FGS -Buried in Falmouth: Exploring Our Cemeteries
The Falmouth Genealogical Society Presents Talk:
Buried in Falmouth: Exploring Our Cemeteries with FGS Board Member Linda Heald
Saturday, October 24, 2026, 10:00 am–12:00 pm
Falmouth Public Library, 300 Main Street, Falmouth
The Falmouth Genealogical Society (FGS) will hold its monthly talk Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 10:00 am-12:00 pm at the Falmouth Public Library, 300 Main Street, Falmouth.
Speaking in person, FGS Board Member Linda Heald will present: Buried in Falmouth: Exploring Our Cemeteries.
We like local. Local produce, local gardens, and local birds. How about our local cemeteries? Come and learn about the history and importance of our Falmouth cemeteries.
Do you know that you may be able to find the graves of your great-grandparents? Or you might discover the graves your parents used to visit. This talk is full of photos, information, and audience participation. We’ll take a look at the work that has been accomplished in our cemeteries, as well as current and future projects. We’ll explore cemetery trends that may spur conversations within your household. A useful handout about Falmouth cemeteries will be provided.
Linda Heald pursued two career paths — first working with nonprofit organizations and later working in sales. She served as Manager of Donations at Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries in Boston for five years. While working at Goodwill in the early 1990s, Linda had a bold idea — she envisioned a large celebration in Boston to celebrate Earth Day’s 25th Anniversary. By 1992, Linda was working full time to bring the idea to fruition — collaborating with other volunteers on a series of events, festivals, and clean-up projects throughout 1995. The celebration culminated with a special event on the Boston Esplanade in April 1995 where Linda spoke.
Linda later worked for Viva International, a large eye frame company based in Somerville, New Jersey. Linda was recognized for her honest approach and her above and beyond customer service. Linda graduated from Babson College with a B.S. in Business Administration where she received leadership awards and was the first woman to receive a varsity letter. She also studied at the University of Madrid.
Linda joined the FGS Board in August 2025, proposing an ambitious project to add GPS coordinates to all headstones in Falmouth cemeteries. With an exceptional team of volunteers, this was accomplished in one year. Linda is now focused on working with the Department of Public Works, cemetery managers, and others to identify the upkeep needs — and plans to accomplish them — in Falmouth cemeteries. Linda is descended from seven proven Mayflower lines and 25 proven DAR Patriots. She and her daughter made West Falmouth their permanent home in 2021. She is a committed environmentalist and lives in a 100-percent electric house supported by solar panels.
This talk is free and open to the public. It will be held in person and is also available via Zoom. For the Zoom credentials, please contact president@falgen.org by Friday, October 23, 2026.
For more information, visit the FGS website at www.falgen.org.