East Kingston, NH: Timothy M. Linehan, 60, a resident of East Kingston for the last fourteen years, died peacefully on October 30, 2019 at his home, surrounded by his loving family, following a courageous battle with a long illness.

Born in Methuen, MA, son of Arthur and Sandra (Rivard) Linehan, he was raised in South Lawrence and attended Lawrence Public Schools.  He was an Eagle Scout and a former member of Troop 13 of the Boy Scouts of America, Lawrence. Tim graduated from Greater Lawrence Regional, Vocational and Technical High School and was first employed for eighteen years as a mechanic and later as a service writer for Bournival Chrysler-Plymouth of Lowell. He was a Certified Chrysler and Mazda Technician and in 1982 became the youngest member on the east coast of the Mazda Men's Group. Since 1993, he has been the owner and president of White Street Auto Diagnostic, Inc.

A former resident of the Tower Hill neighborhood of Lawrence and an active member of Saint Augustine's Parish, Tower Hill, Tim volunteered his time to run the parish Bingo program, and serve on the parish council. He also volunteered his time as a coach for the parish basketball program, and as Scout Master of Troop 4, and as a coach for the Tower Hill Little League.

An avid fisherman and member of the Bubba Bass Fishing Club, Tim also enjoyed camping with his family at Sanborn Shores in Hampstead and the Salisbury State Reservation. He also enjoyed Trivia Night at The 99 Restaurant in Haverhill and was an encouraging spectator of all of his grandchildren's activities.

Tim will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his loving and supportive wife of forty years, Robin E. (McMahon) Linehan, two sons, Shaun M. Linehan and his partner, Julie Shea, of Plaistow, and Ryan T. Linehan of East Kingston, his parents, Arthur and Sandra (Rivard) Linehan of South Lawrence, two brothers and sisters-in-law, Kevin T. and Cynthia Linehan of Atkinson, and Paul D. and Kimberly Linehan of Gilbert, AZ, a sister and brother-in-law, Sheila M. and Mark Donovan of Westford, MA, three grandchildren, James Leighton of Manchester, Kaden Linehan and Isabella Segura of Plaistow, and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

The family would like to acknowledge the doctors, nurses and staff of Brigham and Women's Hospital and the Dana Farber Cancer Institute of Boston and especially his oncologist, Dr. Yamil Koury,MD and the staff of Dana Farber Center in Lawrence for the care and comfort that they have extended to Tim and his family over the course of his illnesses as well as to his sisters-in-law, Linda and Sue for their loving care and support provided to Tim and his family over the last several months.

Relatives and friends are invited to Tim's Life Celebration to be held on Saturday, November 9, 2019, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Brookside Chapel & Funeral Home, 116 Main St., Plaistow, NH. His funeral service will follow at at 5:30 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial donations be made to Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, The Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston or to the local MSPCA of the donor's choice. To send a message of condolence to the family, please visit www.brooksidechapelfh.com .