Linda Ann (Filippini) Swinney, age 78, passed away the morning of September 29, 2023 from Alzheimer’s Disease. She was a native of Hughson, California. After graduating from high school , she attended Chico State College. After moving to Arcata she was employed as a Laboratory Assistant at the Student Health Center at HSU.

Linda had an outgoing personality and enjoyed being around people. She volunteered at the Hospice Shop in Arcata, the Humboldt Sponsors and the Arcata Historical Sites Society. Her love of art and her gift of telling stories made her an entertaining guest and Friend whether she was at a party or a flea market.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Emma Filippini, and her nephew, Gregory Gilchrist. She is survived by her husband of 23 years, O’Rourk Swinney; her daughter, Sarah Garrity Schiek and Sarah’s husband, Paul Schiek, and their daughter,  Rose; her sister, Esther Gilchrist and her husband, Neil; and Sarah’s father, Michael Garrity, and his family.

Linda’s family would especially like to thank all of Linda’s caregivers for their kindness and loving care, which was much appreciated. A special thanks also goes out to Hospice of Humboldt for their care and assistance.

Her friends and family are invited to a celebration of Linda’s life that will be held on October 28 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the View Room in the Jacoby Storehouse. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite charity.

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