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Linda L. Lefaver, 75

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Linda Louise (Moorby) Lefaver, 75 of North Adams, MA, died Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at her home.

She was born in Moriah, NY, on December 16, 1943, a daughter of Kenneth Moorby and Mae (Mulliss) Moorby Field. She attended schools in Vergennes, VT.

Linda was the owner and operator of Linda’s Café in North Adams for over 20 years.

She was the widow of Leo J. Lefaver, whom she married on November 30, 1974. He died on December 13, 1997.

Survivors include her daughters, Pamela Lefaver of North Adams, MA, and Tamara Kidder of Ayer, MA; son Samuel Ayers of Kirksville, MO; stepchildren Deborah Murach of Pittsfield, MA, and Robert Lefaver of Cheshire, MA; four grandchildren, Katelyn Lefaver, Lynda Lefaver, Katelin Cassady and Garrett Herring; three great-grandchildren, Tymothy Lefaver, Matthew Smith and Sawyer Lefaver; sister Nancy Moorby of Schenectady, NY; brothers Glenn Moorby of Port Henry, NY, George Moorby of Burlington, VT, and Ronald Moorby of Burlington, VT; as well as nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by sisters and brothers, including Betty Perry, Ralph Moorby, Robert Moorby, and Marion McGowan.

FUNERAL NOTICE: A funeral service to celebrate the life of Linda Lefaver will be held on Monday, March 4, 2019, at 11:00 am at the FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME FOR FUNERALS – WEST CHAPELS, 521 West Main St., North Adams, MA. Burial will follow in Southview Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, March 3, 2019, from 3-6 PM at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to HospiceCare in the Berkshires or PopCares in care of the funeral home. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com


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Linda was one of a kind and will be sorely missed. Prayers to her family.
from: Linda Nealon: 03-13-2019

Nice lady, Linda always treated everyone well at her restaurant.
from: Joe Ryszon: 03-02-2019

Our condolences to your family. Bob and I will miss seeing Linda at her cafe. I know Linda touched lots of people’s lives and many of us will carry fond memories of her for our lifetime. RIP Linda.
from: Anne & Bobon: 02-28-2019

Dear Pam, I am so sorry to hear about this sad news about your Mother. She was such a hard worker all her life, and she was so generous to so many folks in need. She will be missed by so many people in northern Berkshire.
from: Susan on: 02-28-2019

Pam, were so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. We loved her straight forwardness and shared many good laughs with her...She waa a good soul and will be missed by many! Our hearts go out to you and your family. Sincerely Rick & Susan Qstrowski
from: on: 02-28-2019

To Linda`s Family, So very sorry to hear the very sad news of Linda`s passing ! Years ago,in the mid 80s Linda was a care giver for my dad . She was so wonderful to him, going way beyond the call of duty !! I will never forget her kindness !! We became friends and over the years .we would run into each other , and catch up . REST IN PEACE , my old friend !!
from: Joe Cookison: 02-27-2019

To Linda's Family members: I am so sorry for your loss of your MOM. Linda was a great person and a hard worker. She will be missed. I'm sending you my deepest sympathies and prayers. Rest in Peace Linda.
from: Linda Carlowon: 02-27-2019

i am so sorry to hear of the death of Linda. I remember her well from NARH where she was an aide and also from Linda's Restaurant where we used to take my mom on Saturdays after she got her hair done. She was always so nice to my mom.
from: Katheen Denaulton: 02-27-2019

We are so sorry to hear of Linda's passing. She was a good woman and my husband and I enjoyed coming into the restaurant to see her and everyone there. She will always be in our hearts and truly missed. Prayers to the family!!!
from: Gary and Wendy (Wright) Mandevilleon: 02-27-2019

We are so sorry to hear of Linda passing our hearts are with all of you.
With deepest sympathy
Bonnie & Luke
from: Bonnie Demerson: 02-27-2019

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