Gardiner- Linda J. Paige, 66, of Gardiner, Maine died unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at her home of natural causes. Linda was born in Worcester, MA on October 16, 1958, the daughter of the late Thomas S. and Gloria C. (Letourneau) Kozel. She attended Nipmunc High School and contined to take Adult Education classes and online classes to obtain her MHRT-C. Linda spent most of her working career as a case manager in the field of adult mental health. Prior to case management she was an Activity Director for several years. Her compassion and caring were a perfect fit, always wanting to help others in any way she could. She retired in 2022 after a 45 year career. She will always be remembered for all of the people she has helped throughout the years. In her spare time she enjoyed crafting, gardening, painting, sewing, puzzles, photography, horseback riding, traveling, cards/games, fishing, kayaking, being near water, reading, watching movies and spending time with family and friends. Linda is survived by a daughter, Tammy Lewis and her companion Andrew Nicholson of Dexter, ME; two sons, Daniel Paige Jr. and his wife Katrina Paige of Dexter and Adam Paige and his wife Amanda Paige of Dexter, Maine. Linda has six grandchildren; Jasmine Lewis, Abigail Paige, Emma Paige, Cameron Paige, Jozlynn Paige, Mason Paige, and one great grandchild Royalty Paige. At Linda's request all services will be private. Arrangements and guidance are in the care of Staples Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 53 Brunswick Ave, Gardiner, ME. Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the Staples Funeral Home Website, www.StaplesFuneralHome.com