Linda Cannon Surmacz, age 68, of Lincoln, Delaware (formerly of Fair Hill, MD), passed away peacefully at Johns Hopkins Hospital, on Monday, July 10, 2023 surrounded by family following a long illness. She was born in 1955, and originally from North Huntingdon, PA, she was the daughter of the late Robert D. and Melvina Ruhama Cannon.
Linda was a retired physical therapist, working numerous years in Newark, DE, and later in Dover, DE. She was an avid dog trainer, belonging to many clubs, where she made countless friends from all over the country. She often traveled to compete with her labrador retrievers in a multitude of dog training events, including obedience, tracking, dock diving and many others. She was very talented, earning titles for her dogs in varying fields of competition. Linda trained with the Wilmington Kennel Club for many years, and also taught obedience classes. After moving to Delaware, she trained with Delmarva Dock Dogs. She was a founding member of the First State Retriever Club, where she served as the secretary and treasurer.
She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, and especially training her labrador retrievers Ike and Reba, as well as the late Kona, and Bo.
Survivors include her husband of 45 years, Edmund Surmacz, as well as children Bobby Surmacz (Jen) of Rising Sun, MD, Rebecca Magelitz of Alexandria, VA, and Sandy Surmacz (Mike) of North East, MD. She is also survived by many extended family members, including aunts, uncles, and cousins, as well as her many friends.
She will be remembered for her infectious joy for life, her caring treatment of others, and the love she had for everyone in her life. She will be fondly remembered by everyone who knew her.
A celebration of life service for family and friends will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to one of Linda’s treasured dog clubs: First State Retriever Club, 12613 Hunters Cove Road, Greenwood, DE 19950, Delmarva Dock Dogs: ℅ Wendi Chapman, 1131 Walnut Street, Honey Brook, PA 19344 or Wilmington Kennel Club, 2305 Sunset Lake Road, Newark, DE 19702.
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