Linda Perry
1 Hill Rd.
Fondest memories are of spending time with J.D. and L.L., tower at "The Hood", summer of '75 . . . Favorite class - Homeroom with the "P's" E.P., L.P. and K.P. . . . "The Black Widow", "Welcome To My Nightmare" . . . Pastimes include partying . . . Nursing ahead.  

Obituary

Linda L. (Perry) O'Donnell, of Melrose, passed away after a lengthy illness at home on August 12, 2018 at the age of 60.

Linda was born & raised in Melrose and a graduate of Melrose High School, Class of 1976. She went on to earn her degree from Bunker Hill College and also received certificates in Dietary Food Service from Essex Agricultural & Technical School. Linda worked as the Director of Food Service for Northeast Metro Tech in Wakefield for over 10 years. She was a lifelong Melrose resident and member of both St. Mary's & Incarnations Churches in Melrose for many years. Linda was a member of the PTO at the Beebe School in Melrose and a Melrose Girl Scout Troop Leader for many years. She enjoyed spending her time at the family pool, decorating her home for Halloween & holidays and family vacations at Newfound Lake and Lake Winnipesaukee. Linda loved gardening, shopping, swimming, painting and her family was the most important part of her life.

She was the beloved wife of Richard D. "Dickie" O'Donnell for 37 years. Loving mother of Sharon M. O'Donnell of Melrose and Shauna L. Faulkner & her husband Michael of Tewksbury. Caring sister of Deborah Orsillo of Melrose, Toni Ann Perry & her late husband Randy of RI and Anthony Perry & his wife Beth of Tewksbury. Dear friend of Jean Hurley of Medford. Survived by two cats Ty & Ziva. Also survived by nieces, nephews, relatives & friends.

Visiting hours will be held at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St., Melrose on Wednesday, August 15th from 4-8PM. A Funeral Service will be held at the Gately Funeral Home on Thursday, August 16th at 10AM. Relatives & friends respectfully invited to attend. Burial in Wyoming Cemetery, Melrose. In Lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Melrose Wakefield Healthcare Breast Cancer Fund Development, 585 Lebanon St., Melrose, MA 02176.