Lynnette Rzymek ETHINGTON

ETHINGTON Lynnette Rzymek Lynnette Rzymek Ethington, age 63, formerly of Toledo, Ohio passed away in her sleep on Friday, June 8, 2012 in her residence in Safety Harbor, Florida. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on September 6, 1948 to parents Eugene and Camille Rzymek, both deceased. Lynn was a graduate of Rosary Cathedral grade school, Central Catholic High School, and the University of Toledo where she earned a Masters of Education degree. As a youth Lynn made many friends at the Catholic Club while on the swim team and working as a life guard. She worked at Libbey Glass for 10 years and later resigned to attend graduate school to become a teacher. Her love for art and creativity showed while she taught at the Toledo Museum of Art. She opened her own Montessori school in the Old West End district of Toledo which closed in 1999 when she and her family moved to Florida. Lynn was an active member at the North Cape Yacht Club in LaSalle, Michigan where she was instrumental in reviving and establishing the Junior Sailing Program. During her time in Florida she worked as a teacher at Belleair Montessori Academy and Home Depot. She often volunteered at many local running races and triathlons assisting in sign-up, food prep and packet pick-up. Lynn was a passionate volunteer for the Florida Guardian Ad Litem Foundation representing neglected and abused children. Lynnette is survived by her daughters, Abigail Ethington, Allison Ethington Rensberger; son-in-law, Daniel Rensberger; brothers, Mickey Rzymek, Fred Rzymek; sister-in-law, Therese Rzymek; sisters, Roberta Malone and Kathleen Porter, Jon Porter; brother-in-law, stepmother, Jeanne Rzymek, and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service is being planned to be held in Florida at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to the Florida Guardian Ad Litem Foundation (flgal.org) in Lynn's name.