Linda E. (McGill) Schneider of Groton, CT, passed away lovingly surrounded by her family at her home on September 13, 2018.
Born on October 17, 1950 in Newport, RI, she was the daughter of the late James McGill and Dorothy (Vosper) McGill. She lived in Groton for the past 64 years.
She graduated from Fitch High school in 1968. After attending UCONN and obtaining her Masters Degree in Education from Southern Connecticut State University, she taught at Sacred Heart School in Groton for 25 years. She was known as a strict but compassionate and loving teacher while teaching Pre-K, 1st grade and 4th grade throughout her career. She also served on the Sacred Heart Parish Council for many years, volunteered at St. Joseph’s church in New London, and until recently was a member of the Groton Beach & Parks Committee.
She was married to Paul Schneider on October 7, 1972. He passed away in 1997.
Her most cherished role in life was as a mother and grandmother and she will be greatly missed by her family, who she always put first. The last eight years of her life as “Grammy” brought a happiness and joy to her like no other.
She leaves behind her son Bryan Schneider (Elizabeth) of Stonington, her daughter Bethany Lyons (Eric) of Mystic, four grandchildren, Ava Lyons, Wes Lyons, Addison Lyons and Lila Schneider, and her brother Robert McGill (Bonnye) of Florida. She also leaves her “S.O.” for the past 10 years, Rick Mears.
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, September 18th from 4 to 7pm at the Dinoto Funeral Home, 17 Pearl Street, Historic downtown Mystic. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, September 19th at 10am at St. Joseph’s Church in New London. Burial will follow at Colonel Ledyard Cemetery, Groton.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Linda’s memory may be made to The American Heart Association or the St. Joseph’s (New London) Capital Campaign.
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