Albert Franklin Linnell Sr.

August 1, 1937 - July 8, 2015

Albert F. Linnell Sr., 77, passed away on July 8, 2015 in Sun City Center, FL. Albert was born August 1, 1937 in Brewster, MA. He was the son of Albert Robbins and Alice Mae (Nickerson) Linnell. He attended the Harwich School System in Harwich, MA and worked on the farms with his father during high school. He served in the United States Navy for 8 years. After leaving the service, he became a scuba instructor and a salvage diver. He worked in the construction industry as a master craftsman. Later in life, he joined the Boy Scouts of America as a professional Camp Ranger at Camp Sequassen and Camp Workcoeman of New Hartford, CT before retiring in 2003. Albert also managed the North Beach Campground in Burlington, VT. He served as a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church and Sun City Center Men’s Club Lifeline Program. He leaves his devoted wife of 53 years, Carol A. (Bradbury) Linnell, his son Albert F. Linnell Jr., his daughter in law, Diane J. Linnell, his sister the late Clara E. Boyd. His sister and brother in law, John and Gail (Sala) Fruci, nephews, Bob Davenport and his wife, Clara, George Sala and his wife, Deborah, and Mark Sala. Nieces, Patty Abbot, Carol Ann Boyd, and the late Cherie Sala. He is also survived by many great nieces and nephews and his dear friend and brother Tony Marro of 33 years, and many great and close friends in MA, VT, CT, and FL. A memorial service will be held at a later date determined by the family.