Linda Rossnagle Guite, age 81, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025, in Brunswick, Maine.

She was born on Sept. 16, 1943, in Biddeford, Maine, and graduated from the Kennebunk school system in 1961. She earned her nursing degree from the Maine Medical Center School of Nursing in 1964.

Her early career as a nurse began in Waterville, Maine, where she worked alongside her husband, Lee Guite, in his private practice. As her family grew, Linda shifted her focus to community service—an area where she would leave a lasting legacy. She was inducted into the Boys & Girls Club of Waterville Hall of Fame in December 1995 for her work as a founding board member. She worked with the local hospital auxiliary committees, helping to raise funds for hospitals and scholarship programs. And was a member of the Oakland Planning Committee, playing an important role in shaping development during a period of growth.

Linda’s life was enriched by her love of nature and physical activity. Whether gardening in her yard, sailing along coastal routes, or skiing through snowy trails, she embraced every season with enthusiasm. The family spent many summers in Ocean Point. In 1993, Linda and Lee moved to the East Boothbay area where they continued to sail, and Linda began working for the Boothbay Region Greenhouses.

Linda lived a life of deep compassion and joyful connection where family was always at the center of her world. She is lovingly remembered by her children: Melissa Mantha; Stephanie Guite; Amy Greuel; Matt Guite; and by her cherished grandchildren: Mika Mantha; Willow, Reed, and Teal Beavis; Olivia and Allison Greuel. She also leaves behind her brothers Etienne (Spike) and Foxwell Emmons; sister in law Nancy Guite Powers; nephews Christopher Guite; Jarrod and Logan Desjardins.

She was predeceased by her beloved husband Lee Guite; parents Natalie (Richards) Emmons and Donald Rossnagle; step-parents Steve Emmons and Lorraine Rossnagle; and sister Dona Desjardins.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, May 16 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Emmons Preserve, 57 Gravelly Brook Road, Kennebunkport. Family and friends are invited to gather together to honor Linda’s memory. 

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