James Linane Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James Linane (Colchester, Connecticut), who passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Linane to show support.

Though James may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those James touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John Linane and Agnes Murphy Linane; and his brother William Linane. He is survived by: his wife Mary Ann Linane; his children, Sharon Macken (Patrick) and Richard Linane; his daughter-in-law Michelle of Colchester; his brother John Linane of Stratford; and his grandchildren, Richard and Rebecca Linane.