Linda J. Freitas

Linda Jean (St Cyr) Freitas, a longtime resident of Dedham, died Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at her home in Dedham.  She was 66.  Linda was born October 14, 1954 in Brighton, Massachusetts, a daughter of Paul Frederick and Marion Ruth (Newcomb) St Cyr.  She graduated from Hyde Park High School and worked for 38 years as an Executive Administrative Assistant for the John Hancock Life Insurance Company in Boston until her retirement in 2010.  Linda enjoyed league bowling  and was an avid traveler.  For over 50 years she spent the month of July on Cape Cod and she travelled annually to Florida for the past seven years to visit with her grandchildren during the Winter months.  Visits to foreign countries and cruises were favorites also.  Linda is survived by her husband, Manuel Joseph “Joe” Freitas Jr; her son, Nicholas Freitas of Dedham; her daughter Tara Smith, and her husband Cody, of Clearwater, Florida; her two grandchildren, Felix Joseph Smith and Lily June Smith, both of Florida; her mother, Marion R. (Newcomb) St Cyr of Dedham; her two brothers, Michael J. St Cyr of Norton, and Paul F. St Cyr of Maynard; and her two sisters, Karen M. Aucoin of Wilmington, and Suzanne Liborio of Abington.  Visiting hours will be held Monday, July 26th from 2 to 4 pm at the Folsom Funeral Home, 87 Milton Street, Dedham followed by a Memorial Service in the funeral home at 4 o clock.  Interment will be private.  In lieu of flowers donations to the American Cancer Society, 3 Speen Street, Suite 205, Framingham, MA 01701 would be appreciated.