NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —  Linda Joyce Quimby, 73, of North Adams, MA, died Sunday November 1, 2026, at Hillcrest Commons. She was born in North Adams on November 21, 1952, a daughter of the late Cecil M. Quimby and Marjorie (Dow) Quimby. She was a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church of North Adams.

Linda attended local schools and graduated from Drury High School. She spent many of her earlier working years as a homemaker and companion; providing assistance, companionship, and practical help to elderly and homebound individuals.

Linda enjoyed watching the Red Sox, game shows, and episodes of “I Love Lucy,” and liked to play bingo and Pokeno. She was a cancer survivor and for many years participated in “Relay for Life” activities. Linda loved all of her various cat companions over the years. She had her police scanner on day and night, and would call family members to let them know what was happening. Linda was always kind and concerned about others, despite her own medical issues and challenges that she fought hard against throughout her life. She was very thoughtful and kind.

Linda leaves behind her brothers Donald Quimby of Hancock, MA, Steven L. Quimby, and his wife, Anne, of North Adams, MA, and many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her brother Robert Quimby, and sister Jo-Ann Reed.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Hillcrest Commons for making the last 4 months of her life happy ones. Linda left our world happy and at peace.

FUNERAL NOTICE: Graveside services for Linda Quimby will take place Friday, November 20, 2026 at 11:00 AM in the family plot in Southview Cemetery, 1075 South Church St, North Adams, MA 01247. Donations in Linda’s memory may be made to PopCares, PO Box 482, Williamstown, MA 01267 or through the website, www.popcares.org. To add to the book of memories please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com