Vale Linda Fielding. My sincerest condolences and deepest sympathies to Linda's family. In 1982, I met Linda at the Center for the Study of Reading, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where we shared the office. Linda was extremely bright, kind, caring and very funny. I feel blessed to have known her when we were young and hopeful. I have so many great memories of Linda who was the hub of the social network of graduate students in the College of Education.

My sister, who visited me for a very short time, remembers Linda as a kind caring person who patiently listened to her halting English; she sends her condolences and sympathies to Linda's family.

It’s so sad to say good bye to such a beautiful person. I first met Linda in 1983 when I moved from Australia to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Linda was one of the first people I met and it was lovely to have her friendship through my Ph.D. She was so generous, funny and warm. I have many happy memories of the time we spent together. My deepest condolences to her family.

It is difficult for me to put into words the grief and sorrow I feel with Linda’s passing. She was an integral part of my life for so many years and supported me in the most challenging of times. I will always cherish the love, friendship, and closeness we shared.

My sympathy to Linda's family. I met Linda while working at the College of Education. She was a wonderful educator and a compassionate woman. She will be missed by all that knew her. Rest in peace, Linda.