Lifelong resident of Chelsea, Linda passed away suddenly at the Cambridge Health Alliance/Whidden Hospital in Everett, Sunday morning, January 14, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family.  She just celebrated her 76th birthday.  Born and raised in Chelsea, Linda was the daughter of the late Edward T. and Lores (Neri) Keating.  She attended Chelsea public schools and graduated from Chelsea High School, Class of 1966.  Linda was a retired human resource manager for the Sears Roebuck retail company.  She dedicated 35 years with the company before retiring in 2004.  Linda enjoyed her retirement by spending time at the beach and enjoying her family and her dog, Finna.  She especially enjoyed her time being a grandmother.  Linda will be fondly remembered by all who loved her.

Linda was predeceased by her husband Joseph J. Finnegan.  She was the beloved mother of Patrick J. Finnegan of Chelsea.  Dear sister of Thomas E. Keating and his wife Lee of Tewksbury.  Devoted grandmother of Leah St. Croix of PA.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:  Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend visiting hours in the Carafa Family Funeral Home, 389 Washington Ave., CHELSEA on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, from 4:00 - 8:00 P.M. Funeral services will be conducted in the Funeral Home on Thursday, January 18 at 11:00 A.M., please arrive no later than 15 minutes prior to the service time.  Services will conclude with entombment at the Sheffield Mausoleum, Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett.

DONATIONS:  In lieu of flowers, donations in Linda's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave. Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601 or online at www.alz.org

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