LINDA LEE BOURDEAU

MIDDLEBURY — Linda Lee Bourdeau, 71, of Middlebury, Vt., passed away peacefully at her home in Stephenville, Texas on July 6, 2025.

She was born July 9, 1953, in Middlebury to her parents, Leona (Mitchell) Bourdeau and Raymond Oscar Bourdeau, both of whom predeceased her in death.

She is survived by her brother, Rodney Bourdeau and his wife Brenda of Middlebury, Vt.; her daughters, Morgan Downs of Stephenville, Texas, and Jason and Katie (Downs) Davis of Pittsford, Vt.; her nephew, Jared Bourdeau of Salisbury, Vt.; and the absolute light of her life — her “favorite” as she always joked, only granddaughter, Raegan Rae Sopha of Stephenville, Texas.

Linda had a deep, lifelong passion for Morgan Horses, NASCAR, and Brooks & Dunn. Her happiest moments were spent at weekend horse shows, Friday night gymkhanas at Audro Acres, where she was a “mom” to all the horse girls, and later in life, at her granddaughter’s soccer games.

Sixteen years ago, Linda moved to Texas to be near Raegan — a choice that brought her immeasurable joy and meaning. She was fiercely devoted to her granddaughter, rarely missing a soccer game or chance to joke and make her laugh. Those years were filled with unconditional love, wit, and the kind of memories that linger long after the moment has passed.

Linda had a soft spot for animals (especially horses & cats), an unwavering loyalty to the Boston Red Sox, and an iced coffee in hand no matter the weather. Although she had relocated to Texas, she never forgot where she came from and proudly loved Vermont. She could talk your ear off about old Westerns, crime shows, or animals. She was never short of opinions. Her sense of humor was wicked, her opinions were unfiltered, and her heart golden.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Linda’s honor can be made to the American Diabetes Association, Rutland County Humane Society, or The Silver Bells Project aka Project Wings of an Angel, all causes close to her heart.

A graveside burial service will be held Sunday, Aug. 3, at Evergreen Cemetery in Pittsford, Vt., at 12:30 p.m., immediately followed by a celebration of life at the Brandon American Legion, where the family will receive friends and loved ones from 1 to 4 p.m.

Please join us as we come together to share in her memory, and the humor and the love she brought to our lives. She’d want good snacks, laughter and stories to be shared.

In her honor, we ask you to wear something red — her favorite color.

Arrangements are by Miller & Ketcham Funeral Home, Brandon. ◊