Columbus, OH — Linda (Deotte) Phaneuf, 71, died Sept. 7, 2021, in her home surrounded by her family.

She was united in marriage on Sept. 20, 1969, in St. Ann Church to Richard G. Phaneuf. Born in Putnam, Conn., she was the daughter of the late Clifford and Jean (Prisk) Deotte.

She worked as a store manager for Cumberland Farms for more than 20 years.

She was a member of the U.S. Trotting Association and along with her husband, they enjoyed 35 years of training, breeding, and racing Standardbreds.

She was an excellent cook who enjoyed feeding her family and friends.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughter, Brenna (Daniel) Gill.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Linda’s family from 9-11 a.m. on Monday (Sept. 13) in the Gilman Funeral Home and Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, 350 Hartford Pike, Dayville, Conn.

Memorial contributions may be made to the ASPCA, 424 E. 92nd St., New York, NY 10128.

For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.