Lynda Gustafson Hennigan-Walker
THOMPSON — Lynda (Gustafson) Hennigan-Walker, 74, of Bradley Hill Road, died Dec. 25, 2025, surrounded by her family and in the comfort of her home. Lynda married her late husband, John T. Walker, in 2020. Born in Flatbush, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Lucielle (Cushman) Gustafson.
Always the entrepreneur Lynda opened her first salon hair salon in Manchester called Front Parlor, Beauty Salon, which she owned and operated for many years. She bought and restored the “Ebenezer Stoddard House” in West Woodstock. This home later became a bed-and-breakfast with the addition of her Woodstock salon. Upon moving to Brooklyn, Lynda opened a gift shop named “Four Seasons” where she sold decorated furniture that was dispersed on Cape Cod. Four Seasons was opened one week at the start of every season. She also owned and operated a beauty salon and shell shop in Brooklyn. Her last house restoration was the “Royal Barry Wills” house in Woodstock she made and sold her Sailors Valentines in the Shell of that house. Her Valentine designs were inspired at a young age which she created and sold. She has transformed this interest from personal passion into a professional craft earning her titles such as “Best in the Country” in early American Life Magazine’s annual Directory of Traditional American Crafts Contest over three consecutive years. She painted decorative furniture and sold furniture on the Cape and in Nantucket and also sold antique jewelry in a jewelry store in Glastonbury. Finally, she was the manager of Woodstock ‘open studio’ and the representative for the Woodstock CT tourist district.
Lynda’s greatest gift to her community and friends was her selfless heart. She spent her lifetime being a caregiver to her family and many dear friends. She was always there with kindness and encouraging kind words. She brought happiness wherever she went with her smile and unique presence.
Lynda leaves her brother and his wife Lloyd and Dawn Gustafson; two nieces Leah and Sarah; many lifelong friends.
Church services will be held at 11 a.m. Feb. 28 at the East Woodstock Congregational Church. 
A Celebration of Life ceremony will be conducted following church service at the Inn at Woodstock Hill. 
Donations: Cosmetology Scholarship fund at HH Ellis Tech, 613 Upper Maple St. Danielson, CT 06239; or St. Judes Children’s Hospital. Gilman and Valade Funeral Homes and Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam.

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