Melrose Dr. Robert F. Linthwaite of Melrose, formerly of Waltham, died in the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on Saturday, May 15, 2004. He was 88. Born in Waltham, Dr. Linthwaite was a physician who had a private practice in the Waltham for forty years. He was the son of the late Frederick J. and Annie M. (Sherlock) Linthwaite and the brother of the late Betty Jean Linthwaite. Funeral services are private. Donations in Dr. Linthwaites memory to the Salvation Army, 33 Myrtle Street, Waltham, MA 02453 would be appreciated.