NORWICH – Linda R. Tubbs, 68, of Columbia Street, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2009 at her home with her family at her side.
Born in Canastota on June 7, 1941, Linda was the daughter of Raymond and Hazel (Fritz) Caldwell. She was a 1960 graduate of Oneida High School. On Jan. 12, 1962 in Oneida, Linda married Thomas Tubbs who died in 1998. Following her marriage she traveled with her husband as he was employed by the former W.T. Grant Company. Together, they moved to Norwich in 1968. Linda worked in the drug formulation department of Procter & Gamble for 17 years, retiring after the sale of the company to OSG. She then received her Licensed Practical Nursing degree from BOCES and performed some private care while also working for Broome County.
Linda was a devoted mother and grandmother who also enjoyed cooking and gardening. She was a member of the First Baptist Church
Linda is survived by her children and their spouses, Donald and Tammy Tubbs of Norwich, Amy Walrath of Kentucky, Elizabeth and Tom Ackermann and Thomas Tubbs, all of Norwich; ten grandchildren, James, Robert and Michael Walrath, Timothy, Christopher, Theodore, Kristin and Matthew Tubbs, Angela Towndrow and Amy Ackermann; three great grandchildren, Alexis and Skyler Walrath and Joseph Towndrow; two brothers, Raymond and Albert Caldwell and three sisters, Janet Moses, Sandra Pynn and Christine Rudolph. She was predeceased by a sister, Priscilla Hall.
A memorial service for Linda will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at the First Baptist Church. Rev. Jim Horton, Interim Pastor, will officiate. The family will receive friends at the church from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will take place at a later date in Oneida Castle Cemetery.
Contributions in memory of Linda may be made to the charity of your choice.
The arrangements are under the direction of the Wilson Funeral Home. Condolences my be sent to the family by visiting the funeral home website at:  http://wilsonfh.com.