MILLERTON — Linda Rose Lamay, 68, a thirty year resident of Millerton, formerly of Dover Plains, died peacefully on April 19, 2023, at The Grand at Pawling in Pawling, New York, following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Lamay had a long career with the Taconic Developmental Disabilities Services Office in Wassaic. She retired as a staff supervisor in 2010 with over thirty years of service with New York State.
Born Jan. 1, 1955, in Poughkeepsie, she was the daughter of the late Frederick Killmer and Rosalie “Rosie” (Klingzahn) Abrams. She attended school locally and married Bruce M. Lamay on Jan. 28, 1992, in Dover Plains.
Mr. Lamay died on July 10, 2016.
Linda had a passion for traveling; she also enjoyed summer barbecues and get- togethers. She treasured the times spent with her loving family and many dear friends. She had an infectious laugh and the warmest smile. Her presence will be greatly missed at the Millerton Legion Post 178 where she served as the longtime bartender at the Post Canteen and where she was also an active member of the Millerton Legion Post 178 Auxiliary.
Linda is survived by three children, Christopher Palmer and his wife Amanda of Knoxville, Tennessee, Alicia Palmer of Queensbury, New York, and James Flynn and his fiancé, Amy Page of Syracuse, New York; two grandchildren, Tyler Palmer and Alex Swale; her sister, Susan Hibbard and her husband Larry of Schroon Lake, New York, and her nephew, Josh Hibbard.
Calling hours will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY 12546. A funeral service will take place at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the family plot at Irondale Cemetery in Millerton.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Millerton Legion Post 178, 155 Route 44, Millerton, NY 12546. To send an online condolence to the family, plant a tree in Linda’s memory or send a floral tribute, please visit www.conklinfuneralhome.com Arrangements have been entrusted to the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY 12546.
