Linda Jean Stone

BRANDON:

Linda Bailey Stone, age 72, passed peacefully; surrounded by family; on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at her home in Brandon.

Linda was born in Rutland on June 25, 1952. She was the daughter of Norman and Phyllis (Disorda) Bailey. She grew up in Brandon where she received her early education. She graduated from Otter Valley Union High School, class of 1970. Following graduation, she married David William Stone on June 27, 1970 in Brandon. She began her working career at Brandon Training School, and was employed there until the school closed. She afterwards continued working for the State of Vermont with the Department of Children & Families. She retired in 2014 as a member of the Special Investigation Unit for DCF. She was a past president of Brandon American Legion Unit #55 Ladies Auxiliary. Linda loved spending time with her family.

She is survived by two daughters; Yvonne Perry and Sarah Wideawake, one son; David Stone, a brother; Norman Bailey, Jr and one sister; Carol Racine. 13 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews & cousins also survive her.  She was predeceased by her parents, her husband David Stone, a son Stephen Piper, a sister; Pamela Sue Bailey and a brother; Robert “Beetle” Bailey.

All services will be private.

Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers may be made, in her memory to; Dunmore Hose Company, 61 Franklin Street, Brandon, VT 05733.

Arrangements by Miller & Ketcham of Brandon.