WESTFIELD: Linda Thatcher (Swanson), 1944-2021, would like to let you know that her work here is done. She received a call at 76 years old for an appointment from which she will not be returning. This assignment comes with a huge sign-on bonus, a reunion with family and friends she has not seen in a long time. She will see her late husband, William Thatcher, her sister Janice Dewing and her parents Edward and Lillian (Woods). Job security is exactly 110 percent. Her new mission takes her to a wonderful place where she will be playing cards, drinking the best scotch on the rocks, eating her favorite carbs, and driving where there are no idiots on the road. Music, laughter, crude jokes, and love are guaranteed. Food is delicious and you never gain an ounce. She left detailed instructions for us to go to every tag sale we can, only buy items on clearance, and always have the cake. Low adherence to this instruction will not be tolerated. We want to let her know that she did a great job and wish her a safe journey. We will remember her unique sense of humor, her race car driving skills, her energy, her love for life, family, and friends.
Her family still here: son Jason Schrecke, wife Michelle, grandson Jordan, step-grandchildren, brother Doug Swanson (Shirley), and sister Sandy (Larry Wilcox). Linda was born in Orleans, VT. She left there as a young adult and resided in western MA for most of her adult life. She retired from Noble Hospital. She worked very hard all her life, up until the very end. She made a difference in the lives of many.
We invite you to join us and celebrate when COVID has settled so we can party just like she wanted. Fill a glass with ice and add some Dewers – raise your glass to an amazing woman. www.firtionadams.com
