Linda Kelliher Samets of Charlotte, Vermont, and New York, New York, passed away peacefully in Lincoln, Massachusetts on December 9, 2025, following complications from recent surgery. A beloved wife, mother, sister, artist, horsewoman, and friend, she was 79.

Linda was born on March 8, 1946, in Lowell, Massachusetts. The fifth of nine children, she attended Concord-Carlisle High School, where her artistic gifts emerged. She graduated from Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt), which nurtured her creativity and helped set the course for her career and life. After college, Linda worked at an advertising agency in Boston before moving into a graphic design role at WGBH.

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Family and friends are invited to gather in celebration of Linda’s life on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at 1:00 PM, followed by lunch at 2:00 PM.

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In lieu of flowers, contributions in Linda’s memory may be made to Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, a community she valued deeply, or to the Graham Equestrian Center.