Caledonia/Livonia: January 15, 2015 at age 59 years at the Teresa House, Geneseo. Predeceased by her parents; Gerald & Catherine Turner, and siblings; Howard “Ted” Gorton and Donna Brandow. Survived by her daughter Katie (Ryan) Fiscus of Mumford, grandchildren; Lilly, Amelia “Mia”, and Colton Fiscus. Siblings; Gary (Nancy) Gorton of Mt. Morris, Lynn (Carolyn) Gorton of Canadice, Leigh (Martie) Gorton of Geneseo, Debbie Smith of Pittsford, Jerry (Deanna) Turner of Henrietta. Sister-in-law Sharon Gorton of Hilton, nieces & nephews, aunts & uncles, cousins, and many other loving family and friends.
Linda has always been well known for her courage and good humor in the face of nearly constant medical issues since she was a child. Everyone who has ever met her was given a smile despite the pain she was always experiencing. Since graduating from Livonia Central in 1974, Linda has kept busy. For the past 14 years she has volunteered at Teresa House in Geneseo, and was fortunate to spend her last days in the comfort of this beautiful house surrounded by those she loved. For many years Linda could be found making memories and laughing with her “Crew”, often at Lamoka Lake. Most recently, she has enjoyed spending time with her three beautiful grandchildren.
Friends may call on Sunday, January 25th, from 2-5pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree St., Rte 15&20A, Livonia. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Monday, January 26th, at 11am at the United Methodist Church of Livonia, 21 Summers St., Livonia. Memorial contributions may be made to Teresa House, 21 Highland Road, Geneseo, NY 14454, Crossroads House, 11 Liberty Street, Batavia, NY 14020, or the Bethany Fire Dept., 5253 Old Telephone Road, East Bethany, NY 14054. To send a condolence and for further information please visit:
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Dear Linda,
I thank you for all your thankless hours and work, that you gave effortlessly, to all that crossed the door of the Teresa House. I had the pleasure of laughing with you and admiring you from afar. I will remember the last message you left me in July…God Bless you and your family. Love, your Friend Sharon M.
We’re Friends
You can be you I can be me.
We can have our opinions, don’t have to agree.
We still get each other and love all the quirks.
We’re totally different, but somehow it works.
We laugh and have fun.
We talk and we share.
This kind of friendships special and rare.
40 years is a long time I miss you OLD B
My deepest sympathy to Linda’s whole combined family. Especially to you Katie, your husband Ryan, and your children, on the loss of your mother, mother-in-law and grandmother. She too was my friend, and oh how I remember the many years…… living on the same “Big Tree Road”, walkin & talkin, riding the school bus, rocking & rolling at “Ralph’s Roller Rink”, her infectious giggle and great laughter, these things about her, I too will miss. I haven’t seen her in several years (didn’t know where she had gone), but use to see her on a regular bases, when I was out and about and we always took the time to talk and catch up, on the latest of things. I pray for the greatest of peace and comfort, for you all, during this time of loss.
To the Turner and Gorton familys- My condolences to you. I remember hanging with Lana when we were teens. Have seen her a few times over the years. She was a wonderful person, always laughing.
Being best friends with Lana Banana since 7th grade, we got in a lot of troube together! Lana was always the life of parties. Good times girl! You will be missed!
RIP Linda….the “good old days” at Beddie’s come back to mind when I think of you. So much laughter & fun.
Our thoughts & prayers are with all the family & friends at this difficult time.
Linda was, is and forever will be one of God’s Angel’s! Her Kind and Giving Heart was shared with many.
I send you a Huge Hug On Angel Wings My Friend!
I will always remember Lana’s kindness and sense of humor. She always had a way of making everything fun. My condolences to her family and friends, most of all her wonderful and faithful friend Cindy Stevens.
John was always so fond of Linda. As a Student and then working with her at Teresa House. He had a special name for her. Probably not proper to put on here but he did mean it in an endearing way. The phone would ring, when he knew it was Linda looking for help, he would answer it and say “It’s that pain ———– calling” She would get such a big charge out of him. God Bless you, Linda, you have earned your wings. Fly with the angels.
God Bless Linda and her family.
So many years of so much appreciated service
To the Teresa House in Geneseo.
And such a fun pleasure to work with!!!
Your strength and courage truly inspirational…
Fondly. Kate Kingsley
To the Turner and Girton familes, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this great time of loss.
Guy & Cindy Ward
I was so fortunate to have Linda come into my life! In just a few short years she became one of my dearest friends. She brought so much joy and a lot of laughs into my life. For someone who had so little you gave so much. I will miss her more than I can say. Rest in peace my dear friend.
I am so sorry for your lose. I have great memories of her. May God help you through this difficult time.
It was 1979 at our 15 year school reunion that I last saw Linda, she was doing great, living life to the fullest. It is sad to hear of her passing. I’ll remember the years we went roller skating in Wayland. We had such a great time. Rest in peace.
Lana, You were there for so many people helping in so many ways. Growing up as kids always skating or hanging out in town just having fun! Always full of laughter. You will be Greatly missed. My Condolences to the Family Cindy Mastin
I am so sorry I did not know her better and I send my sincere sympathy to all of her family. May God watch over you and give you comfort.