Linda M. Spinale

Linda M. (Brown) Spinale, 71, of Sarasota, Fla., formerly of Halifax, Mass., died peacefully Nov. 13, in Halifax, Mass., surrounded by her family. Born in Boston and raised in Reading, Mass., she was a graduate of Reading High School, received her bachelor's degree from Bridgewater State University and her master's degree from Northeastern University. Linda also graduated from Academy Moderne in Boston and worked many years as a fashion model. Linda was a founding member of the Halifax Youth and Recreation Program and served on the Halifax Housing Authority. She was a member of the Point Independence Yacht Club and enjoyed many years boating with her family. Linda was also a member of the Asiaf Raiders Motorcycle Club and loved riding with her husband on their motorcycle. She also enjoyed figure skating and was vice president and publicity director of the Tropical Spice on Ice Synchronized Skating Team. Linda performed as a competitive figure skater winning many awards. She also enjoyed the theater, and was a member of the Players Theater Follies of Sarasota, Fla., and a member and publicity director of the Sarasota Senior Theater. As a dancer, she performed on stage in many musical productions. Linda also enjoyed traveling, mountain climbing and cross-country skiing, but especially enjoyed spending time with her family. Linda is survived by her husband, John; her daughter, Lauren Bass and her husband Vic of Hingham; her sons, the Hon. John S. Spinale and his wife Minhtram of Boston and Craig Spinale and his wife Gina of Greensboro, N.C. She is also survived by her much loved granddaughters, Montana and Maya Bass, and Jessica and Anna Spinale. Linda also leaves Gabi, her adored Shih Tzu. Visiting hours were held Nov. 18, in the Sullivan Funeral Home, 2 Maquan St., at the corner of Rte. 14 and 58, in Hanson, from 2-6 p.m. A funeral Mass was celebrated Nov. 19, at 9 a.m. in Our Lady of the Lake Church, 580 Monponsett St., Rte. 58, in Halifax. Interment in Central Cemetery, Halifax. For our online guest book, SullivanFuneralHomes.com. Sullivan Funeral Homes 781-878-0920, 781-293-2020 Family Owned & Operated Since 1897