Linda Marie Trepanier
Bonita Springs, FL
Linda Marie Trepanier, 74, of Bonita Springs, FL, passed away on October 23, 2016 at Joanne's House at Hope Hospice. She was born January 19, 1942 in Springfield, VT, the daughter of John and Lucille Bell.
After graduating from Keene State College with a BA in Physical Education and English, she moved to Claremont, NH. She was a physical education teacher and a girls' high school basketball coach. Linda was affectionately called "Coach Tinker".
Linda was a devoted wife to George, her husband of 50 years. She left teaching after five years to join her husband at their family business, American Plate Glass Co., Inc. as the secretary of the company. She worked side-by-side with George until her retirement in 1999. Linda was also a loving mother. She spent time coaching her daughter's majorette team in high school, and she was host mother to a foreign exchange student from Italy.
In 2001, Linda and George moved to Bonita Springs, FL where they built their home. They enjoyed multiple cruises over the years and traveled to many different destinations including Europe, the Far East, Hawaii, Alaska and the Caribbean. Linda loved sports and was an avid reader. She also enjoyed crafting and puzzles.
Survivors include her husband, George; daughter, Kristin Trepanier-Henry and son-in-law, Charles Henry; grandchildren, Noah and Isabella Henry; her brother, Roger Bell and sister-in-law, Mary bell; two nieces, Bonnie and Sherry and other extended family and wonderful friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to call Wednesday, October 26, 2016 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home, 28300 Tamiami Trail South Bonita Springs. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, 28290 Beaumont Rd., Bonita Springs. Services will conclude with entombment at Ft. Myers Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to ,
www.stjude.org, the ,
www.cancer.org or to Hope Hospice,
www.hopehcs.org.
Online condolences may be offered at
www.shikanyfuneralhome.com.
Stuart Johnston
So sad to hear of the passing of a classmate fron the first grade thru graduation. Rest well my friend!!
Francis "Dick" Benton
So sorry to hear of Linda's passing. May she rest in peace. Dick & Cheryl Benton
Eugene Rolfe
Rest in peace my childhood friend. Dream of the days we practiced cartwheels on the grass between our houses and the play times down by the river...
Kathleen Yoxtheimer (Shelton)
Linda played intrarmural sports, she was a good athlete and a team player. I recall on an overnight girls party at the Bells' "cottage" on Lake Sunapee that Linda arranged with the blessings of her parents... a gift and a trusted friend. She will be long remembered.....just times when classmate Linda Bell Trepanier will pop into mind and bring a smile.
Kenneth Houle
REST WELL MY DEAR. I REMEMBER THE COTTAGE ON LAKE SUNAPPE. WE USED T GO THERE AS YOUNG KIDS. MY PARFENTGS USED TO RENT IT FOR A WEEK. SHE WOUOD ALSO COME UP TO OUR HOUSE AND PLAY POOL ON MY SMALL TABLE. SHE WAS A GOOD FRIEND AND I'LL MISS HER DEEPLY.