Abbot, Maine - Linda J. Palmer, 82, passed away at Northern Light Mayo Hospital in Dover-Foxcroft on August 16, 2025. She was born in 1943, in Dover-Foxcroft, the daughter of Gordon and Doris (McKay) Lyon.

Linda loved hunting, canoeing, camping, and snowmobiling. She enjoyed traveling and reminisced often of her adventure to Alaska with life-long friends and chaperoning school trips to Europe. She was ready for the next adventure, but always looked forward to returning to the community she called home. Linda cherished her relationships with family and friends.

Linda is survived by her son, Scott Palmer and his husband, Edward Lewis; sister, Alta Fortier and her husband, Gary; in-laws, Robert Palmer, Mary Jane Armstrong and her husband, Wayne, Lavance Armstrong, and Rosalie Heath and her husband, Robert; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins. In addition to her loving husband, Ralph Palmer, she was predeceased by her parents; and her brother-in-law, David Armstrong. Scott and Ed wish to extend a heartfelt special thanks to John and Brydie Armstrong for their attentive care giving.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, August 23, at 11 a.m. at Guilford United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Ellen Bridge officiating. After the funeral service, refreshments will be served in the church's reception hall. A private burial will be held at Abbot Village Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to Maine Community Foundation, Piscataquis County Fund, 245 Main St., Ellsworth, ME 04605. Arrangements are in the care of Lary Funeral Home. Messages of condolence and memories may be expressed at laryfuneralhome.com.