NEWPORT - Linda Marie (DeBusschere) Taschereau, 68, died Wednesday, May 1, 2019, surrounded by her loving family and life partner, Edward Littlefield.

Linda was born in Lawrence, MA on May 28, 1950. Linda was a LPN for many years. She enjoyed attending Pow Wow ceremonies, spending time with Dallas, her dog, and advocating/supporting wild horses. Linda is survived by her son, John B Parsons of Nashua, NH; and her daughters, Sherie M. Parsons of Methuen, MA and Christina E. Parsons of North Andover, MA. Also among her survivors are her grandchildren, David Firth and his wife Erin of Derry, NH, Ciara LiCausi, Keith Day Jr. of North Andover, MA, and Joseph Dionne of Methuen, MA. Her loving mother, Doris DeBusschere predeceased Linda.

The family will be holding private services. Donations can be made to Citizens Against Equine Slaughter, P.O. Box 115, Drain, OR 97435. Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal, Newport.