Linda R. (Ramseyer) Vahey

Linda R. Vahey, 82, died peacefully at home on August 22, 2024, with her beloved husband Bill at her side. Linda was the oldest of five siblings born in Columbus, Ohio to L. Merle and Marjorie Ramseyer. Brilliant and beautiful, she knew no limits. Linda attended the University of Tulsa before finishing her degree at The Ohio State University. She moved to Boston to begin a teaching career, which was destiny’s way of putting her in the right place to meet Bill, her true love. A whirlwind romance led to a 55-year love story. They crafted a life together full of adventure and travel, including many European trips and annual vacations to Bermuda and, later, Charleston. Linda was a savvy business leader and put her education and skills to use in academic publishing, including roles as Editor-in-Chief at Allyn & Bacon and Vice President at Brown Publishing Network. She also had a knack for real estate, which led to a cherished coastal home in Maine. While her dramatic beauty and sense of style turned heads, it was her kind heart and generous spirit that made a lasting impression. She was an expert shopper who knew the value of a good bargain and made Christmas shopping a year-round art. Devoted to family, Linda created enduring holiday traditions, never forgot a birthday, and always kept loved ones at the center of her world. She saw the possibilities in life and was driven to make the best of what it had to offer, serving as a role model for all fortunate enough to know her.

Preceded in death by her brother, Thomas M. Ramseyer, Linda is survived by her husband and soulmate William Vahey, her sisters, Jane (Dan) Hubbard, Anne (Steve) Foster, and Kris (Wes) Stahler, brother-in-law Anthony Vahey (Marsha) plus numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews in whom she delighted. Her family will be forever grateful for the tremendous care provided to Linda by Cheryl Mazzola, Brenda Donovan, Candy Caverno and Beacon Hospice. 

A graveside service will be held at First Parish Cemetery, 180 York St., York Maine on Wednesday, August 28 at 11 AM. A memorial service will be held this fall in Columbus, Ohio, with the Rev. James M. Long officiating.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 320 Nevada St. #201 Newton MA 02460 or at www.alz.org

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