Linda Donovan Martin, 69 of St. Inigoes, MD died February 21, 2013 at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on June 1, 1943 in Washington, D.C. she was the daughter of the late Joseph Clinton Bailey and Dorothy Curlis Bailey.

Linda was a lifelong resident of St. Mary's County. On December 5, 1981, she married her beloved husband, John Martin. Together they celebrated 31 wonderful years together.

Her past employment included working as an administrative assistant for Judge John Hanson Briscoe. She was an active member of Patuxent Presbyterian Church in California, MD. She belonged to the church choir, helped to facilitate outreach programs and Bible study, knitted caps for the underprivileged, and served as a Deacon, Lay Minister and Elder for the Church.

Linda's calling was caring for people. She loved to spend her time helping others. She was an avid history buff and a lifelong student. Her quest for knowledge led to her love for reading. She was a Docent for historic St. Mary's City for over fifteen years and served as President of the Docents. She was a White House volunteer serving under President George W. Bush. She was a member of the Ridge Lions Club for over fifteen years, serving as past President and earning the Melvin Jones Award. She volunteered as a court mediator for St. Mary's County for three years. She was a world traveler, visiting Paris, Scotland, Alaska, Ireland and London. She loved to camp, especially at Douthat State Park in Virginia. She had a great sense of humor. Her greatest love in life was her family, especially her grandchildren. She was their biggest cheerleader at all their sporting events. She also loved her dog, Audree.

In addition to her beloved husband, Linda is survived by her children, Holly Snyder (Steve) of St. Inigoes, MD, Patrick Donovan of Pasadena, MD and John "Bill" Martin of Great Mills, MD; her sister, Irene Bailey Parrish (Leonard) of Lexington Park, MD; her grandchildren, Dustin Duke, Kelsey Duke, Priscilla Bisset, Miranda Donovan, Jack Donovan, Ethan Snyder and Skylar Grace Donovan; and her nephew, Donald "Gene" Graves.

Family will receive friends on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 from 1:00 to 2:00 PM at Patuxent Presbyterian Church, 23421 Kingston Creek Road, California, MD 20619. A Funeral Service will be celebrated by Pastor Michael Jones at 2:00 PM. Interment will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to Patuxent Presbyterian Church, 23421 Kingston Creek Road, California, MD 20619.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.