Linda Marie Matson (nee LaPeer) passed away peacefully on March 19, 2024, at the age of 80 in Morgan, Vermont. Linda was born on September 11, 1943, in Hammond, Indiana, to Lawrence Victor (Vic) and Geraldine (Jerry) LaPeer.

Linda grew up in northwest Indiana and later moved to Morgan, Vermont, in 2015 to live with her daughter and her family. She was a devoted mother and grandmother, finding immense joy in spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Linda was a beloved friend to many and was cherished by her special friends as family.

She is survived by her daughter, Lisa (John) Stevens of Morgan, Vermont, and her son, Jeffrey Matson of Valparaiso, Indiana. Linda will be deeply missed by her grandchildren Emma and Sarah Stevens of Morgan, Vermont, and Layne Matson of Valparaiso, Indiana. She is also survived by her sisters, Vicki (Rick) Krolik, Marie (Louis) Berthold, and Shelly LaPeer of Munster, Indiana, along with numerous nieces, nephews, and dear friends. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Nancy Berkley, Suzan LaPeer, and brother Jean LaPeer.

Linda attended St. Mary's in East Chicago, Indiana, for primary school and Bishop Noll Institute in Hammond, Indiana, for high school. She was a member of St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Newport, Vermont.

In her free time, Linda enjoyed being a Girl Scout leader in Indiana, traveling with friends, playing bunco, crafting, cooking, and interior design.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date to honor Linda's memory. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (stjude.org) or Orleans Essex Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice, 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, VT 05855. Linda's kindness, love, and warm spirit will be dearly missed by all who knew her.