Linda Marie (Howard) Farnham – 61, of North Reading, passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022, surrounded by her family.
Born in Medford, MA on May 30, 1960. She was the daughter of the late Henry Howard and late Mary (O’Donnell) Howard. Linda grew up in Malden. She attended Girl’s Catholic High School and Northeastern University. She was a resident of North Reading for the past 24 years.
Linda is survived by her loving husband of 31 years, Bruce E. Farnham; son Daniel J. Farnham, daughter Carolyn Y. Farnham; brothers, Thomas Howard and his wife Rainie and brother Richard Howard and his wife Cindy; sister Marybeth Cancellieri and her husband Bob and brother David Howard and his wife Lydia and in-laws, Susan and Michael Carman. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
She remained a strong fighter and didn’t let her illness slow her down. She loved spending time with her family and friends. She also loved to travel- she traveled as far as England and South Korea. Linda was a part of the North Reading Garden Club, was an avid crocheter and reader. She enjoyed sitting outside by a fire with her family and loved her dog Gigi.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, March 2, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, March 3, at 10:30 AM at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street, North Reading. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the charity of one’s choice. www.croswellfuneralhome.com
Wonderful lady! Always a nice encouraging greeting any time I ran into her. Linda will be missed.
My cousin Linda was such a fighter. She was an amazing Mom, daughter, sister, friend, cousin, and babysitter ( yes, she use to babysit for me and I may have got away with a lot). I love you Linda. ❤️❤️❤️
Sending our Preyers and condolances to the family!!
Linda always had a smile on her face and a kind word for everyone. She was so very proud of her children. Rest In Peace
I’ve always enjoyed spending time with Linda. Sometimes a couple of years would go by in between seeing each other but it didn’t matter. She was always happy and comfortable to be around. I am grateful for the times we’ve shared!
Remembering the day you were born!
The youngest of the crazy Howard cousins who we loved and wished we lived closer!
Linda was a fighter, remember her getting the Lupus diagnosis in High school… always pushing on!!
Her family will feel her loss!!
We will all remember the wonderful memories!!
Rest In Peace,
Deborah Pope Finamore and Jim Finamore
Aunt Mary and Uncle Puzzy have you in their embrace.
I am so very sorry for the loss of Linda. I met her through a mother’s group when our children were younger. My heart goes out to Bruce, Dan and Carolyn. Your mom was a very kind, loving person who will be missed.
My cousin Linda is an inspiration to me. In spite of her illnesses, she was always pleasant and kind. With her wonderful husband Bruce, she raised two lovely children: Dan and Carolyn. She always enjoyed her times with her very supportive brothers, Tom, Richard, and David. Her sister Marybeth provided a listening ear and a helping hand. She also appreciated her other cousins and friends. May Linda rest in
eternal peace with her loving Shepherd and Lord. Sr. Annette Marie O’Donnell
Rich, Dave and family, my sincere condolences. May Linda now rest in eternal peace and carry her memories in your hearts. GOD Speed. She fought the fight harder than anyone I know. She will watch over you all now.
I’m so very saddened by the loss of my cousin Linda. I have the very best memories from our High School days. She loved her husband and her beautiful children. Linda was not only supportive, kind and so very loving but she had a fabulous sense of humor!
I will miss you Linda! I hope we can have that cup of tea when we meet again.❤
I am so very saddened by the loss of my cousin Linda. Linda has been a fighter for many years. She has never let anything hold her down. She was a wonderful wife and an ever better Mom. What a fabulous sense of humor! Linda was supportive, kind, loving and an inspiration to all of us.
Linda, we’ll have that cup of tea when we meet again.❤
Sending our prayers and condolences.
Linda was a great person and wonderful friend. We had many good times together. She had an awesome sense of humor and was the first to laugh at herself. She was adventurous. Our trip to Canada to go white water rafting on the Rouge River was one of the best times we had. She lived her life on her terms and what a life that was! My deepest sympathy to Bruce, Danny and Caroline. Linda loved you all very much. You have a very special guardian angel looking over you.
Tommy so sorry for your loss
My condolences to Linda’s family. I met Linda only a few times, she was such a kind and happy person even though she was battling illness. She didn’t know this but she was an inspiration to me. May Linda rest in Peace and may her family have many wonderful memories to keep her in their hearts