Linda DiMillo

May 7, 1958 ~ July 7, 2015
South Portland- Linda Stevens DiMillo, 57 of South Portland, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2015, from complications brought on by her 15 year battle with multiple sclerosis. Linda was a devoted mother of two children and a loving wife to Albert, her husband of 33 years. She was born in Caribou, Maine the daughter of Newcomb and Myrtle Stevens. She was a 1977 graduate of Caribou High School and a 1978 graduate of NMVTI in Presque Isle, Maine receiving her LPN License. She worked in nursing in Caribou and Portland for 4 years until she became a full time mother and homemaker. Linda was very active in her childrens lives volunteering at their schools for many years. She was an assistant coach on her sons soccer team and never missed one of her daughters many choir and theatre productions from grade school through college. As a former life guard she taught both of her children to swim as well as many of their friends that spent hours at the family pool. She loved spending a few weeks each summer at the family cottage on Portage Lake in the county. She was very active before her illness, playing tennis, walking with friends and became a good bowler. When her husbands career required three moves in just 12 years, she managed the moves and made the new houses great homes and made good friends wherever the family went. She is survived by her husband Albert A. DiMillo, Jr of South Portland and her two children Angela DiMillo of Waterville and Anthony DiMillo of Mountain View, CA; her parents Newcomb and Myrtle Stevens of Zephyrhills, FL; four brothers Michael Stevens of Davenport, FL, Todd Stevens of Greene, ME, Alan Stevens of Zephyrhills, FL and Newcomb Stevens of Wynantskill, NY as well as several aunts, uncles and many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held on Sunday, July 12, 2015 from 3:00 to 6:00pm at the Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00am on Monday, July 13, 2015 at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, 150 Black Point Road, Scarborough. A Celebration of Lindas Life will follow in the church hall. To view Lindas memorial page, or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ctcrawford.com Those who wish may make contributions in Lindas memory. Please send checks payable to the University of Maine Foundation, 2 Alumni Place, Orono, Maine 04469-5792. Also write Linda Stevens DiMillo Memorial Scholarship in the memo section of the check. The college scholarship will be awarded to Caribou High School graduates.
Albert, thank you for taking such good care of my cousin. Linda was so fortunate to have you. My deepest sympathy to you, Angela and Anthony. I know Linda is in a better place and will no longer have pain. She will smile down on her family and always be with you.
– Ruthann Weeks
Uncle Albert, Angela, and Anthony, my deepest sympathies to you all. Aunt Linda was an amazing person, caring and loving. I have you all in my thoughts. Love, Trisha To Aunt Linda, I am sorry to hear of your passing. I know you are no longer suffering. You were always in my thoughts and I am sorry I never reached out. May God guide your family and friends through this sad time. May you watch over everyone. RIP Aunt Linda, you will forever be missed. Much love, Trisha
– Trisha (Grattelo) Smith
Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one, Linda. I know she will be greatly missed. Our heavenly Father holds out promises that can help you with your sorrow. One such promise is a paradise, where no resident will say “I am sick,” where all death and suffering will be gone forever and where our loved ones who are asleep in death will be resurrected. (Isaiah 33:24; Revelation 21:4; Job 14:14, 15; Psalm 37:11, 29) Until this heartwarming promise of God, who cannot lie (Titus 1:2) is fulfilled, may he soothe your grieving hearts and give you peace now and in the coming days.
– Wanda
Al, I am so very sorry, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad and difficult time. What the caterpillar sees as the end of the world the Master sees a butterfly.
– Gloria Cote
I will forever treasure the last time we spoke. It was a blessing to be able to get a large part of the Stevens clan together in NC when we did.
– Sean
Albert, Angela, and Anthony, your mother was a very special cousin and woman. She is an inspiration to many. Just know all the Todd cousins loved her dearly. We will miss her smile and positive energy. She was an adorable cherub when little and grew up to be one of the kindest and most loving person, wife, and mother. She was always so proud of all of you. Albert, you are our hero for all the love and care you gave our precious cousin. We will never forget her. Love and prayers for all of you that God will give you comfort and peace.
– Barbara Joyce (Todd) Drake
Linda and I spent many days together when our daughters were young and you lived in Brunswick. I have fond memories of parties at your house and just chatting while watching the kids play. We lost touch after you moved and I was so sorry to see her obituary. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time.Fondly,Susan and Tom Weddle
– Susan and Tom Weddle
Albert and Family,Sorry to hear about your loss, we wish you a lot of strength during this difficult time. God Bless You. “Death ends a life, not a relationship.”
– Paul & Fe Reali
Al and Family:So sorry to hear about the passing of your wife. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time. God Bless.
– Sue Dery
My sincere condolences to Al and all of Linda’s family. She was a co-worker, friend, and roommate (when she met Al) many years ago. I have many fond memories, and pictures, of her with her great smile, which would light up any room. I treasure being able to reconnect with her a few years ago when she and Al attended St Max mass. Her courage with facing MS is inspiring. Rest in peace Linda. Heaven has a special angel.
– Sue Curtis
To Albert, Angela and AnthonyMy thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. What a terrible loss. As a cousin to Linda, I have wonderful childhood memories of all of us at Portage Lake. Linda was the first person to ever show me where a potatoe came from. My first toboggin ride was with Linda and my sister Sonya down the hill in her backyard in Caribou. We laughed so hard. I have many memories of that time and I will hold onto them forever. Rest in peace Linda.
– Sheila (Stevens) Blair
Albert, and to all the DiMillo’s, we just wanted to take a moment and tell you how sorry we are to hear of the passing of Linda. I know we have had a chance to meet over the years and we feel blessed to have a connection to you through Vince. Vince speaks of all his family with a sense of pride, loyalty and love. I know he has a deep passion for you Albert and he has big enough shoulders for you to lean on if need be. The DiMillo’s and Stevens family will be in our prayers and thoughts…Paul, Jill, Daniel and John Cavanagh
– Paul and Jill Cavanagh