Linda Dinsmore

Linda Dinsmore May 12, 2013 Gorham - Linda Dinsmore, 58, of Gorham, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, May 12, 2103, surrounded by her loving family after a brief battle with brain cancer. Linda attended Cathedral School until 8th grade and then graduated from Catherine McCauley High School in 1973. Linda began her career with the City of Portland in 1997, first working at Employment Services helping clients find permanent work and then she took on the job as Human Services Counselor at the Family Shelter in 2001. Linda managed the Bell Street Program for 10 years, a program that gives clients the opportunity to become self-sufficient. Linda was also part of the City's Diversity Team Training and she taught Crisis Prevention Intervention Class to staff in the Social Services Division, along with being a case manager. Linda was well respected and admired by staff, peers, all that knew her including the Refugee Population. Linda loved the kids and always had something in her closet for them. Linda always spoke about the fun she had with the children here. Linda would plan Halloween parties and other Holiday parties for the Family Shelter and tell us about her own parties with her grandchildren at home. Linda had so much love to give to all of them. She truly enjoyed time with her family and was always willing to reach out and help anyone in need. Linda is survived by her parents, Robert and Louise Glynn of Portland, her husband Terrance Dinsmore of Gorham, her children, Catherine A. Greenwald of Livermore Falls, Carrieanne L. Clawson (Philip) of Wells, Casey L. McMahon of Westbrook and Nathan E. Dinsmore of Gorham. She is also survived by her siblings, John A. Carroll of Mississippi, Anne M. Hersom (Dennis) of Westbrook, Mary J. Lestage (Allan) of Gorham and Robin T. Soumas (Gregory) of New York and 5 grandchildren, all in the state of Maine; Sarah, Heath, Erin, Hunter and Jamison. She was predeceased by her brother Daniel F. Carroll of Mississippi. A period of visitation will be held from 12 - 1 pm, with a memorial service at 1pm on Friday, May 17, 2013 at A.T. Hutchins Funeral and Cremation Services, 660 Brighton Ave. Portland Maine. To offer words of condolence and share memories with the family, please go to www.athutchins.com