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PORTSMOUTH - Linda Ann Dupont died on Feb. 19, 2025, in Portsmouth, after a long illness. She was born on January 30, 1952, in Oak Park, Illinois, to Charles P. Franz and Angie Ricco Franz.
Linda leaves behind her loving partner, best friend, and traveling companion, Robert Martin, as well as her cherished canine companion, Brady. She is also survived by her sisters Angela (Franz) Wray and her husband Mike Wray, Lisa (Franz) Langmack and her husband Jody Langmack, and Ann Margret Franz. Linda was like a second mother to Taylor, Julia, and Ashley and took immense pride in Christina and Carlie. She also loved being called Mimi to Kandice and leaves behind many nieces and nephews whom she cherished deeply.
She was preceded in death by her beloved brother Steven Franz and her beloved sister Mary (Franz) Rozell, who welcomed her home with open arms.
Linda had a passion for travel and found great joy in exploring new places with those she loved. She enjoyed gambling and taking long rides to the beach or the mountains. She looked forward to playing mahjong with David and Brenda Fuller every Tuesday and relished evening dice games with "The Besties." Her family was at the heart of everything she did, and she treasured the moments spent with them. She was honored to serve as the maid of honor for her dear cousins Roy and Diane Moceri, a testament to the deep bonds she shared with those closest to her.
Linda's warmth, adventurous spirit, and love for family will be deeply missed by all who knew her. May her memory bring comfort to those who loved her.
Linda leaves behind her loving partner, best friend, and traveling companion, Robert Martin, as well as her cherished canine companion, Brady. She is also survived by her sisters Angela (Franz) Wray and her husband Mike Wray, Lisa (Franz) Langmack and her husband Jody Langmack, and Ann Margret Franz. Linda was like a second mother to Taylor, Julia, and Ashley and took immense pride in Christina and Carlie. She also loved being called Mimi to Kandice and leaves behind many nieces and nephews whom she cherished deeply.
She was preceded in death by her beloved brother Steven Franz and her beloved sister Mary (Franz) Rozell, who welcomed her home with open arms.
Linda had a passion for travel and found great joy in exploring new places with those she loved. She enjoyed gambling and taking long rides to the beach or the mountains. She looked forward to playing mahjong with David and Brenda Fuller every Tuesday and relished evening dice games with "The Besties." Her family was at the heart of everything she did, and she treasured the moments spent with them. She was honored to serve as the maid of honor for her dear cousins Roy and Diane Moceri, a testament to the deep bonds she shared with those closest to her.
Linda's warmth, adventurous spirit, and love for family will be deeply missed by all who knew her. May her memory bring comfort to those who loved her.
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