P.O. Box 144, Falmouth, MA 02541-0144 - Barnstable County
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Past Presidents from left: Mary Barry, Ralph Wadleigh, Judy Fenner, Donna Walcovy, Joyce Pendery, Marge Riley, Eleanor Baldic, & John Caspole. Most recent presidents: Thomas Greve then Gerard Luby then currently Tim Martin missing from picture.
Saturday, October 24, 2026 - 10:00AM EDT
Please note this meeting will be held on the fourth Saturday of October.
Hybrid Meeting with live presenter.
"Buried in Falmouth: Exploring Our Cemeteries" with Linda Heald, FGS Board Member
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.
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FGS Monthly meetings
The Society is a nonprofit organization of beginner, amateur, and professional family historians and genealogists dedicated to studying, preserving and sharing family histories. Established in 1985, FGS promotes genealogical research among members; the Barnstable County, MA community; and anyone interested in family history.
The Society generally meets
on a selected Saturday of each month.
Since April 2022 we have resumed live monthly meetings at the Hermann Foundation Room of the Falmouth (Massachusetts) Public Library
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