Linda Sansone

Former Hastings resident, Linda L. Sansone, 60, of 39 Stetson Street, Leominster, Massachusetts, died Saturday morning, February 1, 2003 in the home of her eldest daughter, Vicki Manchester, after a lengthy illness. Her death comes on the heels of her husbands (Anthony E. Sansone) death on February 14, 2002. They are now reunited in Heaven. As Linda was preparing for her journey to the other side and to the side of her beloved husband, she had the company of her children and grandchildren at her side. She will be greatly missed as she was our family's glue.

Services will be Friday, February 7, 2003; 10:30 A.M. at First United Methodist Church, with Dr. Sam Rathod officiating. Burial will be at a later date.

Linda L. Sansone was born July 3, 1942 in Hardy, Nebraska to Vern R. & Laura E. (Colburn) Hiatt. She grew up in Hastings, Nebraska, where she graduated from Hastings High School and continued on to the Omaha College of Business, Omaha, Nebraska. During her working career, she was a legal administrator in Nebraska and once moved to Leominster, she decided to be a stay at home mom.

A private service was held for family and close friends in the Silas F. Richardson & Son Funeral Home, 106 West. St., Leominster, Massachusetts.

Survivors include,
Daughters & Son-in-law: Vicki & Mark Manchester - Leominster, MA
Lauri Janousek - Lincoln, NE
Sons & Daughters-in-law: Christopher & Robyn Sansone - Buffalo, NY
Andrew Sansone - Leominster, MA
3 Grandchildren: Kandice Kirkpatrick
Ravin Janousek
Travis Janousek
Mother: Laura E. Hiatt - Hastings, NE
Brothers & Sisters-in-law: Dwain & Theresa Hiatt - Hastings, NE
Marvin & Marge Hiatt - Hastings, NE
Eugene & Victoria Hiatt - Dallas, TX
Sister: Phyllis Adcock - Hastings, NE

Flowers gratefully declined. Donations can be made to the Diversified Visiting Nurse Association, Hospice Program, 316 Nichols Road, Fitchburg, MA 01420.

VISITATION:
Thur. 2-6-03; 5pm-9pm with family present from 6pm-8pm
Fri. 2-7-03; 1 hr. prior to service at the church.