Linda C. Brancheau

Click on tribute wall above to view Linda's memorial video. Linda Clare Brancheau, age 81 of Newport, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2021 at Beaumont Hospital in Trenton. Linda was born July 9, 1940 in Monroe. She was the youngest of three daughters born to the late Curtis and Vivian (Kabel) Yoas. Linda graduated from Airport High School and the following year married James R. Brancheau on May 28, 1960. Together they spent 59 years together until James’ death on March 4, 2020. Linda was a homemaker and loving caregiver, who enjoyed canning and could be found in her kitchen from late spring to early fall putting up a variety of fruits and vegetables. A few of her favorites were hot tomato juice, zesty peppers and pears. She was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Newport and Brest Bay Sportsman Club Ladies Auxiliary. To cherish Linda’s memory, she leaves her loving children Andrew (Jean) Brancheau, daughters Audrey and Ada Brancheau of Newport. Grandchildren: Abigail Brancheau and Austin Brancheau of Newport and Addison Brancheau of Eagle River, Alaska. Two loving sisters: Lois Breeding and Carleton and Leona (Dean) Rogers of Monroe. Along with her parents and husband James she was preceded in death by a son Joseph and a daughter Alice. Memorial contributions in honor of Linda may be made to the Brest Bay Sportsman Club.