Linda J Davis

South Portland- Linda J. Davis, 69, of N. Kelsey Street, died peacefully on Wednesday, February 14, 2018, at Maine Medical Center following a brief but courageous battle with cancer, her loving family was by her side. Linda was born in Rumford, Maine the daughter of the late Maynard B. and Esther A. (Jones) Nickerson. Linda was raised in Mexico, Maine and graduated from Mexico High School in the class of 1967. Following high school, Linda earned several college credits and certificate courses to further her education. South Portland became Linda's home where she worked and raised her family. She worked at Captain Newick's on Broadway for more than 15 year's, she then went to work at UNUM as a claim specialist for almost 20 years. After semi-retirement, but unable to remain idle, she returned to her love of waitressing and worked for another 12+ years at the former Rock'n Roll Diner in Scarborough. Linda's passion for waitressing came from her love of wanting to be surrounded by people. Her greatest love was the time she spent surrounded by her family and friends, especially young children. She loved to take her grandchildren to Funtown, and was always taking them to pick apples, blueberries, strawberries or whatever was in season. She loved Thanksgiving and bringing the entire family together to share in the meal. She was always game for a good night on the town. Linda's family described her as the most forgiving person who would always put others needs ahead of her own. She was a very selfless, unmaterialistic, and caring person who knew what the important things in life were. She would rather spend money on making memories than material things. Even at the end of her life, Linda was very concerned that everyone around her was taken care of, her final selfless act. Linda is survived by three sons, Michael Davis and his companion Sandra MacMaster of South Portland, Christopher Davis of South Portland, and Allen Davis of South Portland; a sister, Janet Sanchez of Rumford; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Visiting hours celebrating Linda's life will be held on Friday, February 23, 2018, from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at the Conroy-Tully Walker South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. Private family services will be held at a later date. To view Linda's memorial page, or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com