Linda Francis Finley

Linda Francis Finley, 80, of Massillon, passed away on March 3, 2025 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center. A lifelong resident of Massillon, Linda was born on October 3, 1944 to the late Robert (Ruth) and Effie Mae "Birdie" Bulman. 

In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her sisters Virginia "Jenny" (James) Wadian, Hazel Blosfield and Violet "Vi" (Jay) Price, brothers Robert, Henry "Frank" (Katherine), Floyd (Cora) and Ronald Bulman.

Linda is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Donald E. Finley Sr.; sons, Donald E. Finley Jr. (Nanette) and Dennis Finley (Lori); grandchildren Matthew (Kristina) Finley, Heather (Aaron) Clark, Kyle (Nicole) Finley, Jimmy (Kim) Ries, Jessica (Corey) Lowe, Jeremy Kidd; great-grandchildren Hannah, Presley, Layla, Savannah, Karter, Eliana, Bryler, Kaylen and T.J.; forever best friend Ann Yannayon.

Linda loved cooking in the kitchen at Massillon City Schools, which gave her an opportunity to see her grandkids. She was a Red Cross volunteer D.A.T. Team Captain, and donated blood 100 times! Linda was a notary and secretary for Massillon Amateur Radio Club. In her free time, enjoyed camping, water skiing with the late Maryann Smith, playing bingo, baking, and spending time with her great-grandkids. 

Family and friends are invited to visit at Paquelet Funeral Home, 1100 Wales Rd. NE Massillon, OH 44646 on Wednesday, March 12th from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. A graveside service will follow at Brookfield Cemetery, where Linda will be laid to rest. A celebration of Linda's life will follow at Moose Lodge 1102, 149 Wabash Ave S Brewster, OH 44613 beginning at 1:00 p.m. She requested no flowers, and, for the love of Linda, please don't dress up! To share a memory of Linda or leave a special message for her family, visit the guest book below.