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Linda Alice Begley

03/08/1948 - 01/15/2016

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Obituary For Linda Alice Begley

Linda Alice Begley, 67, of Rockland passed away on Friday, the 15th, in the presence of her family. She lost a battle to cancer, but not before spending eight beautiful months with her daughter and grandchildren while they knew of her inevitable passing.

Linda is survived by her husband Tom Begley, daughter Nikki Custenborder, son in-law Mitch and two grandchildren Stella and Wyatt. Linda also relied heavily on her brother Bill Damon and two nieces Sheena and Sara. She's also survived by step-children Brad and Melanie, Kelley, Jeff, and Todd. Linda warmly embraced her step grandchildren Peyton, PJ, Sophie, Gaby, Tyler, Jake, Kylie, Brady, Caitlin, and Aiden.

Linda's gentle personality leaves her deceptively accomplished and worldly. Her younger years were spent with multiple occupations in Boston during an interesting time for the city, so if prompted by others, she could tell stories that rivaled the movie Black Mass. She also devoted nearly 13 years to the Duxbury School System aiding students with learning disabilities until her health no longer permitted. However, there's no question her life's work was dedicated to her daughter, Nikki, Nikki's friends, and her grandchildren.

Her intuitive way and always having a sense of what people needed made her the 'go-to' mom for a lot of people – the judgement free zone, but not without a high level of respect from whom she provided care to. In the wake of receiving sad news multiple times during her cancer battle, she remained that person to people and provided loving care to her family until her final days. To Stella, Linda will always be, 'He-Ha', a two year old's blend of Gram and Linda.

However, follow Linda on a regular New England day and you'd find her living the light hearted agenda we all desire. It might have consisted of strolling the toy isle of Marshall's for her grandchildren, sipping a Dunkin' Donuts coffee by the sea wall, or having breakfast with close friends at the Mug in Marshfield.

She will be sorely missed. Because Linda was so unassuming, many more people depended on her than she probably realized. She saw the world through a different lens than most of us. Linda might have left parting words that sounded something like, 'Listen to each other more, simplify your life, take a few more days off work, and love your children.'

The family welcomes friends and relatives to celebrated her life on Friday, January 22, 2016 from 10:00-11:00 AM in the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union St. Rockland. A Memorial Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM. Donations in her memory can be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Center 44 Binney St. Boston, MA.

Services

22 Jan

Visitation

10:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union Street Rockland, MA 02370 Get Directions »
22 Jan

Memorial Service

11:00 AM

Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union Street Rockland, MA 02370 Get Directions »
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  • 05/25/2021

    Lisa Vages & Family

    Nikki & Family, We are so sorry for the loss of your Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.

  • 05/25/2021

    Kathy Gilpin Noska

    My deepest condolences to Tom, Nikki, Bill and Family. I'm so grateful I got to spend time with my dear friend during the last months of her life. She is dancing with the Angels now.

  • 05/25/2021

    Beth Mahoney

    Nikki, I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom. It was my pleasure to meet her, and see what a wonderful, caring daughter you were to her. God bless Xo

  • 05/25/2021

    Vickie Dixon

    My heart, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Nikki Custenborder. May God give you comfort at this time and always.

  • 05/25/2021

    Maggie Adams

    Nikki, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. May your beautiful memories help you through the tough days ahead. Maggie Adams/Rockland/Marshfield

  • 05/25/2021

    Laurene Wall Donnelly

    My thoughts and prayers are with Linda's family and friends.Linda was a very special person and always a friend to everyone. Laurene Wall Donnelly, Aiken, SC A class of 1966 Rockland High School Friend

  • 05/25/2021

    David DeRee

    Reading Linda's obituary makes me realize what a truly amazing woman she was. I've not seen her since 1966, however I remember her well. She was a free spirit then and it seems that spirit encouraged all the lives she touched during her life time. My condolences to her family and friends.

