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Linda McHale Obituary

Linda S. McHale of Lowell; 48 Lowell Linda S. McHale, 48, of Lowell, died unexpectedly, October 19, 2008, after a long illness. Born August 25, 1960, in Rhode Island, she was educated in that area, and early in her adult life moved to Haverhill, then moved to Lowell about twenty years ago. She worked for the University of Massachusetts at Lowell for more than ten years as a custodian, and enjoyed traveling to the mountains, and enjoyed the beach, but her favorite past-time was shopping. She is survived by a daughter, Jilllian Pagan and her friend, Raymond Platt, of Lowell; a son, Nathan McHale of Lowell; and many friends. MCHALE At Linda's request, Her Funeral was held privately. Arrangements by the MCDONOUGH FUNERAL HOME, 14 Highland St, Lowell (978 or 800) 458-6816. E-Condolence site www.mcdonoughfuneralhome.com

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Published by Lowell Sun on Oct. 22, 2008.

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Willie Jones

June 5, 2009

By for now Linda Next time it will be better.

Jim Cronin

October 23, 2008

Linda was a terrific person and great to work with at UML. She will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Michelle Quinno

October 23, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Linda was always pleasant and hard working. We will miss her at UML.

Rick Shaw

October 22, 2008

My thoughts and prayers go to Linda's family. She was a great friend and co-worker. I worked with her for two years on the Cumnock/Lydon team, she always made everyone laugh. Her smile would light up the room. Thanks for being a great friend.

Pauline Beaulieu

October 22, 2008

To her family: I work for UMass Lowell in the Dept. of Nursing. When passing through the halls, when I would see Linda, she would always go out of her way to say hello. I will dearly miss her sweet smile.

Pauline Beaulieu

Kelly Morin

October 22, 2008

We will miss Linda. She was always very helpful at work.

Beverly Booth

October 22, 2008

To her family and friends. Linda was a lovely person and she will be sorely missed. I knew her from UMass Lowell and know she is in a better place. May God grant you peace.

Jean Doubleday

October 22, 2008

I worked with Linda at U. Lowell and I am so sorry for the family's loss. Linda was a wonderful person. so sorry.

celina silva

October 22, 2008

I will always remember my friend linda, I worked with her at u-mass for all the years that she was here, she always had a joke to tell you always laughing no matter what life brought her she always laughed, that is how i will remember her for her laughter. Linda will be deseperatly missed by me. celina

My heart and prayers go out to her daughter Jillian and her son Nathan may you go out in the world and make your life a happy one like i know your mother would have wanted it that way. god bless you both and keep you safe.

Joseph Raymond

October 22, 2008

We all will miss Linda deeply but she will not be forgotten she was a good friend

UMASS Staff

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