Lynda L. (Hagel) Gambale, a cherished member of the Tyngsborough community, passed away on October 10, 2025, following a brief illness. She was 78 years old and was the devoted wife of Richard A. Gambale, with whom she celebrated 56 years of marriage.
Born in Lowell on June 15, 1947, Lynda was the daughter of the late Elmer and Ruth (Robinson) Hagel. Her education included graduating from Billerica High School in 1965 and attending Lowell Commercial College. Throughout her life, Lynda was actively involved in her community, serving as a longtime member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Lowell.
Lynda’s professional life was marked by significant contributions in various roles. She worked for many years as a secretary at Hanscom Air Force Base and later at The Mitre Corporation. More recently, she served as an educator at the Butterfly Place, where she made lasting impressions on her students.
Among her notable achievements, Lynda established the Arts and Enrichment Program for the Tyngsborough school system, and for 15 years, she taught yoga and bone strength exercises to seniors at the Tyngsborough Senior Center. Her commitment to enhancing the lives of others extended beyond her teaching, as she was also a founder of the Tyngsboro Garden Club and a dedicated volunteer at My Father’s House, among other charitable efforts.
Lynda’s passion for creativity and well-being was evident in her hobbies, which included sewing, knitting, gardening, flower arranging, yoga, and walking. Her vibrant spirit and dedication to her community will be deeply missed.
She is survived by her husband, Richard, and three children: Richard C. Gambale and his partner Arlette Laan, Mark A. Gambale and his wife Cher, and Tammy L. Gambale and her husband Paul Mogren. Lynda also leaves behind seven grandchildren: Andrew, Isabella, Hannah, Jackie, Anthony, Giavanna, and Nico. Additional family includes her brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Natalie Hagel, and sister-in-law Susan Hagel, as well as several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and many dear friends. She was predeceased by her brother, William Hagel.
Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects at the Tyngsborough Funeral Home, located at 4 Cassaway Drive, Tyngsborough, on Thursday, October 16, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. A funeral service will follow immediately at 12:00 noon in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Lynda’s memory can be made to the Tyngsborough Senior Center, located at 169 Westford Road, Tyngsborough, MA 01879. For online condolences, please visit www.tyngsboroughfuneralhome.com.