Linda L. (Smith) Desmond, 74, a resident of Hampstead for forty-three years, died peacefully at home, on Wednesday, September 25, 2024.

Born in Haverhill, Massachusetts, and raised and educated in Merrimac, Linda was the daughter of the late Robert and Muriel (Griffin) Smith. As a young woman, she worked on the family farm and was a member of the 4-H Club, graduating from Pentucket Regional High School. She worked for most of her career as a bookkeeper for Northeast Insurance Center until her retirement.

Linda was devoted to animals and enjoyed traveling over the years, especially to the island of St. Martin.

She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her longtime loving companion of forty-four years, Lloyd Blackadar, of Hampstead, a brother and sister-in-law Robert and Jane Smith of Merrimac, MA, a sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Robert Eaton of East Thetford, VT., a niece, Tobi Cooney and a nephew, Christopher Eaton, Lloyd's two sons, James Blackadar and Scott Blackadar, both of Atkinson, and Lloyd's grandchildren, Molly, Matt, Troy and Seth and several extended family members and friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to calling hours to be held on Monday, September 30, 2024, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Brookside Chapel & Funeral Home, 116 Main St., Plaistow, NH. Her funeral service will follow at 1:15 in the chapel of the funeral home. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery, Hampstead. To send a message of condolence to the family or to share a cherished memory, please visit: brooksidechapelfh.com