Woodsville, NH Linda Marie (Venturini) Maccini, 62, died peacefully at home September 11, 2010, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in St. Johnsbury, VT, June 23, 1948, a daughter of Aurelio Reggie and Charlotte (Chamberlin) Venturini and has been a lifelong Woodsville resident. She graduated from Woodsville High School, Class of 1966, and Sheldon Beauty Academy in Burlington, VT. As a cosmetologist she initially managed the Magic Mirror Beauty Shop in Brattleboro, VT and later worked with Carol Bigelow at Coiffeurs by Carol in North Haverhill. Most recently, until her retirement in February 2009, she worked at Alison s Beauty Salon in Woodsville. Linda was a Cub Scout leader in Woodsville, a member of the Woodsville Fire Department Auxiliary, and a Trustee of the Woodsville Public Library. She spent her spare time reading, doing handwork such as knitting, and working in her flower garden. She loved being on the go, traveling, and shopping with her girlfriends Roxanna, Dreamer, Jean, and Sylvia. For several years, with her husband Joe, they were able to spend part of the winter in Florida, and for many years she loved being at camp in Pittsburg. However, she cherished the time spent spoiling her children and grandchildren. Linda married Joseph Maccini on November 25, 1967. Survivors include her husband of 42 years, Joseph Maccini of Woodsville; two sons Chuck Maccini and wife Amber, and their children Derek and Conner of West Bath, and Mark Maccini and wife Jennifer, and their children Calef, and twins Ellie and Merrick of Littleton; a sister Judith A. Savoy of Woodsville; and one niece Vicki Olsen and one nephew Jeff Clark, along with several cousins. Calling hours will be on Tuesday, September 14, from 6:30-8:00 PM at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, NH. A memorial service will be on Wednesday, September 15, at 11 AM at the funeral home with Rev. Thomas Peters, officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph s Catholic Cemetery, Bath, NH. Memorial contributions may be made to the Woodsville Public Library, c/o Mrs. Reita Jones, 8 Ammonoosuc Street, Woodsville, NH 03785.