Linda Barlow, 55

SWANSEA, MASS. – Linda Barlow died Feb. 14 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Fall River, the daughter of the late Alexander Thomas and Edna (Sutherland) Barlow.

She graduated from Wheaton College and Georgetown University where she received J.D. She worked for the Mass. Department of Mental Health for 28 years as a staff attorney.

She was a member of Temple Emanu-El. She was an animal lover; she always had cats and supported animal rights.

She is survived by her aunt Edith Sutherland; her cousin William Sutherland; cousin and caregiver Lisa Sutherland of Swansea; her very good friend William Kinnane of Somerset; and many other family and friends. She will be missed by all.

Contributions in her memory may be made to the Swansea Animal Shelter, 68 Stevens Rd., Swansea, Mass. 02777.