, or Tunnels for Towers.
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