LEOMINSTER -- Linda J. Morin, 53, of 319 Pierce St., died Tuesday, Oct. 7, in her home, after being stricken ill. She was born on Dec. 17, 1949, in Leominster, the daughter of Leon A. and Jeanne (Fluet) Morin. She was a graduate of St. Bernard’s Central Catholic High School, Fitchburg. Miss Morin had worked in the office and as an operator for New England Telephone and Nynex for 25 years. After her retirement from there she worked as a switchboard operator at Assabet High School. She was a member of St. Cecilia’s Parish and was a volunteer at the Pat Brody Shelter for Cats and many other animal shelters, fulfilling her love for animals. Miss Morin is survived by two sisters, Betty Boire of Lancaster and Louise Morin of Newtown, Pa.; and two nephews, Jeffrey and Derek Boire. She was predeceased by a sister, Elaine Morin. MORIN -- On Oct. 7, Linda J. Morin, 53, of Leominster. The funeral will be held Monday, Oct. 13, from Wright-Roy Funeral Home, 109 West St., Leominster, with a funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Cecilia’s Church, Leominster. Burial will be in St. Cecilia’s Cemetery, Leominster. Calling hours in the funeral home are Sunday, Oct. 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Paty Brody Shelter for Cats, P.O. Box 142, Lunenburg, MA 01462.