1944 – 2023 Chelsea – Linda Marie Pinkham, 79, of Chelsea, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born in Augusta, Maine on October 11, 1944, the daughter of Archie & Margaret Park. All her life Linda was a hard worker. She took care of the neighborhood kids and her granddaughter Heather and grandson Justin for many years. Linda worked in the cafeteria at Togus, VA until 1991. and then at Reny's in Gardiner, Maine until she retired. Linda enjoyed playing Parcheesi, Cribbage, Rummy, and listening to Elvis Presley, dancing, and particularly time spent with family and friends. She also liked watching the Red Sox games. Linda was the life of the party no matter where she went. She will be greatly missed by so many. Linda was predeceased by her parents; one son James M Storkson; husband Warren Pinkham, Sr; son-in-law Michael Geroux, Sr, and stepson James Pinkham, Sr. She is survived by her daughter Lisa and husband James Heil, son David Storkson, Jr. and wife Heidi, daughter Laurie Geroux, stepchildren Tina, Timmy, Warren Dean, Jr, and Tammy Pinkham, along with many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends. A special thank you to the MaineGeneral Hospice Care team, plus Tyler from Right at Home Care for the care they gave our mother in her time of need. A spring burial will take place on Friday, May 24, 2024, at 11:00am, at Allen Cemetery in Chelsea, Maine. In lieu of flowers please donate to a local breast cancer center. Arrangements are under the care of Staples Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 53 Brunswick Avenue., Gardiner, Maine 04345. Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared with family on the obituary page of Staples Funeral Home website, www.staplesfuneralhome.com