Linda Marie Spencer (Clarke)

PHOENIX, Ariz. – Linda Marie Spencer (Clarke), 69, of Waterville, beloved mother, wife and friend, passed away with family by her side after a battle with multiple medical complications on July 28, 2023 in Phoenix, Ariz.

Linda was born in Waterville to Dorothy and Albert Thiboutot on Feb. 20, 1954. Linda graduated from Waterville High School in 1972 and later graduated from Mid-state College with her associates degree.

Linda married Christopher Spencer on Sept. 8, 1990 and remained in Maine until moving to Alaska in 2007 to fulfill their dreams. During her time in Maine, Linda served many years as a secretary at local businesses with her longest time being at Dead River Company in Waterville.

After their move, Linda and Chris were able to travel in their RV, make new friends across the country, and experience new places like they had always dreamt of. This resulted in their final stop in Waddell, Ariz. where they became part of the “family” at the White Tank Regional Park where they lived and worked as volunteers.

No matter where Linda lived, she brought fun, love and laughter to all. Everyone around her knew they could go to her for help with anything. She was described as the “joy” of any group always bringing positivity and laughter to those around her.

Linda enjoyed many adventures throughout her life including building a new home with her husband Chris, traveling, kayaking, cooking and of course camping where she was happiest sitting around a campfire with others. Let’s not forget Linda’s favorite, LOBSTAH, which she would eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner if given the chance!

Linda enjoyed being around her family most, especially her grandchildren and her family dogs and cat. Linda has made very special friends over the years that have filled her heart with love, support, and more fun stories than anyone can express. Linda had a wonderful smile that will be remembered by all.

Linda was preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy Sawlivich who passed in December of 2008 and her father, Albert J. Thiboutot who passed in 1988.

Linda is survived by her husband, Christopher Spencer of Maine; daughter, Nicole Clarke and husband Michael Foley of Rockland, daughter Lisa Spencer-Williamson and husband Jim Williamson of Sidney, daughter, Sarah Spencer and husband Aaron Sechler of Homer, Alaska; granddaughter, Seraphim of Maine, granddaughter, Matilda and grandsons Noah and Evan of Alaska; two great-grandchildren; and other extended family on both her side and her husbands in Maine. She is also survived by many special individuals who became her family over the years.

A celebration of life is planned for a later date in Maine.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the

National Breast Cancer Foundation

P.O. Box 676910

Dallas, TX 75267-6910