Bennington, NH – Linda Delay passed away peacefully at home, December 13, 2025, after a brief illness.
Linda was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Richard Delay, her parents, John and Alice Armstrong of Bennington, and sisters, Edna Armstrong and Marilyn Dunlap. She is survived by her three children, Cheryl (George) of Averill Park, NY, Kathleen (Kevin) Reardon of New Boston and Richard Jr. (Melissa) Delay of Merrimack, grandchildren Nathan, Andrew, Katie, Megan, Drew, Matthew and Sage, and many nieces and nephews.
Linda was a lifelong resident of Bennington where she was active in the Historical Society, Recreation department and Fire Department Auxiliary. Over the years Linda’s creativity was on display at many of the floats at Old Home Day parades.
After her children went to school, Linda worked at GTE Sylvania for 20 years and then managed the books for Delay’s Market in Greenfield.
Linda was extremely creative, from making fanciful birthday cakes and party crafts, sewing clothes, costumes and doll clothes, knitting, making Christmas ornaments and more.
Linda and Richard enjoyed traveling. They have fond memories of the trips with the AG Grocers where they visited many Caribbean islands and their trips to Disney with their family.
Linda and Richard spent many winters at the Villages in Florida where Linda took up golf. They were active with their friend group, golfing, playing cards and dancing in the square.
In 2022 she moved to Carlyle Place in Bedford, where she made many new friends and was an avid participant in activities and day trips. Until her days before her death, she could still beat you in cribbage.
Visitation will be 10am-noon, Friday, December 19 at Jellison Funeral Home, 25 Concord Street, Peterborough with burial in the spring. In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to the Bennington Historical Society.
The family would like to thank the caregivers and staff from Carlyle Place for the extraordinary care and support they provided every day with love, respect and dignity.
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