1949 – 2022
RANDOLPH – Linda K. Croxford, 73, of Randolph, died peacefully Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at her home.
She was born in Gardiner, Maine on June 23, 1949, the daughter of Clara (Crockett) Hinkley.
Linda cherished family, after having her two sons, Armand and Thomas Cookson. She stayed home to raise them. Linda took on many jobs, providing daycare, waitressing, receptionist, and mental health worker. No matter what job she took on she always did it with care and a spirit of compassion for those around her. She always looked out for her family, caring for her mother, Clara and late husband Robert in her home until they passed away. This did not stop her from being a loving person and she showed just as much love for her husband Chad and his children, treating them as if they were her own. She enjoyed her retirement by taking trips with friends and family. She enjoyed nothing more than spending time with her grandkids and great grandchildren. Linda will be greatly missed.
She was predeceased by her mother Clara Hinkley, step father Leon Hinkley, and Husband Robert Quigley.
Linda is survived by her husband Chad Croxford, Her sister Sara Winward, brother Lee Hinkley, her sons Armand Cookson (Kelsey Radley) and Thomas Cookson (Billie-Jo Cookson), step son Joshua Croxford (Kyleigh Roberts), Aron Croxford and step daughters Raven, Nina and their significant others as well as her many grandchildren and great grandchildren whom she cherished.
Linda's visiting hours and funeral will be held on Tuesday, November 22, from 9:00am – 11:00am at Staples Funeral Home, 53 Brunswick Avenue, where a funeral service will begin at 11:00am. Burial will follow at the Maple Grove Annex, Randolph.
Arrangements are entrusted with Staples Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 53 Brunswick Avenue, Gardiner, Maine. Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the Staples Funeral Home website, www.staplesfuneralhome.com