I am so sorry to hear this, Linda was the best neighbor ever!  I have the best memories of the Donofrio family back in the 80's.  I am so sorry for your loss.  Kim Harris (Rasmussen) 

DonoFrio’s have been on my mind, off & on for weeks & this morning I made up my mind to find their number & call. During my search, I found Linda’s obituary & I’m having a hard time accepting the fact she is gone. We started our friendship with Frank & Linda in the 1960’s when we rented their daylight basement house in the Kent Valley, just down the road from Franks parents. We lived there a couple years but our friendship grew through the years as we had our children together, dinners, & just fun memories. One  year Linda had trouble getting home in a snow storm from our house when we decided we HAD to make Christmas cookies that day. (It all ended well).
   My heart aches right now & I am sorry so many years have passed without making a better effort to reconnect. Our love & kindest thoughts to you Frank & your daughters & grandchildren. 🙏
Jim & Judy Graves. 
jjgraves52@charter.net
541-252-8442

My entire family is so saddened by the loss of Linda, who always treated us as one of her own. may you sing with the angels and share your love with everyone throughout the heavens

Linda will be greatly missed by many.  Her vibrant personalty, laugh, kindness and hospitality was enormous.  Frank, Drena, Brandy and family please know my prayers are with you.  What a precious Guardian Angel you now have in Linda continuing to watch over all of you.  She had a huge heart and loved her family so much.  I understand your pain in such a precious loss and pray for peace in your hearts.  Cherish those precious memories because she will live in your hearts forever!!
Sending you love, big hugs and prayers,
Marilyn Martello


The year was 1960.  We were kids of the dearest kind.  Linda has never been forgotten and never will be.

I first met Linda when she was the Grand Lodge Deputy to the OSIA Fedele Lodge in the 1980's.  She went on to receive her teaching degree and we lost touch for a few years. We hooked up again when she and Frank became more involved in the Renton Lodge OSIA. 
Linda was a class act, always dressed to the nine's , charming, so very thoughtful and kind.  I am sorry I did not make it to her service . 
She deeply loved her family and  we always shared stories about our grandchildren.  She will be deeply missed by many. 

Diane Scillo

We we were kids of another era - early 1960.  Some people you just never forget.  But we went on our separate ways later that year.  We connected in 2008 and wrote until she could write no longer,  sharing only moments  as we lived them.  Nothing more. 

We are both so saddened to hear of Linda's passing. I first met Linda when I was in high school and worked part time with her at Branom Instrument. Mike also worked with her there, and then he worked with Frank at K & L. Linda was an amazing teacher. I visited her classroom and benefited from her book in my own teaching and class.  Linda always had a smile and a joke to share.  She was an amazing woman, wife, mom,  friend and teacher. She will be missed by many. Sadly we will be unable to attend her memorial but we'll be there in spirit.

I am so sad to hear of Linda’s passing. She was  an amazing, beautiful, and inspirational woman. She had a contagious laugh and a smile that lit up any room! She was gracious and kind. She had so much substance, depth, and faith. She added incredible value to everyone around her! 

My parents have been good friends with Linda and Frank for many years. I have heard several funny stories over the years. I was just a baby when my parents became friends with Linda and Frank. 

I feel so blessed that I was able to see Linda and Frank just a few months ago at my Tea Shop in Snohomish. Myself and my son were looking forward to getting together with the two of them in the upcoming months. It gives me some comfort knowing my father John Martello was at the Heavens Gates to greet Linda. Now there are two Guardian Angels looking after us. 

It is to my understanding that Linda’s service will be held on October 5th. With huge regret, I will be unable to make it, as I will be in Italy  from Oct. 2 through the 13th. Unfortunately I was unable to change my travel arrangements this close to the date in which I am leaving. My heart is heavy. I wanted to be there to honor Linda. I will be thinking of her and her beautiful family! 

I am praying for you Frank, Dreana, and Brandy! Please know we are here for you always! Hugs and blessings. We love you all!

Gina Martello
425.260.9638
gmartello7@gmail.com



OBITUARY

Linda Rae Donofrio

June 3, 1943 – September 13, 2019

Greenwood Memorial Park & Funeral Home

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