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Harry Linnell Obituary

LINNELL, Harry L. Of Wellesley, June 12. Beloved husband of Gail (Gray) Linnell for 53 years. Devoted father of Deborah Linnell of Wickford, RI, Laura Linnell Browne and her husband Joseph A. Browne, III of Barrington, RI. Grandfather of Jesse Linnell Browne and Harrison Linnell Browne, both of Barrington, RI. Brother of Patricia Kirby and her husband John of Dover, Robert E. Linnell and his wife Alice of Falmouth, Graveside Service Woodlawn Cemetery, Brook St., Wellesley, Saturday, June 20 at 11 AM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Harry's memory, to the Buddy Dog Humane Society, 151 Boston Post Rd., Sudbury, MA 01776. late retired manager, Wellesley Townsman. Veteran of the Korean War. George F. Doherty & Sons Wellesley 781-235-4100

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 14 to Jun. 18, 2009.

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Anne Marisa Cap

June 8, 2025

Cap & Anne

June 8, 2021

When you mean something to someone, as Harry Linnell certainly did, and if even a single person remembers you, then you never really die at all.

Frank

August 5, 2009

Mrs. Linnell, Deb, Laura. Our thoughts are with you during this time of remembrance and optimism as Mr. Linnell was all about history and Mr. and Mrs. Linnell were optimism personified. We believe Harry will continue his writing at St. Peter's side. Our love and prayers, Cap,Anne, Marisa

John Doe

July 1, 2009

harry was a wonderful man, very loving, kinda a cheerful, no matter the situation, sorry to hear about your loss,

Ellen Kelly

June 19, 2009

Laura, I was very sorry to hear about your Dad. I am thinking of you, your Mom, Deb, Joe and the boys. I have great memories of us driving in the Wellesley parades with your Dad at the wheel. Rose, Lois and I are planning to get out with you in the Summer. Thinking of you all ! Love Ellen

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