Woodsville, NH- Linda Jean Mitton, 65, died on Monday, September 12, 2011 at Cottage Hospital in Woodsville, NH. She was born in Montague City, Massachusetts, November 23, 1945, the daughter of Gordon Slayton and Alice Louise (Felix) Towle. She worked at the Barge Inn Restaurant in Woodsville for many years. Linda loved country music, soap operas, birds, cats, and dogs. Linda looked forward to spring and fall weather. She loved spending time with her family and grandchildren around the holidays. Linda married Roger C. Mitton on December 3, 1983. She was predeceased by her parents, Gordon Slayton Towle and Alice Louise Boyea; two brothers, David G. Towle and Dennis R. Towle; and her first husband and best friend, Richard H. Macomber. Survivors include her husband of 27 years, Roger C. Mitton of Woodsville; five children, Virginia A. Macomber and companion Michael Mann of Fairlee, VT, Jeffrey H. Macomber and wife Kris of Lisbon, NH, Richard D. Macomber and companion Mickey Oakes of Shirley, MA, Victoria L. Blanchard and husband William of Claremont, NH, and Elizabeth L. Mitton and companion Craig Cushing of Woodsville, NH; two step children, Deborah J. Watkins and husband Jody of Meredith, NH and Daniel C. Mitton of Fort Myers, FL; 11 grandchildren; 2 step grandchildren; 4 step great grandchildren; a special cousin, Ann Broadbent of W. Fairlee, VT; and several cousins, aunts and uncles. There will be no calling hours. A graveside service will be on Thursday, September 15, at 1 PM at the Vershire, VT Village Cemetery, with Pastor Scott Kearns officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Founders Affiliate, P.O. Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005.