Linda Rose was married to her husband, Richard Sheehan, for 56 years.
Rose, a longtime resident of Chelmsford, passed away peacefully at Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 80.
Highlights
- Linda Rose Sheehan, a longtime resident of Chelmsford, died on February 18, 2025, at Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln.
- Linda married Richard in 1968 and had two daughters, Jennifer and Lori Sheehan.
- Their daughter is married to Chris Barrett and shares three children.
As per the source, a graveside service will be held on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 1:00 PM, at Heart Pond Cemetery, Garrison Road/Parkerville Road, Chelmsford.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Blake Chelmsford Funeral Hime, 24 Worthen Street, Chelmsford.
Born in Passaic, New Jersey, on November 1, 1944, Linda was the daughter of the late Oswald and Rose (Boyer) Kornhoff.
Linda grew up with her sister Nancy in Lake George, New York. She attended Lake George High School as an excellent student and Tri-Sport Athlete.
She then attended SUNY Oswego, earning a Bachelor of Science in Education, and worked for the Northern Essex Community College Library for over 30 years.
Her passion was playing Pac-Man on the family’s original 1979 Atari 400 computer, where she was hard to beat.
For many years, Linda enjoyed playing bridge with her friends Jane, Sharon, and Priscilla. She was also an avid pro-sports fan who loved watching the Red Sox, Patriots, and Olympic Games.
Linda And Her Husband, Richard Sheehan, Moved To Massachusetts After Marriage
A longtime resident of Chelmsford, Linda Rose met her husband Richard Sheehan in Lake George in the summer of 1967 and, after dating for a year, tied the knot in 1968.
Later, they moved to Massachusetts, where Linda taught 6th grade, first in Lexington and then in Westford.
Richard and Linda’s most cherished moment was their annual summer vacation at Lake Winnipesaukee.
According to the source, Richard was a commercial real estate broker who worked as an independent contractor for Grubb Ellis.
Sadly, their married life ended after 56 years following the tragic death of Linda Sheehan.
Close ones and relatives have poured their heartfelt condolences and sent prayers to Richard and the entire family to stay strong in this heartbreaking moment.
Rest in Paradise, Linda Rose Sheehan.
Former Tri-Sport Athlete Linda Rose And Richard Were Blessed With Two Children
Linda Rose Sheehan and Richard Sheehan had two children: Lori and Jennifer.
Before returning to the paid workforce in 1984, Linda took time off to raise her daughters.
She took great interest in and prided herself in her children’s and grandchildren’s academic and sporting endeavors.
According to the source, Lori Sheehan is a Cardiac Anesthesiologist at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center. She attended Georgetown University School of Medicine and later Stanford University Hospital.
Lori is married to Chris Barrett of Westford, with whom she shares three children: Nathan, Aiden, and Keira Murray.
On the other hand, Jennifer is married to Rob Murray of Maple Grove, Minnesota, with whom she has three children: Rhianna, Jacob, and Ethan Barrett.
Currently, Jennifer and Lori are mourning the loss of their mother, Linda Rose.
Additional Information
- Linda Rose’s father, Oswald Alexander, was born on January 15, 1920, in Garfield, Bergen, New Jersey. He passed away on December 11, 1985, at 65, in Lake George, Warren, New York.
- She shared a strong bond with her uncle, Elmer Daniel Kornhoff, who died on March 7, 2004, at the age of 87.
- Her grandmother, Eleanor M Jacobus, born on February 3, 1894, died in 1973 at 78.
