She was the beloved wife of Frederick R. Beaton of Norwood. Loving mother of Michelle Bodwell and her husband, Jesse of Manchester, NH and Melissa Beaton of Norwood. Cherished grandmother of Ethan Bodwell. Dear sister of Carol Holmes and her husband, Bruce of Walpole and Nancy Flynn and her husband, Christopher of Mansfield. Also, caring Mother-In-Law, Ruth Beaton and Sisters-In-Law, Ruth A. Nanos and her husband John of Palm Springs, CA, Shelly Coehlo and her husband Robert of Plymouth, Karen Mordas and her husband Stephen of Bridgewater and late Laura Vickers and Jeanne Paredes. Linda is also survived by nieces, nephews and many cousins. She will be missed by all who loved her, including lifelong friends from the neighborhood.
Born in Boston, Linda was the daughter of the late William G. and Virginia A. (Sprague) McGrath. Linda worked at FM Global for the past 40-plus years where she was well admired by her colleagues. In her spare time, Linda enjoyed gardening, scrapbooking, spending time at the beach, and hosting various holiday parties throughout the year. Her home decorating skills were playfully compared to those of Martha Stewart. She especially cherished spending time with her beloved grandson Ethan. Linda will be forever remembered for her vibrant smile and her vivacious zest for life as well as her endearing love for her family.
Visiting hours will be held on Saturday, January 5, 2019 from 1 – 4 p.m. with a service immediately following in the Gillooly Funeral Home at 126 Walpole Street, Norwood.
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