Linda N. Rocheleau

WEST BOYLSTON-Linda N. (Ketola) Rocheleau, 61, of Bancroft St. died Sunday at home after an illness. She leaves her husband of 37 years, Gary F. Rocheleau; a son, Richard E. Rocheleau of Clinton; a sister, Elaine Brady of Springfield; 3 grandaughters and one great granddaughter.

She was born in Worcester daughter of Toivo and Irene (Ojala) Ketola and lived in West Boylston for most of her life. Linda was an editor for the Banner Newspaper since 1997. She attended the First Baptist Church in Clinton and was a member of the West Boylston Historical Society. Linda also volunteered for many years at the John Street Baptist Church Soup Kitchen.

The funeral will be Thursday, April 28 at 10:00 am in the First Baptist Church, 14 Walnut St., Clinton. After cremation, burial will be Saturday, April 30 at 11:00 am in Mt. Vernon Cemetery, W. Boylston. Calling hours will be Wednesday, April 27 from 5 to 8 pm in FAY BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 1 W. Boylston St. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, 14 Walnut St., Clinton, MA 01510.