KatieB Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 LCSC Moderator "Fillise", found this obituary and brought it to my attention today. I was able to confirm Linda's last name. This is very sad news. I will miss her posts. My thoughts and prayers to her family. ________________________________________ KIRK, LINDA 04-03-2009 Linda Kirk of Yorktown Heights died of lung cancer on Sunday March 29th at her home in York town. She was 64 years old. Mrs Kirk worked as a Reference Li brarian for The Field Library in Peekskill for 10 years before re tiring in 2008. Mrs Kirk was born in 1945 in New York City to Walter and Rose Donaldson. She was educated in the Bronx at James Monroe High School where she was valedictorian for her graduating high school class. She earned a Bachelors degree in math from City College in NYC, and later a Masters in Library Science from Long Island Uni versity. While working at Albert Einstein medical college in the early 70's she published a number of scientific research papers on hemoglobin. On May 4th 1978 she married Stuart Kirk in Dobbs Ferry, NY. Mrs Kirk lived in Yorktown for the past 30 years. Locally she ran the Field Library bookstore in Peekskill and a girl scout troop when her children were small. Mrs Kirk will be re membered for her love of people, dedication to her family and friends, her love of books and her humanity. She is survived by her daughters Stephanie and Kather ine, her husband Stuart, mother Rose Donaldson and sister Joan Lukas. Calling hours and a Me morial Service will be held 2 PM to 4 PM on Saturday April 4th at Clark Funeral Home in Yorktown Heights. In lieu of flowers Memo rial Contributions may be made to The Field Library and sent to Si byl Canaan, Director, The Field Library, 4 Nelson Ave, Peekskill, NY 10566, noting on the check that it is in memory of Linda Kirk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 This is so sad. She had posted that she was in home hospice but I had hoped since she was still posting periodically that she was doing fairly well. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family. Hugs - Patti B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I am saddened to read this today. She will be missed here. My condolences to the family. Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 The fact that Linda continued to post here as well as on cancergrace.org after starting hospice speaks volumes about her strength of character. The pun, though initially unintended, now seems very appropriate. I think that as a reference librarian, Linda would have appreciated it. She will be missed. My condolences and Aloha to her family. Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I hope Linda has found some cute kittens to keep her company in heaven. I will miss her posts and the strength she showed in facing all of the ups and downs as she battled this stupid disease. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstdzy Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 So sad, she had such a great attitude and sense of humor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caren Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Such a sad loss. I will be thinking of Linda and her family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 So sad to hear this. Prayers for her family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyman35 Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I am so saddened to hear this. My prayers and condolences go out to her friends and family. Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat127 Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I'm so sorry to read this. I found her posts to be so very raw and open about her fears and what she was going through. It was so brave of her to share that with everyone, and I think helpful to those of us who are loved ones of the LC patients. I had great respect for her and her frankness. I hope none of her fears were realized. May she rest in peace and her family be comforted in these difficult days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 This is very upsetting. I'll miss her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Just as Patti said ~ she was in home hospice but that she was still posting filled me hope. Her later posts resonated with me a lot. She was a remarkable woman. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb73 Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 I will miss Linda's postings. My heart is heavy upon reading the sad news this morning. May her family be comforted with many loving memories. Barbara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbvh Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 My condolences for Linda's family. What a strong woman she was! BarbVH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaminkw Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 When I saw this thread, I didn't want to open it. I followed Linda's post and even occasionally went to her profile to check on the most recent time she'd posted. I noticed it when I didn't see her for awhile but always hoped....She will be sorely missed. Condolences to her family. My wish now is that a friend or family member will come and post and tell us her passing was peaceful. Judy in Key West Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet B Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 I am so sad. I will miss her - like the others have said - her posts were so honest and open. I pray that she went easily and is now at peace. Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 I am so sorry to read this. My condolences go out to her family. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 This is such sad news. I'm so very sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchurchi Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 This news breaks my heart My prayers go out to Linda's family. Such a brave lady, and unbelievable fighter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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