WORCESTER MEDICINE
In Memoriam
Christopher H. Linden, MD September 30, 1952 to August 26, 2023 MMS Join Date: July 28, 1985
On Saturday, August 26, 2023, Dr. Christopher H. Linden died peacefully at home in Shrewsbury, MA. He leaves his beloved wife, Jeanne (Kristo) Linden; his children, Meredith and Martha Linden, Rebecca (Linden) Huard and her husband Travis, Erik Comes and his wife Danielle, and Kelley (Comes) Gallivan and her husband Timothy; his grandchildren Roseanna and Violet Huard, Paisley and Ryder Gallivan, and Lola Comes; and his sister Rachel Linden of Danvers. Born in Lynn, MA, he was the son of the late Robert A. Linden and Doris B. (Bartol) Linden. He was raised in Danvers, MA, where he graduated 2nd in the Class of 1970. Recently, Chris spearheaded reconnecting with a group of his “unruly” high school friends to joyfully “raise hell” a few more times. After high school, Chris attended and graduated with a B.A. from Amherst College in 1975 where he made more lifelong friends. A proud alumnus, he was recently involved in the planning of his upcoming 50th reunion. Pursuing the call to medicine, Chris attended the University of Massachusetts Medical School in Worcester, MA, receiving his Doctorate of Medicine in 1979 as part of the first full graduating class of UMass. From there, Chris completed his emergency medicine training in Hershey, PA, and completed his medical toxicology training in Denver, CO. While in Colorado, Chris also was commissioned as a Captain in the Medical Service Corps of the United States Army Reserves. Returning to the east coast, Chris continued to grow in knowledge and reputation, especially in the field of toxicology. With over a hundred credited publications, Dr. Linden was a national medical expert, resource, and asset, serving in numerous professional organizations, committees, and editorial boards. Locally, Dr. Linden was also known for his talent and skills in emergency medicine, working in the UMass Trauma Center and in the Milford-Whitinsville Regional Hospital system since 1989. He retired in 2020 from Milford Urgent Care and remained close to his colleagues and friends from Milford thereafter. Chris was never one to brag about his professional successes, choosing instead to focus on the legacy and family he built with his wife Jeanne. Chris and Jeanne began their adventurous journey through life together with their five kids. Together, Chris and Jeanne renovated a 4-story Victorian house that became the heart of the family and hosted countless gatherings with family and friends. Their door was always open to family and friends who needed medical advice, a meal, or just a place to hang out. If you knew Chris outside of the hospital, you may have known him as a stonemason, an electrician, a carpenter, a gardener, a daytrader, a daredevil skier, a Harley rider, the neighborhood field medic, or as the guy telling stories that made everyone laugh. He was all these things and more to those who loved him. He will be missed but will live on in our hearts and memories. + Steven Bird, MD
Edward L. Amaral, MD May 26, 1935 to October 13, 2023 WDMS/MMS Join Date: May 28, 1966
A noted Worcester surgeon, Edward Amaral, age 88, passed away on October 13, 2023. Ed was born in Salem, Mass. and was educated at Boston College, graduating in 1957. He attended medical school at Georgetown and took a surgical residency at R.I. Hospital in Providence, RI and also at St Vincent Hospital in Worcester. Following his residency, in 1966, he joined the US Air Force, serving as Chief, Surgical Service at Barksdale AFB in Shreveport, Louisiana. After his military service, he returned to Worcester and assumed the surgical practice of Dr. Charles Brown on Lincoln St. After years of private practice, he joined the Fallon Group in 1992. In all, he practiced general surgery in Worcester for 40 years, where he lived. Ed was appointed Assistant Professor of Surgery at UMass Medical School and served as President of the WDMS 1996-1997. He was a member of the American College of Surgeons and the Massachusetts Medical Society. At MMS, he served as Chair of the Arts, History and Culture Network. Toward this endeavor, he contributed his own stained-glass art. He was honored by the WDMS in 2019 with the President’s Award. Dr Amaral pioneered the use of laparoscopic surgery at Hahnemann and Memorial Hospitals in September 1991. He was devoted to community charitable works. As a member of the Rotary Club of Worcester, he went on a mission to Ukraine, organizing a fund for the children of Chernobyl. He devoted himself to other charitable works in the Worcester community. Ed was a fun-loving, affable colleague who contributed professionally and socially to his beloved Worcester community. We will miss him. + Sidney Kadish, MD
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