Linda Carol Bedard, 70, of Hamden died June 7th at Yale- New Haven Hospital after a brief illness. Born in New Haven, March 27th, 1947, daughter of the late Lawrence and Dorothy Castricone Holdwright, Linda worked as an Administrative Assistant for the Graustein Memorial Fund. She is survived by two daughters; Michele Bedard of Texas, and Christina Bedard of Mississippi, a long time companion James Pulliam and his two daughters Khadijah & Jamie, and many adopted children and grandchildren. Linda was 30 years a friend of Bill W.  She was predeceased by a sister Rosemarie Holdwright. Funeral services will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to Enders Island Catholic Retreat (www.endersisland.com)