Maria-Regina 'Regina' Linsley Obituary (1931 - 2015)

Maria-Regina (Tobolla) Linsley, 84, a longtime resident of Chelmsford, died peacefully on November 29, 2015 at DYouville Senior Care following a period of declining health. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank S. Linsley. Born in Berlin, Germany on May 15, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Friedrich A. and Annemarie (Kraniger) Tobolla. Regina grew up in Berlin during World War II and completed her Arbitur in 1952. She lived and worked in Frankfurt, Germany and Paris, France prior to immigrating to the United States in 1960. Meeting and marrying the love of her life, Frank, she moved from New York City to Chelmsford. While raising two children, she became a freelance photographer, photography by Regina, taught photography and German at Chelmsford High School Continuing Education and became involved with the local cable studio, Cable 43. Combining her love of God, travel and videography, Regina created documentaries of her amazing and spiritual adventures under the title Travel with Regina with the support of her adopted family at Chelmsford Telemedia. Her videos include trips to Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Paris, Portugal, Greece, Italy, Oregon and Canada and have won her several awards over the years. Reginas motto: My life is my greatest adventure! Regina was a woman of strong faith in God, a devout Catholic and member of St. Mary Parish of Chelmsford. Her daily praying and meditations for family, friends and strangers brought her peace and a greater connection to God. Regina is survived by her children, Christopher Linsley of Bend, OR; Maria-Dawn (Linsley) Lilly and her husband Jeremiah of Chelmsford; and several nieces and nephews in Germany and Long Island, NY. She was the sister of the late Konrad Tobolla of Nagold, Germany. For those who wish, donations in memory of Regina may be made to: St. Mary Sanctuary Fund, 25 North Rd., Chelmsford, MA 01824. Visitation December 3, 2015 4:00pm - 8:00pm, Blake Funeral Home 24 Worthen Street Chelmsford, MA 01824 Service Information December 4, 2015 9:00am, Saint Mary Catholic Church 25 North Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH Interment Location Saint Joseph Cemetery 96 Riverneck Road Chelmsford, MA 01824