LINDA OBRIEN WHITING- Linda J. OBrien, 62, a resident since 1992, died unexpectedly on Saturday, December 20, 2014 at her home. Born July 28, 1952 in Burlington, she was the daughter of the late John L. and Mary Jane (Higgins) Buttles. Linda was a graduate of Champlain Valley Union High School and had attended college at Johnson College. Linda was employed for many years at Grand Union and most recently at Hannaford in Brandon. While employed at Grand Union she worked at Susie Wilson Rd. Grand Union in Essex Junction and later at South Burlington and Bristol. For the past five years she worked at the Brandon Hannaford. Prior to moving to Whiting she lived in Weybridge. She was an avid animal lover, especially her dogs Radar, Montana and Cheyene. She was a very kind hearted individual and enjoyed flower gardening. Surviving family members include her companion, Russell A. Allaire of Whiting: her brother John S. Buttles and his wife Vera of Milton; one niece and one nephew. No services are planned at this time. Memorial donations may be made to Homeward Bound, Addison County Humane Society, Boardman ST. Middlebury, VT 05753. Arrangements are under the direction of Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home, 117 South Main St. Middlebury. www.sandersonfuneralservice.com