Linda Frances (Burke) Centrella, 84, died peacefully on October 3, 2026, at Hope Health Hospice in Providence, RI, after a period of sudden illness. Born and raised in Brockton, MA, and graduated from Brockton High School, Class of 1960.
She met the love of her life in 4th grade and in 1963, married Edmund A. Centrella Jr. Their unwavering love for each other remained constant for 63 years.
Linda spent much of her working career supporting her husband in their small businesses and as a receptionist. She always said her most loved job was being a Mother and Grandmother. It was her biggest joy, and she truly treasured the time she spent with them. You could always find her at sporting events, dance recitals, babysitting, and enjoying everyday moments.
In addition to her lifelong love, Edmund A. Centrella Jr. of Mansfield, MA, she is survived by her four children Edmund A. Centrella III of Cincinnati, OH , Lisa J. Centrella and her partner Hillary Woodruff of Mansfield, MA, Jeanne F. Centrella and her partner Williams Pires of Fairhaven, MA, and Christina L. Centrella of Highlands Ranch, CO. She was the grandmother of Felicia Workman, Isabella Centrella, Cameron Stuut and Maximus Stuut, and the great-grandmother of Teagan Workman, Brayden Hines, Kaysen Hines and Adelyn Hines. She is also survived by her sister, Sheila Auger of Brockton, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister Jane M. Garvin and grandson Eric S. Workman.
Services will be private and a celebration of life will be announced at a later date.
Donations in Linda’s memory may be made to Mansfield Animal Shelter, https://www.mansfieldshelter.org/donate, supporting her love of animals and the great work this organization does.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Sherman & Jackson Funeral Home, 55 North Main Street, Mansfield
To send her family a message of condolence, please visit www.shermanjackson.com