Laconia, NH-----Linda Ruth Ainsworth(Burditt) 65, of Laconia, and a former longtime resident of Gilford, passed away in her sleep of natural causes on Saturday, March 5, 2016 in Florida.
Linda was born October 5, 1950 in Laconia. She was the daughter of Charles and Ruth (Tutt) Burditt. Linda grew up on Liberty Hill Road in Gilford just next door to the house she raised her own family in. She enjoyed spending time with family, friends, playing golf, billiards and enjoyed motorcycle riding. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and a friend to many. Linda will be remembered by her family and friends as young at heart and spirit, who would do anything for those she called family or friend.
In addition to her stepmother, Murial Burditt, of Holiday, FL, Linda is survived by her three children, Tina Ainsworth of Tilton, Steve Ainsworth of Barnstead and Sherry Ainsworth of Laconia; three grandchildren, Shayne Flack of Belmont, Brianna Ainsworth of Laconia and Kerstyn Flack of Manchester; four great grandchildren, Jayden Dukette, Landyn Ainsworth, Lyam Ainsworth and the newest addition Grantley Flack; her partner Mike Glasson; siblings, Bernard and Lynn Burditt, of Salem, Anthony and Kathy Burditt, of Gilmanton, Richard and Dianne Burditt, of Dade City, FL, Leon and Maureen Burditt, of Dunbarton and Jeffrey and April Cvetic, of Manchester; a brother-in-law, Gary Stone, of Punta Gorda, FL; several nephews and nieces and her lifelong best friend, Marie Swain, of Laconia. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her sister Judy Stone.
Memorial Calling hours will be held on Saturday, April 16, 2016 from 11:00am - 1:00pm followed by a Celebration of Life at 1:00pm at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street Laconia, NH using the Carriage House Entrance.
Burial will immediately follow the Celebration of her Life in the Pine Grove Cemetery, Gilford NH.
For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations may be made to Laconia VFW Post 1670 - Children's Christmas Party, 143 Court Street, Laconia NH 03246.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia NH is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.