Obituary of Linda J. DeRocker

Mrs. Linda J. DeRocker died Sunday, September 14, 2008 following a long illness. Her loving husband was at her side. She was born February 19, 1947 to Mildred Wemple Ellithorpe and the late John "Bob" Ellithorpe. Linda married the love of her life on August 22, 1965, Roger M. DeRocker who survives. She is also survived by her daughters, Jennifer Blowers Terence of Caroga Lake and Tracey Halloran Daniel of Broadalbin; her five adoring grandchildren, Clara, Ian, Aileen, Sadie and Tavien; her mother, Mildred Ellithorpe of Mayfiled; her sisters Amy Seeley of Gloversville and Merry Ann Ellithorpe of New Hampshire. Linda also leaves behind several other family members and friends that were special to her. Linda's passions were taking all day Sunday to make her family a beautiful meal, baking with her grandchildren, vacationing in Maine, shopping for her grandchildren and Christmas. Her artistic abilities were in her sewing. Her embroidery and quilt work is truly amazing and will always be treasured. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at Jeffords & Stewart Funeral Home, 85 West Main Street, Broadalbin, with the Rev. Bonnie Orth officiating. The family will receive friends and relatives from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Mayfield Volunteer Fire Dept., P.O. Box 722, Mayfield, NY 12117 or to Mountain Valley Hospice, 108 Steele Avenue, Gloversville, NY 12078 or to Central Presbyterian Church, 22 N. Main St; Mayfield, NY 12117.