WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. —  Linda Gail (Egan) DeGraff, 75 of Williamstown, MA died Monday July 10, 2023 at Hillcrest Commons.

She was born in North Adams, MA on September 9, 1947, a daughter of John J. Egan Jr and Lillian (Cardinal) Egan. She graduated from the Drury High School and received her Master's Degree in education from North Adams State College.

Linda was last employed as a teacher's aide in the special needs program at Drury High School. Before that, she operated the former Berkshire Optical with her former husband.

Linda was a communicant of the former Our Lady of the Incarnation Church. She loved Elvis and also enjoyed gardening and hiking with her dogs. Her dog "Rocky" was certified as the first dog to ever complete the Long Trail.

Survivors include two sons- John Michael DeGraff (Seana Flagg) of Williamstown, MA and Christopher Richard DeGraff (Sofia) of Adams, MA. She also leaves two grandchildren- Elizabeth DeGraff and Hannah DeGraff; and her close cousin, Anita Martin of Ballston Lake, NY. She was predeceased by her cousins, Carole Bonneville and Joan Merrigan and her best friend since age 5, Karen Anello.

FUNERAL NOTICE: A graveside service for Linda DeGraff will be held on Monday July 24, 2023 at 1:30 PM in Southview cemetery. The FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME FOR FUNERALS WEST CHAPELS, 521 West Main St. North Adams, MA 01247 is in charge of arrangements. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com