Linda Ann Wade, 46, of Baldwinsville passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2006 at University Hospital after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born and raised in Margaretville, she went to college at SUNY ESF and Syracuse University. She moved to the Central New York area eventually settling in Baldwinsville, where she lived for eighteen years and raised her three children. She was well-known for her love of gardening, hiking and the outdoors. She was an inspiration to all with her strength and courage in fighting cancer and will be sorely missed.

Survivors: Her husband of twenty-one years, Jim Wade; her three children, Erik, Laura, Kelly; also her parents, Arthur and Barbara Erickson; her brothers, Christopher, John and Robert Erickson and her sister, Carol Erickson.

Services: 4:00-5:00 pm Monday, Sept. 18, 2006 at Falardeau Funeral Home, 93 Downer St., Baldwinsville.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers to Wade kids, c/o JoAnn Bowen, 7202 Farnham Rd., Memphis, NY 13112.