Linda Jane Barney

Linda Jane Barney, 60, passed away May 11^th, 2022. She was born September 18^th, 1961, in East Montpelier, Vermont. Things that always brought a smile to Linda’s face included the beach, taking care of her many plants, sea turtles, the color green and dragonflies, which were her good luck charm that she inherited from her mom.

While in college, Linda was recruited by IBM for a college work program and was hired right after she completed her degree for a position in Essex Junction, VT. After 15 years she decided to leave IBM and pursue a career in the tourism and travel industry, and moved to San Juan, Puerto Rico for 5 years. Linda went on over 80 cruises for work and promoted boutique hotels. She then lived in Orlando, Florida for 5 years working in the same industry before settling down in Jacksonville, Florida where she met the love of her life, Gary. Her favorite place on earth turned out to be tubing down the river at Ginnie Springs with Gary and her friends.

Linda is survived by her loving partner Gary, also known as “Google”, and siblings Gary (Judy), David (Peggy), Jo-Ann (Russ), Rick (Barb), Tina (Richard), Sandy and Sue.  She was predeceased by her parents Robert and Carolyn, and brother Douglas.

There will be a gathering of friends and family from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 18^th in Quinn-Shalz Funeral Home with a Memorial Mass immediately following at 7:00 p.m.