Linda Blaney Obituary
Linda Blaney, 68, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. She was married to her beloved husband Dermot McDermott for 23 years until his passing in 2019.
Born in Brockton, MA on January 2, 1957, she was the daughter of the late James and Agnes (McNally) Blaney.
Linda was a 1975 graduate from Middletown High School and worked at various restaurants in Newport as a waitress, but most of her career was spent at Salas' Restaurant until its closing. She loved going to the beach with her friends and family, reading, crosswords and just spending time at home.
Linda is survived by her nephew Robert Blaney of North Stonington, CT, brother-in-law David Couser of Newport, RI and many cousins throughout New England. Her husband Dermot McDermott, brother Jim and sisters Alice, Judy and Susan predeceased her. She will also be missed by her many friends.
A burial with Dermot will be private. A celebration of Linda's life will be scheduled in the near future.
Please donate in her memory to the American Cancer Society, https://donate.cancer.org/
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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