Linda Susan Kirkman

Salisbury - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Linda Susan Kirkman, 65, of Salisbury, MA, and formally of Warren, VT.

She died peacefully in the presence of family on Sunday, August 17, 2025, after complications of treatment for B-ALL leukemia. She faced her diagnosis, and all treatments along the way, with grace and courage and the support of her family and friends. Even in the face of illness, she kept her humor about her and her faith in something greater than herself.

Linda grew up in Needham, MA, and attended Boston University to study opera. In the 1980s she moved to Vermont, where she raised her three children. Linda performed in several bands throughout the years, with a following in the Burlington area.

Linda's life was defined by music, and a deep connection to nature. She spent her days with her children, beloved pets, singing, playing guitar, and maintaining her beautiful gardens.

After decades in Vermont, she eventually left the mountains and returned to the sea. Linda was truly at peace and felt the freest near the ocean. She cherished Salisbury Beach, a place tied to her childhood, where she later returned to live.

Above all, she took the deepest pride in her kids, and her heart was fullest in recent years with the arrival of her three beautiful grandchildren. She was a wonderful nana and "Naynay" to them.

Linda is survived by her parents, Ronald & Joan Kirkman; sisters, Gail & Jen Kirkman; her children and their partners: Ali & August, their children Penelope & Oskar; Zac & Patsy, their daughter Everly; and Buffalo & Kaitlin.

A private celebration of Linda's life will be held in Massachusetts this September, where family will gather to honor and remember her.