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08/06/2012 12:00 PMLinda M. (Cook) Grenman, 60, of East Hampton, died on Thursday, Aug. 2. She was born in Middletown to the late Winnie and Lee Cook of Killingworth. She is survived by her husband John and two daughters, Tracy Dickson and her husband John of Deep River and Jodi Picard and her fiancé Ed Hancock of Middletown. She also leaves her siblings and best friends, sister Karen Sypher and her husband Ray of Essex, and three brothers, Jeff Cook of Killingworth, Craig Cook of New York, New York, and John Cook of Deep River.
She is also survived by five grandchildren, her true pride and joy, Leah, Annie, JT, Riley, and Connor, four loving nieces and a nephew, her adored cat Lucky and her dear friend Maribel Doran. Linda was raised in Killingworth and attended The Morgan School in Clinton. She spent many years as a cook in Connecticut and Vermont where she lived for several years. Linda was a wonderful cook and her highly guarded recipe for cheesecake was legendary.
Moving back to Connecticut to be closer to her family, Linda began work at Whelen Engineering where she was employed up until the time of her death. She had developed many friendships with her co-workers at Whelen and they enjoyed hearing her hilarious stories about her antics and those of her grandchildren. Linda had a unique and hysterical sense of humor. She enjoyed music, often passing along her favorite CDs to her daughters and she still attended rock concerts whenever the opportunity arose. In addition, she enjoyed eating out and visiting the casino. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her beloved golden retrievers Maggie and Jake.
Visitation will held at the Robinson, Wright & Weymer Funeral Home, 34 Main Street in Centerbrook on Monday, Aug. 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. Linda?s memorial service will follow at 7 p.m. Memorial contributions in Linda?s name may be made to the Connecticut Humane Society, Waterford Shelter, 169 Old Colchester Rd., Quaker Hill, CT 06375. To share a memory of Linda or send a condolence to her family, please visit www.rwwfh.com.