CHARLTON: Linda D. (Hearnlaye) Chouinard 47, of Highland Rd., died Thursday, Oct. 13 in the Lahey Clinic, Burlington after an illness.
She leaves her husband of 16 years, Richard A. Chouinard, her daughter Alyssa K. Chouinard at home, her brothers Robert P. Hearnlaye and his girlfriend Tracie Byron of Charlton, and Walter Walker and his wife Chelsea Walker of Southbridge, special brother figures Dean St. Laurent of E Brookfield, and Chris Drake of Charlton, her sisters Brenda K. Chaffee and her husband Ellis and Donna M. Parent and her husband David all of Charlton, nieces and nephews.
Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of Robert P. and Nancy L. (Lefever) Hearnlaye.
Linda was a longtime member of St. Joseph's Parish, Charlton where she volunteered for several committees including the Martha Mary Guild and volunteered at the Chip IN Food Pantry. She also was a member and volunteer of the Relay for Life Walk held annually in Southbridge. Linda's lifelong dream was to work at a Soup Kitchen on Thanksgiving, her family is working to fulfill her dream as a Memorial to her, and will advise when this has been finalized.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, Oct. 21 at 1 pm.in St. Joseph's Church, 10 H. Putnam Rd.Ext., Charlton. There are no calling hours, at Linda's request. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Alyssa Kay Chouinard Special Fund direct or mail to TD Bank, 460 Southbridge St., Auburn, MA 01501.
J.HENRI MORIN & SON FUNERAL HOME, 23 Maple Terr., Spencer is assisting the family with arrangements.