Linda Laurin

Herkimer - Ilion - Mrs. Linda Laurin, 76, of Herkimer, passed away on March 8, 2024 at Valley Residential Services in Herkimer.
Linda was born on November 3, 1947 in Ilion, a daughter of the late Dorothy Ellsworth and Daniel Drake. She attended Ilion schools and went on to obtain her Associate's Degree from Herkimer County Community College and her Bachelor's Degree from Syracuse University. She was employed with the New York State Thruway Authority as a Supervisor of their Toll Division for 42 years. After retirement, she kept busy by working for her local insurance agent, Allstate Northup Agency from 2006-2014. She was involved with the DAR, the Order of the Eastern Star, the New York State Canal Development Committee and the New York State Ombudsman Program. She was also a member of the Mohawk Reformed Church. Her hobbies included playing cards with friends, bingo with her grandchildren, taking casino trips, going out to dinner, camping and swimming at Donna's.
Linda is survived by her beloved daughter, Dawn Thomas of Ilion; her grandchildren, Andrew and Amanda Thomas; one brother, Raymond Drake; two sisters, Donna Joynt and Patricia Copeland; her special friends, Sara Northup-Lynch and Laurie Lavine and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Robert Laurin; her infant son, Robert "Robbie" Laurin; her grandmother, Clara Miller and her sister, Peggy Schiering..A funeral service will be held Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 2:00 pm in the Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home, with Rev. Brian Engel, officiating. Calling hours will take place from 1:00 pm until the time of services in the Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home. Interment will be held later in the Spring in Armory Hill Cemetery.
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