July 23, 2021
Freitas, Linda J.
Linda Jean (St Cyr) Freitas, a longtime resident of Dedham, died Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at her home in Dedham. She was 66. Linda was born October 14, 1954 in Brighton, Massachusetts, a daughter of Paul Frederick and Marion Ruth (Newcomb) St Cyr. She graduated from Hyde Park High School and worked for 38 years as an Executive Administrative Assistant for the John Hancock Life Insurance Company in Boston until her retirement in 2010. Linda enjoyed league bowling and was an avid traveler. For over 50 years she spent the month of July on Cape Cod and she travelled annually to Florida for the past seven years to visit with her grandchildren during the Winter months. Visits to foreign countries and cruises were favorites also. Linda is survived by her husband, Manuel Joseph “Joe” Freitas Jr; her son, Nicholas Freitas of Dedham; her daughter Tara Smith, and her husband Cody, of Clearwater, Florida; her two grandchildren, Felix Joseph Smith and Lily June Smith, both of Florida; her mother, Marion R. (Newcomb) St Cyr of Dedham; her two brothers, Michael J. St Cyr of Norton, and Paul F. St Cyr of Maynard; and her two sisters, Karen M. Aucoin of Wilmington, and Suzanne Liborio of Abington. Visiting hours will be held Monday, July 26th from 2 to 4 pm at the Folsom Funeral Home, 87 Milton Street, Dedham followed by a Memorial Service in the funeral home at 4 o clock. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers donations to the American Cancer Society, 3 Speen Street, Suite 205, Framingham, MA 01701 would be appreciated.
Comments(15)
To The St Cyr family: I am so sorry to hear about Linda’s passing. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love patty.
RIP Aunt Linda. You were always so kind to me. Thank you for all the memories we shared at the Cape house and at your Christmas Eve parties.
I love you Linda. You were my best friend for 53 years. I will never forget you nor stop loving you. My wish in life is to be just like you were, kind, loving and the most laid back person I ever knew and “stuff like that.” We will see each other again and pick up where we left off minus the ridiculous things we did. I will love you forever. My heart is with you, Joe, Mom and family. Love Jan
My heart is with you all
RIP My Dear Friend, Linda. Remembering back of all the great times we had growing up.
I love you Linda. You were my best friend for 53 years. My wish in life is to be just like you were. You were the most laid back person I have ever known. I will miss and love you every day and “stuff like that.” My heart goes out to Joe, Mama Marion and my second family. We will meet again some day and pick up where we left off. Love you forever, Jan
So sorry for you loss. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy.
Dear Joe, family and friends
Sending my sincere prayers and condolences fir the loss of your dear wife Linda. I’m so sorry, No more suffering for her, she is at peace.
Sincerely Donna
You will be missed and forever in my heart ❤️ Iove you!
My heart is with you
Dear Joe, Mac, Karen, Michael, PF, Suzy, and all extended family members,
We are very saddened to hear of Linda’s passing. She was one of the sweetest and kindest women we were fortunate to know. Her easy- going manner and beautiful smile made her such a delight to be around and thoroughly enriched the lives of those she knew and loved. We hope all the good memories of happy times with her help you through these difficult times of grief.
Lots of love,
Sully and Doug
I am very sorry for your loss Joe. I think of you all the time. I’m sad to hear about Linda.
Joe I am so sorry on the loss of Linda.Way too young, You and your family will be in my prayers.
Joe I am very sorry for your loss. Will be keeping you and your family in my prayers
RIP Aunt Linda I’ll always cherish the thousands of memories from Christmas Eve parties to trips to the Cape. We’ll keep taking pictures for you xoxoxo.