Linda was the daughter of George E. Thayer and Genevieve M. (LaDuke) Thayer and the widow of Louis A. Borden.

Linda was born Sept. 21, 1941, and was the eldest child of her family. Her brother Larry R. Thayer predeceased her in 2018. Her other brother Frederick G. Thayer resides in Schenectady, New Yorkl. She is survived by many nieces, nephews and extended family members.

Linda resided at Greenwood Apartments for 20 years and most recently at Elderwood of Uihlein. She enjoyed nature, bingo, music, chocolate, and telling old stories. She loved to have a good chuckle and believed in laughter. She had a tremendous memory for dates and family tales. She was devoted to her faith and Mother Mary and attended mass regularly.

Visitation was held from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 4 at Reiss Memorial Chapel at Elderwood of Uihlein, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. The Rev. Paul Kelly officiated. Burial followed at St. Agnes Cemetery.

The M. B. Clark, Inc., Funeral Home in Lake Placid is in charge of arrangements. Visit www.mbclarkfuneralhome.com to share a memory, upload a photograph or leave condolences to be added to the Memorial Tribute Book for the family to cherish.