Linda Shepard Eaton passed away peacefully on March 6, 2025, after a long battle with dementia. Born on June 10, 1943, in Stoneham, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of LeRoy G. and Marion (Torrey) Shepard.

Linda moved to Stonington, Maine, at a young age with her parents. Growing up around her cousins and grandparents she attended Stonington schools, where she enjoyed plays, the saxophone, cheerleading, and working at the Dairy Freeze. She attended Washington State Teacher's College in Machias, now known as the University of Maine at Machias. She spent time in Rockland and Warren visiting her parents and younger sister, Wendy. In 1963 Linda married Eugene Eaton and started their family. She was a teacher and tutor before joining her husband in the family business, Gene's Sales & Service, for which she was the co-owner and secretary/bookkeeper until she retired. She also taught Sunday school at the Stonington Methodist Church, where she was a member. Linda enjoyed gardening, beloved German Shepherds, boating, being at camp, and observing wildlife. Linda had many talents including cooking, sewing, ceramics, painting, crafts and on occasion, would use a chainsaw, drive a dump truck and go snowmobiling with family. She loved being around her family and friends, frequently enjoying "a cup of tea." She was a member of the Eastern Star, where she held the office of secretary for many years.

Linda is survived by her three children, Dean Eaton and his wife, Daphne, of Stonington, Barbara and her husband, Robert Violette, of Orland, and Darren Eaton and his wife, Rhonda, of Stonington. She was blessed with six grandchildren, Shane, Audra, Spencer, Tyler, Alec, Allyson; and two great grandchildren, Zaylee and Tatum. She is also survived by brother-in-law, James Kinney; and special niece, Bridgette McNally. Linda was predeceased by her husband; parents; sister, Wendy Kinney; and a special granddaughter.

Please join the family at Bragdon-Kelley Funeral Home, 215 Main Street, Ellsworth, for visiting hours 4-6 p.m. Friday, March 14, 2025. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Saint Brendan the Navigator Episcopal Church with Pastor Elaine Hewes officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Bragdon-Kelley Funeral Home, where online condolences may be shared: bragdonkelley.com.