Linda Lou Mealey

Eastport – Linda Lou Mealey, 60, passed away unexpectedly Monday, December 3, 2012 at Calais Regional Hospital. Linda was born in Eastport on October 22, 1952, daughter of the late Edward and Alice (St. Lawrence) Baxter. After graduating from Shead High School in Eastport, she started her career as a payroll clerk for Pleasant Point Tribal Government where she worked for 29 years. Linda also lovingly took care of her mother who fought a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She was a member of St. Croix Bowling Club and Stuart-Green Post #65 American Legion in Lubec. Linda loved Christmas time and listening to Elvis Presley songs, but her most cherished memories were those spent with her family. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a daughter, Tammy Lewey. Surviving are her husband of 18 years, Richard Mealey Sr.; three children, Stephanie Lewey of Pleasant Point, Daisy Lewey and her companion Rufus MacArthur of Calais, and Nathan Murphy of Princeton; two step-children, Tammy Minter and her husband Andrew of Yorktown, VA, and Richard Mealey Jr. of Eastport; eleven grandchildren; two sisters, Cheryl Thompson and her husband Paul of Eastport, and Victoria Collins and her husband Thomas of Eastport; one brother, Darrell St. Lawrence Sr. and his wife Carol of Hudson; two brothers-in-law, John Mealey and his wife Theresa, and Gregory Mealey, all of Eastport; one sister-in-law Jane Suddy and her husband Buck of Eastport; many nieces and nephews; special friends Bob and Rena Stackhouse of Calais; and her special canine companion Twinkle. A time for sharing stories and celebrating Linda’s life will be held from 12 noon until 8 p.m. on Saturday, December 8, 2012 as well as on Sunday, December 9, 2012 at her home on 4 Orange St. in Eastport. Arrangements by Mays Funeral Home, Calais & Eastport.