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- Linda Ann McDonough age 82 of Olcott, NY, wife of the late Robert H. McDonough, passed away after a brief illness on June 3, 2023. Daughter of the late Emmett and Sylvia (Haseley) Mahar was born on November 28, 1940 on the family farm in Hartland, NY with her 5 Brothers.
Her education started in a one room schoolhouse in Hartland and eventually graduating from DeSales Catholic High School in 1958. She furthered her education at Canisius College and Sisters Hospital School of Nursing, graduating as a Registered Nurse in 1961.
Linda was employed at ICMH Hospital in Newfane for 47 years retiring in 2008. Many of her retirement years were spent with her grandchildren. It was always a priority of hers to attend any school function, dance recitals, sporting events and high school and college graduations.
She enjoyed camping trips to Darien Lake and Allegany as well as trips to Ireland, Cancun and Florida with family and friends. Linda enjoyed taking care of her lawn, gardening, family gatherings and bird watching right up until the present.
Linda is survived by her 3 children, Susan (Stephen) LaRose, Patrick McDonough and Mary Beth Sheehan, 5 grandchildren who lovingly called her “Mia”, Vanessa (Zachary) Kibler, Nicholas LaRose, Brenna Sheehan, Marah Sheehan and Ella McDonough. Sister in law of Maryann Mahar, Rena Eaton, Lindy (Thomas) Beilein and James (Kathleen) McDonough. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her brothers, William, David, Francis, James and Larry Mahar.
Family and friends may call at Rutland-Corwin Funeral Home, Inc. 2670 Main St. Newfane, NY on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 from 4-8pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Brendan on the Lake (St. Charles, Olcott site) on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 11am. Burial will be in St. Charles Cemetery. Donations can be made in Linda’s name to the Olcott Beach Carousel Park.
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1940 - 2023 (82 years)