Obituary of Marjorie Lynch

Lynch, Marjorie S. Age 90, of Watkins Glen, NY passed away peacefully, on Friday, October 14, 2011, surrounded by her loving family. Marge was born on April 12, 1921 in Sullivanville, NY, the daughter of the late Charles and Frances Beardsley Shafer. She graduated from Horseheads High School at the age of 16. After graduating from cosmetology school, she opened her own beauty salon in Montour Falls, NY where she met and married her beloved husband, Milton (Butch) Lynch. They were married on January 28, 1943. Marge lived in Montour Falls most of her adult life where she and Butch raised their three children and happily spent every summer at the family cottage on Seneca Lake. In 1989, they moved permanently to the lake residence. In the fall of 2010, Marge moved to Jefferson Village Apartments in Watkins Glen, NY, where she quickly made many new friends. She was an active member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Her life has been devoted to loving and caring for her family. She was overjoyed at the birth of each child, grandchild and great grandchild and gave freely of her time to care for and love each and every one of them. Her legacy of nurturing, loving and giving will live on through all who had the gift of knowing her. Marge was predeceased by her spouse of 62 years, Butch Lynch, and by her siblings, Maude Turner and Francis (Pete) Shafer. She is survived by her children; Jacalyn (Richard) Marshall, Roger Lynch, Rebecca (James) Guild; her grandchildren; Michelle (Mark) Simiele, Joseph Lynch, James (Ally) Guild, Erin Guild and Travis (Wioletta) Marshall; her great grandchildren; Alexis Gonzalez, Mariah Gonzalez, Christopher Simiele, Havana Guild and Broderick (Brody) Guild; her sister, Carolyn Congdon; her special nurse, Vallerie Franzese-Lynch and her many nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to attend a graveside service for Mrs. Lynch on Tuesday, October 25, 2011, at 11:30 a.m. in the Montour Cemetery (enter through third entrance). The Rev. Jane Winters will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Food Bank of the Southern Tier or to the Humane Society of Schuyler County. Arrangements are under the direction of the Vedder and Scott Funeral Home, Montour Falls, NY.