  • 05/25/2021

    Johanna Lovett Keyes

    Dear Nikki Please accept my sympathy on the passing of your mother. I always enjoyed her company!

  • 05/25/2021

    Cheryl a Paul Jones

    Dear Tom, Nikki, Step Children & all Her precious grands. I have not seen or spoken to Linda in almost 50 years but when I saw her picture, I remember the beautiful person she was when we were younger. I thank God I had to opportunity these past few months to pray for her & send her cards of encouragement. God Bless you all, you will continue to be in my prayers. You were blessed to have such an Amazing, Wife, Mother, daughter, friend, grandmother in your life. Cherish the memories & make others with your family & still include her (Linda) in those memories. God Bless, RIP Linda Love in Him Cheryl Randolph

  • 05/25/2021

    Debbie Buccheri

    Dear Tom, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

  • 05/25/2021

    Gail Lelyveld

    Holding you in the light. Gail Lelyveld friend from Rockland High School 1966

  • 05/25/2021

    Marie Few Colburn

    Tom, Nikki, Mitch and family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Linda, a most beautiful soul and gentle spirit that graced this planet. Although I was not involved in her adult life, I remember many wonderful stories and experiences that she shared while we attended high school and car pooled to Massasoit. She will be missed, but I know she is still smiling. Much love and prayers to you all.

  • 05/25/2021

    Peggy Parker

    Will always miss my lifelong friend. Linda was everyone's friend...

  • 05/25/2021

    Cindy Boyd forte

    Tom Jeff Kelly Todd and brad I am so sorry for your loss. I never got the pleasure of meeting Linda but I can only imagine the loss you are feeling. You are in my thoughts and prayere

  • 05/25/2021

    Cathy Chambers Varlese

    Nikki - Aunt Pat (Chambers) and cousins Cathy, Cherry and Chris send our condolences to you and your family.

  • 05/25/2021

    Kevin Flanagan

    So sorry you left us. Way to soon. You were so much fun to be around. RIP

  • 05/25/2021

    Jane Wales

    Dearest Nikki, I'm so sorry I am on the Island and unable to be there to wrap my arms around you. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this most difficult time. Sending love and strength to you Nikki... A very special daughter to an angel of a mother. xoxo

  • 05/25/2021

    Candi DiRenzo

    Dear Tom, Nikki and family. The DiRenzo girls Kym and Leigh and their mother Candi met Nikki and Linda back in the 1980's at the Rockland Golf Course and became good friends while the girls were growing up and playing father daughter golf days at RGC. Nikki, your mom was a joy to be with and talk to when we had a cup of tea while you played with the girls played outside at your home in Marshfield. Treasure all the precious and beautiful memories you and your mother had and know she loved you very much. We are glad that your mother met such a wonderful man like Tom and started a new adventure full of happiness, love and laughter and was a lucky lady to have such a loving family adore her. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Candi, Kimberly and Leigh DiRenzo

  • 05/25/2021

    Kathy Yetman

    I am so sorry to learn of Linda's passing. She was a wonderfully fun and happy person who so loved her daughter Nikki. I know she will be sadly missed but always lovingly remembered.

  • 05/25/2021

    Kate Yetman

    Dear Nikki & family, I am so sorry to hear of Linda's passing. Linda was a beautiful person, inside & out, and she will be sorely missed. I will always remember her sweet smile and beautiful nature. My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

  • 05/25/2021

    Kathy Woodward

    Dear Nikki and Mitch, so sorry to hear of your loss. I am sure she is looking out for you all from her new home in Heaven. With time your heart will fill with all the wonderful memories you have of her. Fondly, Russ and Kathy Woodward

  • 05/25/2021

    Nancy Wyatt Chase

    To Linda Damon Begley's Family - I am so sorry to hear of Linda's passing. She was too young to leave us. I am her first cousin, Nancy Wyatt Chase. Since I live in NC, I have not seen her for years but will always remember our visits to Gram Wyatt's!

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