Linda Mae Cheeseman Newington, Connecticut Obituary

Linda Mae Cheeseman

Linda Mae (Zalaski) Cheeseman, 71, of Newington, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2020. She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas A. Cheeseman. Born and raised in Southington, daughter of the late Raymond Zalaski, Sr. and Theresa (Mauro) MacKenzie, she was a Newington resident for 25 years. Linda was employed by DATTCO Bus Co. for 35 years until her retirement. She was extremely hardworking, an avid Yankee fan, enjoyed flower gardening, crocheting and Disney. Above all, she loved her grandchildren. A loving mother and grandmother, she leaves her four children, Ronald Gdovin and his wife Amy of Bristol, Jeffery Gdovin and his wife Sharon of Kensington, Joseph Gdovin of New Britain, and Ashley Cheeseman and her husband Carlos of Newington and stepdaughter, Michelle Cheeseman-Clark and her husband Rick of CA, and nine grandchildren. She also leaves numerous siblings, nieces, nephews, cousins and other extended family. Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her two brothers, Joseph Renda, Nicholas Renda and her sister Patricia Thurston. Due to social gathering restrictions, her funeral services will be private with the Duksa Family Funeral Homes at Newington Memorial, 20 Bonair Ave., Newington. A public gathering will be held on a date to be determined. Memorial donations may be made to Marc Community Resources, Inc., at marccommunityresources.org/donate. To share a memory or condolence, please visit us at www.duksa.net.
January 27, 1949 - May 22, 202001/27/194905/22/2020
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Joanne Salerno
May 29, 2020
Linda you and i share many many memories from so many years gone by. We loved each other all thru the years even when we didnt see one another for long periods of time. You were the Quiet one n me well always fiesty n getting into trouble at nones house, your home. We co... Continue Reading
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Mary Cheeseman-Graham
May 28, 2020
Ashley, Joey, Jeff, Ronnie and the Zalaski Family: In addition to Linda being a devoted mom,grandmother and sister, she was also a devoted sister-in-law and daughter-in-law to the Cheeseman Family. She was always there for us willing to help no matter what the situatio... Continue Reading
Ashley Cheeseman Santiago
May 28, 2020
Today, i got to see you so peacefully, so calm. You are back in the arms of dad. You no longer bare pain nor illness. You are free to fly. I love you mom. Till we meet again - your daughter Ashley
Butterfly was posted for Linda Mae Cheeseman.
Butterfly was posted for Linda Mae Cheeseman.
Raymond Zalaski
May 28, 2020
Forget Me Nots was posted for Linda Mae Cheeseman.
Forget Me Nots was posted for Linda Mae Cheeseman.
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Raymond Zalaski
May 28, 2020
In loving memory of our wonderful sister. She will be missed greatly. Until we meet again...Love, Ray and Jeannie