Orono, Maine - Linda S. (Gray) Bradford, 82, of Orono, Maine, passed away on June 20, 2026. She was a cherished mother, grandmother, and friend. Her presence will be deeply missed. She was born on May 3, 1944, in Milton, MA, to Ralph and Doris Gray.

She will be remembered for her dedication as a literacy volunteer, a former volunteer for the Boy Scouts of America, and a 2016 To Those Who Care award winner. She was also a loving member of the Muslim community. She loved arts and crafts, knitting, her cat Gracie, and visiting with her family.

She is survived by her son, Larry Bradford and his wife, Karen; her son, Donald Bradford and his wife, Lou Ann; grandchildren, Kaylee Bradford, Mitchell Bradford, Elaina Bradford, and Tyler Bradford; and niece, Sharon Bellenis. She was predeceased by her parents, Ralph and Doris Gray; her sister, Leslie Gray; and her brother, Lawrence Gray.

A visitation will be held at Birmingham Funeral Home, 438 Main St., Old Town, ME from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 25. There will be a graveside ceremony at Mount Hope Cemetery in Bangor, ME, on Friday, June 26, at 2:30 p.m.