Linda Croteau

Linda Marie (Pickering) Croteau of Swanzey, NH, 64, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 21st, 2025, surrounded by loving family at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Hospital in Lebanon, NH. Linda, born on March 13th, 1961, in Keene, NH. She was the oldest daughter of Arthur Lee Pickering (father) and Lorraine Flora Pickering (mother). She grew up in Marlborough, NH and was a proud Duke. She received her diploma alongside her mother from Keene High School in 1985. Linda had various occupations throughout her career and retired as a machine operator for Teleflex after 14 years.

Linda touched the hearts of many with her kindness and generosity to all beings. She was an avid crafter who loved to quilt and crochet. If she wasn’t sewing, she was playing cards with family. She enjoyed long road trips around New England and summers at the ocean with her husband, Mark. At night, she would read before bed, often boasting how quickly she could finish a good book.

Linda was a loving daughter, sister, mother, wife, grandmother, and friend. She is survived by her husband, Mark Joseph Croteau, married on July 6th, 2019. Her daughters (and spouses) Christina Ellis (Charles Parker Jr.) and Jessica Pratt (Jon Pratt). Her stepchildren, Elizabeth and Patrick Croteau. Her nine grandchildren, Abigail Sprague, Christian Sprague, Catalina Sprague, Catrina Joslyn, Tyler Rogers, Kaylee Pratt, Gunnar Pratt, Charles Parker III, and Absalom Parker. Her mother, Lorraine Pickering. Her four siblings (their spouses) Susan St. Laurent, Patricia Coody (Richard Coody), Donna Price, and Joseph Pickering Sr (Cami Pickering). Her nephews Alfred St. Laurent, Joseph Pickering Jr, and Charles Coody. Her nieces Karen and Nicole Price, Laura Coody, and Joann Pickering. She was predeceased by her father Arthur Pickering and brother in-law Lawrence St. Laurent.

ARRANGEMENTS: Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of life to be held Saturday, July 26th, at the Richmond Pavilion, 17 Richmond Road Richmond, NH, behind the fire station from 1pm to 6pm. Assisting the family with arrangements is the Cremation Society of NH, Brattleboro, VT. To view Linda's Online Tribute, send condolences to the family, or for more information, visit https://csnh.com.