Linda Monroe McDonough Gleason, 86, of North Haven, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 26, 2014 at her home. She was the wife of the late Francis J. McDonough, Jr. and Harold C. Gleason. Linda was born in New Haven on February 29, 1928; daughter of the late George M. and Charlotte Roberts Monroe and had worked for Yale University Libraries for over forty years. Mother of Joyce G. McDonough, Frank (Beth) McDonough III and Kathleen (Michael) McGarry. Grandmother of Erin McDonough, Megan (James) Bergeron, Kelly McDonough and Elizabeth McGarry. Sister of Dorothea Moore, George (Joan) Monroe, Wallace Monroe and the late Charlotte Ramsay, Shirley Melton and Katharine “Emily” Trufan.
Her funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Thursday morning at 10:30. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Barnabas Church at 11:00 am. Interment will follow in Centerville Cemetery, Hamden. The visiting hours will be Wednesday from 5 to 8 pm.
Dear Joyce, Frank, Kathy and families. I am saddened to hear the news. Our deepest heartfelt sympathies to all of you. With Hugs and Love, Terri & Mike Desautels
Dear Joyce, Frank, Kathy and families,
I am so sorry to hear the news of your mom's passing. She was always kind, generous, intelligent, and quick to laugh. I remember as a kid being impressed that she worked in the libraries at Yale, and she inspired me to want to work there too ( which of course I did for 25+ years at the med school). I consider myself very lucky to have had so many aunts who are and were strong, smart women, like your mom.
With deep condolences,
Sally
Sending our love and condolences.
Dear Joyce, Frank, Kathy and families. I am disheartened by the passing of your mother. She was very warm and loving. I always enjoyed being in her company. Aunt Linda had kind things to say to all of us and we will miss her. Our sympathy goes out to you all. Wayne and Joan
Dear Kathy, Joyce, Frank and families, I am so sad to hear of your mom's passing. Always a kind and generous person, she welcomed me with open arms into your home back in 1977….she (and your dad) always made me feel as if I was a McDonough too!! Take comfort in the beautiful memories you have of her and your lives together as a family. Cherish her and always speak of her to keep her spirit alive. With Love and Prayers at this difficult time…Mindy, Steve and Family
Joyce , Frank, Kathy so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom May she rest gently in the arms of our lord.
So sorry for your loss, Kathy.