DR. TIMOTHY EMERSON LINK, 50, of Tinton Falls, NJ died following a fatal car accident in New Jersey, on May 22, 2023.  He was a neurosurgeon in Tinton Falls, New Jersey. He practiced 20+ years and was an exceptional surgeon winning many awards for his work. He had a listening ear and caring attitude for every situation and patient. He specialized in adult deformity and spinal disorders.

Dr. Tim was born in Portland, Maine, the  third son of Robert Stevens Link and Virginia (Bemis) Link. He attended Kaler Elementary and Mahoney Middle Schools and graduated from South Portland High School 1991. He received his undergraduate and his medical degree from Tufts University.  He completed his internship and residency at the University of Vermont Medical Center. He completed his fellowship at the Barrow Neurological Institute at  St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in AZ, before joining a practice in West Long Branch, New Jersey.

He leaves behind his mother Virginia (Gini); two sons, Liam Robert and Grady Edward, and his sons' mother, Emily; brothers Jeffrey S. and Christina, Gregory N. and Gina, Jeremy R. and Mary; his uncle Joel M. Link and Cindy, and aunt Barbara J. Link, and numerous first cousins Rebecca, Dave, Bradley and Martin Link and Scott Bemis.

"Tim was an animal lover who enjoyed his dogs and spending time on his boat, the Scout".  He so loved touring the waters of New Jersey/New York shoreline.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at Thornton Heights United Methodist Church, 100 Westbrook St., South Portland on June 24th at 2:00 p.m. with burial at Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Highland Ave in South Portland on Sunday, June 25 at 1:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Westbrook Animal Shelter, 217 Landing Rd., Westbrook, ME 04092 or the Jewish Family & Children's Services, 705 Summerfield Ave, Asbury, Park, NJ 07712.