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Lynn Borden Obituary

March 24, 1937 - March 3, 2015 Lynn Borden, a talented Actress, Model and Artist, has passed away peacefully after an extended illness at the age of 77. Lynn was born in Michigan, but the family soon moved to Tucson Arizona where she went on to make a large circle of life long friends and family. During her college years, Lynn won "Miss Arizona" 1957 and was runner up in in the Miss America pageant that year. After college, Lynn began modeling before going on to a career in Hollywood as an actress on the screen, stage and television. She had starring roles in the movies, "Frogs", "Breezy", and "Walking Tall, to name a few. In addition, Lynn had a leading role in the 1960's TV series, "Hazel." Her final role was on the TV drama, CSI New York. Lynn was also gifted as a fine artist painter, and had her work showcased in art galleries around the country. She also enjoyed singing, and was honored to go with her church choir to Italy to give a performance for the Pope at the Vatican. She is survived by her loving husband of 33 years, Roger Brunelle, and her brother Steve Freyse of Tucson Arizona. Memorial Mass to be held on Tues. March 10th, Our Lady of Grace Church, Encino, CA. at 1:30PM with reception to follow.

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Published by Los Angeles Times from Mar. 6 to Mar. 8, 2015.

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Ira sandler

May 12, 2025

I interviewed Lynn by phone but never,but fortunately, had the opportunity to meet her. A talented, beautifulactress and woman we were lucky to see her act. Lynn. Rest. In. Peace.

John and Barbara... ( OHIO )

October 2, 2024

Truly a Beautiful and Talented Actress. Remembering You Dearest Lynn and keeping You Always in Our Thoughts and Prayers. Rest in Peace.

Irma Erentreich

October 1, 2024

I watched you on Hazel this morning. You are a true beauty!
May you & your husband Roger Rest in Paradise always

Peggy English

October 1, 2024

She was a beautiful lady and a wonderful actress.

David Walton

September 30, 2024

I´ve been a fan since I saw Frogs back when I was a boy. Always enjoy watching Hazel because of you. Rest peacefully beautiful lady

Peggy English

September 30, 2024

I watch you every day on Hazel. Rest in peace.

John and Barbara. ( Ohio )

July 17, 2023

Dearest Lynn, You Continue to Be in Our Thoughts and Prayers, Daily. You are truly Missed by many. May You Rest In Peace, Lynn.

Lee freyse

July 15, 2023

From sister in law Lee freyse,we miss you ,love Lee an stephen.

John and Barbara...

September 8, 2022

Rest in Peace, Dear Lynn...

Irma Erentreich

August 24, 2022

Dear Lynn Borden on Thursday August 18, 2022 your husband Roger Burnell joined you up in heaven. All of us at Aegis Living Assisted in Granada Hills will truly miss Roger, especially Amanda his care manager & Elizabeth his driver. The last two weeks Roger was very active, playing cards, evenings sitting outside listening to oldies and even singing - he was so happy, cheerful and very social, maybe he knew he would reunite with you very soon May you both Rest In Peace

John and Barbara...

February 28, 2022

Thoughts and Prayers continue going Out to the Entire Borden Family... Just Reminiscing about how such a wonderful and beautiful lady Lynn was to Her Fans and Family alike... She still is truly missed by Everyone who knew and Loved Her... May Lynn continue to: Rest in Peace...

John and Barbara...

July 10, 2021

We think and pray for You often as we both reminice of your times on TV, especially Hazel. We do miss your smile and laughter as well, Dear Lynn. Continue to RIP.

Amelia Betts

April 24, 2021

She was so much more than her movies bless you and yours Amelia Betts

Heinz Pfaender

March 10, 2021

In my prayers thank you for the great memories ❤

Geoffrey Anderson

March 8, 2021

Dear Aunt Lynn, I was going through some of my things and I came across a number for you. I was hoping that one day I would get to meet you as an adult. I looked you up and I was sorry to learn that you had passed. Blessings to your family. May you Rest in peace,
Your god son, Geoffrey

John and Barbara Kukawka

February 28, 2021

Loved Your Character on the Hazel TV Series... Thinking of You often... Miss You & know that You are in Our Thoughts and Prayers Daily... Rest in Peace, Lynn Borden...

Barbara and John

January 14, 2021

Thoughts and Prayers !!! Rest in Peace, Lynn... We All Miss You !!!

Irma

January 13, 2021

I’m so sorry to hear of your passing. I work at Aegis Living Assisted in Granada Hills, Ca. I am a housekeeper there and for several months I have admired so many lovely pictures of this beautiful woman in one of the residents apartment. One day I stopped and asked Mr. Rogers there’s something about this lady that is so familiar, I told him she looks like a movie star and low and behold Mr.Rogers said “that’s my wife” and her name is Lynn Borden she is an actress, model and a beauty queen. Funny thing I just saw an episode of “Hazel” that morning so I knew who he was talking about. I talked with your husband for a good 20 minutes and I felt bad that I had made him cry as he was talking about how much he missed and loved you. He also told me about his corvette business and how he actually met you. Odd thing I didn’t think Mr. Rogers liked me, I would ask the other employees if they experienced the same thing. All of them would say “he’s just a quiet gentleman, don’t take it to heart”. But now I realized that he was just very sad and missing his lovely Lynn tremendously. I can tell you he loves you dearly and you are on his mind all the time. Mr. Rogers is quite a funny man now when I speak to him. I try to remember that we never know what others are going through so we must always be kind to one another and have patience.
I hope Mr. Rogers sees this because I want you to know you are truly a gem. May your beautiful wife Lynn Rest In Paradise

