SWANSEA – Linda J. Wagner, age 79 of Swansea, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021 in the comforts of her home with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late James N. Wagner and the daughter of the late Lionel Luzitano & Valentine (Soares) Montgomery.

Prior to retiring, Linda worked at Texas Instrument as a Machine Operator and had previously worked in various Fall River Mills as a sewing machine operator. Linda was a 1959 graduate of BMC Durfee High School. In her spare time, she enjoyed knitting, sewing, and gardening. She was also a communicant of St. Michael's Church.

She is survived by her daughters: Kathleen Wagner of Swansea and Linda M. Wagner of Fall River, her siblings, Junett Boutin, Charles Montgomery & Marc Montgomery, nieces & nephews.

Following cremation, Linda's funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers Funeral Home, 1521 N. Main St., Fall River, MA on Friday, Nov. 19th here at 9:00 A.M. followed by a funeral mass in St. Joseph's Church at 10:00 A.M. Interment in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Fall River. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Linda's memory may be made to Southcoast Hospice/VNA by mailing to Southcoast VNA, Attn: Hospice & Palliative Care, 200 Mill Rd., Fairhaven, MA 02719 or by going to www.southcoast.org/vna.