Linda M. (O'Brien) Reed, 76, of Westport, passed away unexpectedly at St. Anne's Hospital in Fall River on Saturday, March 12, 2022. She was the wife of the late Roger M. "Reedy" Reed, Jr., the love of her life.
Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Francis K. and Doris M. (Bliven) O'Brien, she had lived in Westport for over 50 years. Prior to retirement, she was a bookkeeper for many years. Linda had a good sense of humor and was kind and loving. An accomplished seamstress, she also loved knitting and crocheting. Linda loved traveling, she was always looking forward to her next adventure. A lover of animals, she loved the company of the family dog Buddy Lee and her cats Abby and Amelia. She enjoyed spending time with Reedy, especially on the water where they made many memories aboard the Pintail. Above all, she was very fortunate to have her son Roger take such good care of her after Reedy passed away. Roger loved his mom very much and knows she will be watching over him.
Linda is survived by her son: Roger M. Reed III of Westport; daughter: Lisa R. Moody and her husband Scot of Wolfeboro, NH; grandson: Spencer A. Moody; brother: Richard F. O'Brien of Coventry, RI; 2 sisters: Mary Ellen Wiggins of OH and Kathleen O'Brien Ezemoli of CO; along with many nieces, nephews and cousins who she loved dearly.
Graveside service to which relatives and friends are invited will be Friday, March 18, 2022 at Maple Grove Cemetery, Westport at 1:00 P.M.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Forever Paws, 300 Lynwood St., Fall River, MA 02721.