Linda K. Lewis

Linda K. Lewis, 73, a resident of Harmon Road Bennington, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her children. Born in Bennington April 10, 1949 she was the daughter of the late Gordon E. and Marjorie (Barnard) Kenyon. Linda received her education in the North Bennington schools and was a 1967 graduate of Mount Anthony Union High School. She later graduated from the Vermont College of Cosmetology in Burlington in 1968. In 1980 Linda opened Hair by Linda Thayer. In 1991 she purchased Visible Change then forming a corporation, “Northside Salon, Inc.” Linda enjoyed clogging and time spent with many brothers, sisters, children and grandchildren and her beloved canine companion “Princess.” Survivors include her two children, Taurie Theress Thayer and her wife Ursula Almeida of Visilia, California and Kenyon Thayer and his wife Angela of Tiverton, Rhode Island; three grandchildren, Tristen Thayer of Vermont, and Donovan and Whitney Thayer of Rhode Island; her sisters and brothers, Ann Bentley of Bennington, VT, Barbara Hill (Allan) of Chateauguay, NY, Jon Kenyon (Kathy) and Susan Plante (Leo) of Bennington, VT, Jean Marie Oakman of Rutland, VT, Mary Hazelton (David) and Betty Kenyon of North Bennington, VT Jim Kenyon (Lisa) of Bennington, VT, Cooie Kenyon of North Bennington, Lori Vadakin (Joe) of North Bennington, VT and Dawn Percey (Jamie) of Bennington, VT; and lots and lots of nieces, nephews and cousins. Linda was predeceased by her oldest sister, Marjorie Hall. Linda will forever be remembered by her smile, laughter, and empathy. No one she knew ever entered a room without feeling her love for them immediately. And she never left a room without getting to know every person in that room. Please honor Linda’s legacy by emulating her behaviors in your life. Please join the family for a celebration of the life of Linda at the Park McCullough Carriage Barn on Saturday, Oct 22, 2022 from 1:00-4:00 pm. In lieu of monetary donations Linda’s request was that everyone spend their time and money enjoying their own families. Online guestbook condolences may be made at www.maharandsonfuneralhome.net