Eric F. Linscott

June 5, 1944 - April 10, 2024

Eric was a proud Alumni of Boston University, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree. As an impressive businessman, Eric achieved a successful career in technology. In his free time, Eric enjoyed golfing, traveling, and listening to jazz music, with a soft spot for music by Bob Seger and Joan Baez. Eric had a passion for literature and poetry with an amazing library.

Eric will always be remembered for his kind, quiet, thoughtful, and successful qualities that will forever be cherished by those who knew him.

Eric is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Sheila (Harney) Linscott; daughters: Sherri (Linscott) Richardson, Tara (Linscott) Dowling and husband Dion Dowling Sr. Eric is also survived by seven grandchildren: Patrick Richardson, Meaghan Richardson, Mary Richardson, David Richardson, Brian Richardson, Dion Dowling Jr., and Hope Dowling.

Services for Eric will be held privately.

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Eric F. Linscott, age 79, of Newark, Delaware, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2024. He was born on June 5, 1944, in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, to the late Francis Linscott and Ethel (Fish) Linscott. Eric was a proud Alumni of Boston University, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree. As an impressive businessman, Eric achievedContinue Reading

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In memory of Eric F. Linscott, Sherri lit a candle

This was a great man, he treated me like a daughter. I have so many memmories of him, i dont even know where to start.. ❤️

Our deepest condolences to Sheila and Sherri and Tara and their families. What a fine and interesting fellow and friend Eric was in our Bon Meade Days. What fun times we all had together. May the loving memories of Eric give all comfort in the days ahead.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.