Obituary of Linda Kelly

Linda (Donahue) Kelly passed away at the Massachusetts General Hospital as a result of an accident on Wednesday, January 4, 2017. She was 65 years old. Linda was born in Winchester. She was raised and educated in Burlington and a 1969 graduate of Burlington High School. Linda worked for the past 45 years at her family business Donahue Furniture. She worked as an Administrator and took great pride in seeing the family business grow and change over the years. She loved her daily interaction with customers and co-workers. Linda had a passion for animals. Throughout the years she always had a pet by her side whether it was a cat or dog. She simply loved animals. At once point Linda had 5 cats. She was also a Patriots fan and always looked forward to watching their games. Linda loved the ocean and enjoyed spending time at the Coast of Maine. Linda was the beloved wife of the late David. Beloved companion for 15 years to Michael Riihimaki of Lowell. Loving daughter of the late Harold & Dorothy (Kelley) Donahue. Loving sister of David Donahue & his wife Pat of Westford, Nancy Arsenault & her husband Paul of Burlington and Patricia Donahue of Wilmington. Proud Aunt of Michael & Benjamin Donahue, Matthew & Amy Arsenault and Cody, Joshua & Kaitlyn Crampton. A Celebration of Linda’s life will be held at Saint Anne's Episcopal Church, Merrimack Street, Lowell, MA. Reception Immediately Following at Gallery Z, 167 Market Street, Lowell, MA. In lieu of flowers memorials in Linda’s name may be made to the Humane Society of Lowell, 951 Broadway St. Lowell, MA 01854 www.lowellhumanesociety.org