It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our dear Linda. Born to Edward and Dorothy (DeLalla) Reddington on August 2, 1967, Linda spent her childhood in Pawling, NY and Fairfield, CT. She graduated from Roger Ludlowe High School before entering Bucknell University. While at Bucknell, Linda was welcomed into Kappa Kappa Gamma. And, typical of the beautiful person she was, inside and out, she developed deep friendships lasting a lifetime. She had a true gift for connecting authentically with people, extending kindness, and finding humor in even the simplest of moments. Her Kappa sisters became treasured sisters in every way--truly loving and supportive, always. Linda pursued an interdisciplinary B.A. degree in International Relations. She immersed herself in writing, political geography, and world affairs. She enjoyed a semester abroad in Madrid, where her fluency in Spanish and appreciation for the culture quickly grew. It was during this time that an important seed was planted.

Upon graduation from Bucknell, Linda began her highly successful career in marketing and television. She joined the staff at The Comedy Channel, which later became Comedy Central. Surrounded by a smart, fun staff, this was a natural place for Linda to use her immense creativity while sharing her kindness and intellect. Stylish, fashionable, and quick with a smile, she made everyone around her feel heard, valued, and included in the laughter. Linda rose to the role of Vice President, Integrated Ad Sales & Sponsorship Marketing. She thoroughly enjoyed this newly created, dynamic position. Using her keen ability to “see the forest and the trees,” Linda created sponsorship packages for her clients that seamlessly and successfully leveraged the resources of many departments. She later went on to bring her vast experience to Court TV as Vice President, Online Product & Sales Development and V-Me (a Spanish-language network) as Vice President Sponsorship Sales & Cross-Platform Solutions.

Linda was a lifelong learner and world traveler, often accompanied by those most dear to her. From Paris to Machu Picchu to Patagonia to the Galapagos Islands, she especially enjoyed what’s now considered adventure travel. Incorporated into each trip was always time spent in nearby towns or villages. Quick with a kind greeting and friendly to all, she found joy in meeting local people and learning about their culture. Linda’s gift for genuine connection, humor, and interest in others, drew people to her--whether she was speaking Spanish or English. That special seed planted way back in college was now ready to fully bloom.

After decades on television, Linda realized it was time to pursue her long-held vision of helping those less fortunate. Aware of the blessings in her own life, she was now being called into a life of service. She relocated to the country of Colombia where she shared her kindness, sense of humor, and business knowledge with many, often pro bono. Linda’s goal was always to empower and lift people up. With her gift for writing and depth of knowledge, she was a voice and collaborator with larger companies in support of emerging markets and lifting people out of poverty. Her light shined brightly upon so many lives--the small business owner who benefitted from her marketing expertise to grow his business, the aspiring hotel worker to whom she taught English, the sweet girls at the orphanage who gained knowledge of the world and inspiration while enjoying much laughter, and the many stray dogs who crossed her path in need of food or shelter.

Taken from us too soon, Linda will live on in the hearts of so many but most especially her big sister Lisabeth Reddington of Norwalk, CT, her dear Kappa Kappa Gamma sisters, and so many loving friends both near and far. May you rest in eternal peace, our dear Chica Bonita.

A Celebration of Linda’s life will be held on Saturday, October 25th, 2025, at 11:00AM at the Congregational Church of New Canaan, 23 Park Street, New Canaan, CT 06840. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Camillus House (camillus.org), an organization that prioritizes helping those most vulnerable, including homeless children and adults and aligns with Linda’s unwavering humanitarian mission of serving those in need.

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