Linda J. Curran - Of Needham and North Falmouth, March 12, age 57. Beloved wife of John F. Curran for 33 years. Loving mother of Patrick B. and John W. Curran, both of Needham. Daughter of Ralph O. and Evelyn (Pires) Whitcomb of Peabody formerly of Pocasset. Sister of Judith Hanrahan of Cincinatti, OH and Betsy Murphy of Andover. Also survived by 1 niece and 4 nephews. Funeral service in the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 1305 Highland Ave (Exit 19B off Rt 128) NEEDHAM, Thursday at 11am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-8pm. Interment St Mary's Cemetery, Randolph. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Linda's memory to the VNA Care Hospice, 175 Highland Ave, Needham 02494. Late retired Science Teacher Watertown Public Schools for 35 years. Graduate of Worcester State College 1970, Masters Degree and C.A.G.S. awarded from Boston State College.