Linda Townsend McNicholas, 68, of Ocala, FL passed away June 16, 2018.  She was born on April 18, 1950 in Wilmington, DE.  She came to this area in 2003 from Syracuse, NY and was a retired office administrator, school teacher and Episcopal by faith.  Linda was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.  She was preceded in death by her father, Carlos Townsend.  She is survived by her loving husband, Michael; mother, Doris Townsend of PA; daughters, Cristina Piller of TN and Lisa Mitchell of NM; grandchildren, Tristan Blades and Aysia Mitchell; sister, Beth Beck and husband Jeff of PA; brother, David Townsend of FL.  Memorial gifts should be made to Hospice of Marion County, Legacy House PO Box 4860 Ocala, FL 34478.  No flowers please.  Arrangements by Baldwin Brothers Funerals & Cremations, Ocala 236-7813