Obituary of Linda Kaye Baxter

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Linda K Baxter, loving wife of Douglas Baxter, on November 5th, 2021, at the Sussex Health Centre. Born in Granby, Quebec, on June 5th, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Catherine Donahue and Cliff Robinson.

Lynn moved to St Andrew's at a young age where she grew up as a child. She then moved to Saint John and had many jobs as an accountant and bookkeeper. She worked at Betty White's Cleaning at the age of 23 where she met the love of her life Douglas. They moved to Latimore Lake in 1977 and eventually to Sussex in 2016 where she spent the remainder of her life.

Lynn is survived by her husband Douglas of 44 years; son: John Eliassen; stepchildren: Kimberley Mary Doiron, and Scott Douglas Baxter; loving brother Jamie Donahue, his wife Tammy and their children. Grandchildren: Krystal Eliassen, Matthew Smith, Candice Eliassen and Brandon Corscadden; many loving great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Gail Baxter; as well as her cousin Barb Bright.

Lynn is predeceased by her son Mark Eliassen, in addition to her parents.

Resting at Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB, (634-7424) with visiting on Monday, November 8, 2021, from 2:00 – 4:00 PM & 6:00 – 8:00 PM. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at 2:00 PM in The Brenan’s Chapel. Interment will follow in Ocean View Memorial Gardens. Due to Covid-19 health measures placed on indoor gatherings by the Government of New Brunswick, all those 12 and older attending the service or visitation will be required to show proof of vaccination and a piece of a government-issued ID or proof of medical exemption. Donations in memory of Linda’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of the donors choice. Online condolences may be made to www.BrenansFH.com.