Linda M. (Brennan) Finneran
Linda Marie (Brennan) Finneran, of Milton, died after a brief illness, at Massachusetts General Hospital, Wednesday October 12, 2011. She was 66 years old. Born in Boston and raised in Milton, she was a graduate of Fontbonne Academy and Aquinas College, both in Milton. Linda was a retired classified advertising employee at the Boston Globe, where she worked for over 22 years. She enjoyed the beach, Cape Cod and the local sports teams. Devoted mother of Christopher and his wife Patricia Finneran of Quincy, Mary E. Finneran, Suzanne and her husband David Bridges and Michael Finneran, all of Dorchester. Loving and cherished Nana of Brendan, MaryKate and Christopher Finneran Jr. and Kate and Emma Bridges. Sister of Charles and his wife Diane Brennan of Sag Harbor, NY and Paul and his wife Alice Brennan of Shrewsbury. Loving daughter of the late Luke and Agnes Brennan and daughter-in-law of the late Mary Finneran. Linda is survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, especially her best friend Marjorie Hirl. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Agatha Church, Adams Street at Brook Road, Milton, Tuesday October 18 at 10:30 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, MILTON, Monday 3-8 PM. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury. In lieu of flowers, donations in Linda’s memory may be made to Globe Santa Fund Trust, c/o Citizens Bank, P.O. Box 845059, Boston, MA 02284-5059.
Guestbook Entries
Words cannot express my sorrow for your loss. Your mother was such a wonderful person and she will be sorely missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace, Linda
To all the Finneran children, Chris, MaryBeth, Suzanne and Michael, may the love and many happy memories of times spent with your mother sustain you through this very difficult time. Stay close together, that’s what would make your mother happy…she will be watching over all of you. I am so sorry for the pain and heartache that you are going through………….SissyK
Your mother was an inspiration to many. I always admired her courage and of course her words of wisdom. She was a strong, wonderful person just like all of her children. I am very sorry for your loss….You are in my thoughts and prayers. Xoxo
Dear Mary, How deeply sorry we are to hear about your Mom. We always got the sense that you were from a close, loving family which makes this such a painful loss. We hope that you will give eachother comfort now. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts. With Love, Sarah and Brian De Santes
To Mary and her family, we are so shocked and saddened to hear of the loss of your Mom. Mary you spoke so wonderfully of her and I could tell how close you were. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Kevin and Joan McDonogh
True words:
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal …
Love leaves a memory no one can steal ……
With love and prayers,
Karen Ogar
West Yarmouth
Dear Christopher, MaryBeth, Suzanne and Michael,
I know the loss of your mother breaking your hearts. We were also so lucky just to have someone like her in our lives. She was just so funny; she would make you laugh when you needed it most. She just had this way about her. I never knew her to complain about anything. If you had a problem or just needed someone to listen she was always there. If she couldn’t help you fix it, she’d tell you to take your lumps and move on. She loved all of you kids, so much. She was so thrilled to become a grandmother. Having a mother, who’s also your friend, is pretty wonderful. The more you love someone the harder the loss, so you’ll have your moments over birthdays and anniversaries and you’ll want her there, and you’ll miss her. She was a big part of helping you all to be who you are and you are her legacy. There are only a few things that matter in this life and one of them is how you treat others. I think she treated us all pretty well. Thanks Linda, we’ll miss you. Love, Caren