Linda Ann Howard, 61, of Manchester died on June 18, 2011. She is predeceased by her parents George and Elsie (Lewis) Howard and two sisters, Shirley Howard and Barbara Hayslip. Linda was a graduate of Portland High School in Portland, CT and had lived in the Manchester and Vernon area for many years. She leaves a sister Betty Stewart and her husband Ray of Maine, a brother Bob Howard and his wife Donna of Middletown and many nieces and nephews. A special thanks to her niece Shirley Harrison, in appreciation for her hardwork and loving compassionate care of Aunt Linda. Thanks to all who knew and cared for Linda. Funeral service is private, the John F. Tierney Funeral Home, Manchester has care of the arrangements. Donations may be made to either Masonicare Partners 111 Founders Plaza Suite 200, East Hartford, CT 06108, Allan's Angels Therapy DOG, CT Chapter of Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs, Bolton Vet Hospital, 222 Boston Turnpike Bolton, CT 06043 or to a charity of the donor's choice. For online condolences please visit www.tierneyfuneralhome.com.