Linda Louise (O'Dell) St. John, AKA “Weezie” born December 25, 1952, passed away unexpectedly on August 10, 2023, at her residence in Saranac Lake.
Linda was born in Ausable Forks, NY, the daughter of Eugene and Genevieve O'Dell. Linda moved to Connecticut in her early 20s and shortly after she met her first husband Jerry St. Amand. While in Connecticut Linda was the manager of The Whole Donut. After her divorce with Jerry, Linda and her 5 children moved to Saranac Lake, NY. Linda began working at the Edge of The Lake in Lake Placid as a housekeeper, she then became the Manager for many years before retiring. Linda was an avid reader; you would always see her with a new book about every day. If she did not have a book in front of her, chances are she was watching the Hallmark channel. Linda loved to be around her family. Rumor has it she loved her grandchildren more than her own children.
Linda is survived by her sister, Nancy O’Dell of Oneonta, brother, Eugene O'Dell of Saranac Lake, her daughter Desiree (Victor) Trombley of Saranac Lake, son Robert David of Saranac Lake, son Frank O’Dell of Sarasota, Florida and son Chris David and fiancé Michelle Dziabiak Shaw of Orlando, Florida. She is also survived by many grandchildren, Sierra Moody of Tupper Lake, Felicity Roberts of Saranac Lake, Jacob Roberts of Saranac Lake, Biancha Pelleteri of Saranac Lake, Josh David of Connecticut, Patrick David of Connecticut, Shaelynn Beede of Lake Placid, Sarah David of Florida, Joey David of Florida, and Allyssa Lavier from North Carolina. As well as great grandchildren Jacob, Alorah Michelle, Aiden, Liam, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Linda is predeceased by her mother, Genivieve O’Dell, father Eugene O’Dell, brother Patrick O’Dell, and daughter Michelle St. Amand.
Funeral arrangements are in care of the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home in Saranac Lake. Per Linda’s wishes there will be no services. Family and friends wishing to remember Linda may make memorial contributions to the Saranac Lake Free Library. Family and friends can also share their condolences and memories at fortunekeoughfuneralhome.com.