Linda Jean Darrow

Linda Jean (Padbury) Darrow, 60,of Maine, NY, was called home to be with her Savior early Saturday morning, August 18, 2012. She is now reunited with her dad Jean V. Padbury and her stepson Shaun Darrow, both of whom predeceased her. Linda is survived by her loving twin daughters, Kaitlin and Karina Darrow, her cherished granddaughter, Halie Darrow, her devoted mother, Irene M. Padbury, loving sisters, Marjorie (Matthew) Vivona, Bonnie (Steven) Iannone, and her loving brother and special confidant, Lester J. (Rebecca) Padbury. Also surviving are her mother and father-in-law, Geraldine and Alonzo Darrow, several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and great nieces and nephews.Linda was a devoted member of the Maine Federated Church. She was a 1971 graduate of Maine-Endwell High School and attended BOCES-Cosmotology. Following graduation she established her business, Lindas Hair Salon in the town of Maine. Currently she was employed by The Handicapped Childrens Association. She had a passion for caring for others and helped many families with special need children. Her most treasured times were those spent with her family and her beloved canine Rascal. A Funeral Service and Celebration of Lindas Life will be held at 11 am on Thursday, Aug. 23rd, at the Maine Federated Church. Rev. Steven Johnson will officiate. Burial will follow in the Maine Cemetery. Her family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6-8 pm at the MacPherson Funeral Home, 5 Whig St., Newark Valley. Memories and condolences may be shared in her guestbook at macpheresonfh.comLindas family wish to give special thanks for support to Dr. David Conti, Dr. Michael Gallichio and Wendy Berry, Albany Medical University Hospital, Kidney Transplant Team and a very special caring staff on Kidney Transplant Floor C, Albany Hospital; Dr Mahmad Kahn and staff of Vestal Dialysis, Dr. Rai and staff (Lourdes-Vestal) and many special friends that embraced her during many difficult times. Donations may be made in her memory to the Donate a Life, NY Organ Donor Network (http://www.donatelifeny.org/) or Northeast Kidney Foundation, (http://www.healthykidneys.org/) or to S.P.E.A.K Animal Sanctuary, 351 Flint Rd., Johnson City, NY 13790Linda always smiled, never gave up and continued to help others until her passing. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, wed walk right up to heaven and bring you home again We love you Linda!