After a brief but fierce battle with the monster known as cancer, Linda M. Thompson, 67, passed away gracefully on Friday, September 19, 2014 in her Lancaster home. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Vera Ragghianti Rovane.

She is survived by daughters, Jenifer Griffin, Jessica Lewis (Demetrius), and her beloved grandchildren Makenzie, Ryan, Teagan, Avery, Payton, and Delaney. Also surviving are her sister Kathy Ragazzo, nephew Todd Mullery, and niece Stacy Mullery.

Linda worked in the medical field for many years. She loved to spend time with her children, grandchildren and good friends. Linda loved to dance and listen to good music, especially the Beatles and John Lennon. She enjoyed traveling, a good conversation and a good book, Italian food, NCIS, and anything animal.

Most importantly, she'll be remembered for evening walks, long talks about everything and nothing, an encouraging word, gardening attempts, and cheering at many sporting events. She cheered for everyone and everything to have a fair shot at love, life and laughter. She had a contagious laugh and a beautiful smile. We hope she is wearing it now.

"Time you enjoy wasting, was not wasted."-John Lennon

Private graveside services will be held at St. Mark's cemetery in Bristol, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her name may be made to the Wolf Sanctuary of PA, wolfsanctuarypa.org.