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Linda M. Donnelly

03/26/1948 - 07/08/2013

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Obituary For Linda M. Donnelly

Linda M. (Bauer) Donnelly, 65 of Rockland died on July 8, 2013 at the Life Care Center of the South Shore in Scituate. She was born in Brockton daughter of Charles Bauer and the late Mary (Stoddard) Bauer and was raised and educated in Rockland graduating from Rockland High School in 1966.

Linda was an avid sports fan and enjoyed cheering on all of the local Boston Teams. Her greatest joy came from being a devoted mother and best friend to her four children. She was the definition of a proud grandmother as her grandchildren were her pride and joy. One of her delights was to watch her granddaughter dance and her grandson play sports. Rumor has it that she even spoiled them quite a bit.

A devoted employee, Linda served as the Office Manager at the Dove's Nest Day Care Center in Rockland for 26 years and had been working until the time of her death.

In addition to her dad who resides in Halifax, she is survived by her children, Hugh F. Donnelly and Kim M. Donnelly of Rockland and Karen M. Laugalis and Kelly E. Donnelly both of E. Bridgewater. She was the sister and best friend to Nancy J. Lemon of Bridgewater, who became her sisters caregiver, taking every step of the journey with her including acting as a chauffeur to her weekly treatments. Also surviving are her grandchildren Devin Donnelly and Emily Laugalis and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother Charles M. Bauer.

The Donnelly family welcomes friends and loved ones to celebrate her life on Tuesday July 16, 2013 from 5-8 PM in the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union St. Rockland. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday July 17, 2013 at 11:30 AM in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Hanover Center Cemetery. Donations in her name may be made to the Rockland Youth Commission, 394 Union St. Rockland, MA 02370.

Services

16 Jul

Visitation

17:00 PM - 20:00 PM

Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union Street Rockland, MA 02370 Get Directions »
17 Jul

Funeral Service

11:30 AM

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

    Kelly

    Mom, I still can't believe you are gone! I miss you so much, but am thankful that you are no longer suffering! I am so lucky to have had you as my best friend and my mom!! I am going to miss our daily talks, our weekend shopping adventures, your amazing laugh and your great hugs!! Rest easy mom! I love you so much!!

  • 05/25/2021

    The Leavitt Family

    Kim, Devin and family, We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom and grandmother. We enjoyed seeing her at all of Devins games. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.

  • 05/25/2021

    Kim Hamilton

    God keep the angles with u looking down on The children at doves nest

  • 05/25/2021

    Kim Hamilton

    U r my angal up in haven Linda I will miss u always:(

  • 05/25/2021

    Ken and Sherry Sutherland

    We are so sorry for the loss of your Mom. She was a strong woman and devoted and loving Mom and grandmother. I know that she will be greatly missed by your family. Your family has wonderful memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless you, Linda.

  • 05/25/2021

    The Liuzza/McManus Family

    I'm sorry for your loss. I will always remember Linda's smiling face when I dropped my child off at Dove's Nest. She was a sweetheart.

  • 05/25/2021

    Brian Nathasingh

    Your mom was a great woman and will be sorely missed. She was on of those rare people that lit up any room she was in and always mad me feel welcome and at home. I love you all and my thought and prayers are with you in the loss of a truly wonderful mom and grand mother

  • 05/25/2021

    Toni Anderson

    Such a wonderful tribute to a wonderful person. Aunt Linda, you will be greatly missed. May you rest in peace. XOXO

  • 05/25/2021

    Drew

    I am very sorry for your loss, Linda was a very rare person, you never saw her without a smile or a laugh,, always willing to help anyone,, loved by everyone ,, thinking of you all in your time of grief,,,

  • 05/25/2021

    Dan & Julia Lemon

    You will be missed by your family. However, you are in heaven with all your family. Dan & Julia Lemon

  • 05/25/2021

    Cathy and Wayne Ewell

    We will remember her smile and her laugh, and her friendship, I worked with her for a while at the center , Your Family are in Our Prayers Cathy and Wayne Ewell

  • 05/25/2021

    Erin

    I have so many wonderful memories, too many to leave here. A couple that come to mind: when Your mom was babysitting Tim and he got into her make up and painted his face, all I remember is your moms laugh. She laughed so hard she couldn't get through a retelling of that story. She did that a lot! Also, I remember us jamming ourselves into that little blue car she had so she could drive us to skatepark. I love your mom so much. She was so funny, kind, loving, and did I say funny. I can not conjure up an image of her without hearing her laughing. Linda, you will be missed by countless people who have even more wonderful memories.

  • 05/25/2021

    Teri Green

    Aunt Linda created some great childhood memories. The thing I'll remember the most is she always had a smile on her face.

  • 05/25/2021

    Kelly (McLaughlin) Peterson

    K, Kelly, Kim, Hugh, Devin & Em - words cannot describe how sorry I am to hear the awful news. Your mom was an AMAZING woman and a huge part of my childhood and I will always be grateful for the fun memories that I have of her. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Rest in Peace Mrs. D Love you guys xo

  • 05/25/2021

    Michelle

    R.I.P. aunt Linda, u will be missed by many

  • 05/25/2021

    Karyn

    Remembering your mom with great fondness and sending much love and thoughts your way

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