Friday, October 30, 2026 | St. Lawrence County, NY
USK, WA—Dilcox, Linda A.
Linda A. Dilcox (née Buffum), 81, of Usk, WA died at home on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
Linda was born in Troy, NY, on April 30, 1945, but spent most of her life in St. Lawrence County, NY as a homemaker and as a cafeteria worker in the Ogdensburg School District for several years during the 1980s.
She enjoyed road trips with her companion, Fran, daily walks with her dog, Murphy, coloring, surprising friends with gifts, live music, craft fairs, and attending Sunday church. She was a lifelong donor to the Easterseals organization.
Linda bravely moved to Usk to live with her son, Rob and his wife, Kim, in September 2025 after the death of her companion, Fran.
She was predeceased by her parents, Raymond Woodcock and Lottie Gleason, and companion, Francis Baxter.
Linda is survived by her children, Linda Helmar of Phoenix, AZ, Lisa (Anthony) Bjork of Ogdensburg, NY, Terri Mattar of Buffalo, NY, and Robert (Kimberly) Dilcox of Usk, WA; step-sons, Douglas (Darlene) Dilcox of Massena, NY, Raymond (Jeep) Dilcox of Usk, WA, and Philip Dilcox of Phoenix, AZ; grandchildren, Ethan Dilcox of Phoenix, AZ, and Austin Dilcox of Tucson, AZ; step-grandchildren, Gregory Dilcox, Kristin Trivilino, Jessica Dilcox, Joseph Dilcox, and Cailin Jamison; and her faithful furry friend, Murphy.
Also survived by her bonus family, Tammy (John) Kelly and their daughter, Autumn, all of Phoenix, NY, and Aggie Ferguson of Canton, NY.
At Linda’s request there will be no calling hours.
Services provided through Sherman-Campbell Funeral Home in Newport, WA. Cremation has taken place and her final resting place will be determined at a later date.
In honor of Linda, donations in her memory may be made to Easterseals Disability & Community Services.