Kevin Minton

August 13, 2020

I have missed you since the moment my Plane last left LAX my amazing friend. I will never forget all our Lunches & Screenings at SAG or being your Guest at the Oscars & just hanging out & watching those Beautiful Dogs you and Roger shared. You took me to my first H'wood Party at E.W. & Bridget Swackhammer's on July 4th. It seemed all of 60's - 90's TV Royalty was there. You were the most selfless, humane, compassionate Lady I knew. I lost 2 great friends 2 days apart & one was You! I don't do loss well. Five years later and I'm not doing loss well. I believe we'll meet again in Heaven. Though, I'll likely be in the Trailer Park Version if 4th Class Exists. Sigh
Bon Nuit,
Kevin Lee Minton

John and Barbara Kukawka

February 29, 2020

Thoughts and Prayers... May You - Rest in Peace, Lynn...

John and Barbara Kukawka

September 27, 2018

May you Rest in Peace Lynn. Loved your role on Hazel...

Gary Tollman

August 16, 2018

I knew Lynn when we were
at Tucson High School and graduated in 1955. Not long ago I heard about her passing and unfortunately didn't know her later in life. Blessings to all.

susan GEORGE

March 21, 2018

Darling girl Lynn you were such a great friend from the moment we met on the set of Dirty Mary and for years beyond and your memory will live long in my heart. I feel for you dear Roger, lost with out your shining light but remember how brightly it shone for so many years and how lucky we all were to feel her warmth and she would only want you to smile, smile, smile in her memory. God bless you Lynn and keep you ever safe. I will be looking for your star at night Susie x

Gina Siracuse Halbur

July 16, 2017

Hazel tv series is a wonderful treasure of life in the 1960's. Both formats(season 1-4 with Don Defore and Whitney Blake)and season 5 with Ray Fulmer and Lynn Borden
were a testament of good wholesome tv viewing for the entire family. I for one am grateful to antenna tv for airing this rare jem for all to enjoy. A delightful trip down memory lane for those who remember and all new to newer generations who have never see it before. Great
ensemble cast and great guest appearances by famous stars of the day. God Rest Lynn Borden soul.

Shawn Malone

January 12, 2017

She was very pretty. I was watching Hazel on Antenna tv and googled het name. I was suprised that she had passed. I didn't hear anything about it on the news.

Cindy Williams

June 17, 2016

I am watching Hazel right now and I am sorry to hear she passed away. Beautiful woman and great actress. Rest in peace.

leonard mines

March 12, 2016

she will be not be forgoting

Harry Simpson

March 5, 2016

Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.

Denise Burr

March 1, 2016

May you find eternal peace and happiness.

Denise Burr

March 1, 2016

How very sad. It is a great loss to us all. Wishing her nothing but gratitude and peace. Many thanks for all of the memories. Praying for her family and friends.

Tammy Lamperez

January 18, 2016

I was raised watching Hazel. I loved Lynn Borden as Barbara, she was awesome! Rest in Peace Lynn, you will be sadly missed!

Bill Neislar

August 3, 2015

God Bless Lynn! I'm terribly sorry to hear of her death and I'd like to express my deepest sympathies to her husband and family! Rest in Peace dear lady, I will forever miss you!

Pete Leach

July 7, 2015

This Guest Book will remain online permanently courtesy of roger brunelle

An amazing gift Roger Brunelle! I'm sure Lynn Borden is smiling from above.

jan walneck

July 5, 2015

i am sorry to hear of Lynn's passing.
May your shared happy memories provide you with comfort and strength.

Roger Swan

April 4, 2015

RIP Lynn, may GOD keep your spirit near. You were so great in Get Smart and Hazel. I will never forget your beauty brought to the big and small screen.

David Balson

March 17, 2015

The Lynn Borden episodes of Hazel were on when I was a very young child during the late 1960s to early 1970s and during recent years on Antenna TV.

I loved Lynn's role on Hazel as a gentle, demure, young housewife starting out in life with issues that gentle, young, married women dealt with during the late 1960s.
There was no drama and no hate and those episodes of Hazel with Lynn in them would sooth my spirit because of her character's gentle style.

Lynn's character made me remember all the gentle women I knew as a young child and all the gentleness and good people from my younger days, some of them are still here many are not. Lynn was no doubt one of them in her real life too.

All the good people who brought so much good to my life when I was younger are leaving me so fast or have already left that it is heartbreaking. I wish the best for all of Lynn's family and loved ones at this very sad time.

Lisa Weiner

March 12, 2015

To Lynn Borden ,
You were a very talented actress ., I enjoyed watching on the sitcom hazel. My prayers go your family and friends. Lisa weiner

Dolores Serna

March 11, 2015

I'm so sorry for your loss! She was an amazing actress and will be missed deeply! I loved her in Hazel. R.I.P beautiful lady!

Richard McHugh

March 10, 2015

A great actress,artist and singer. We are praying for Lynn and her family.

March 9, 2015

You were wonderful on Hazel. Enjoy watching you such a lovely talented actress. God does indeed have a special angel. May God be with your family at this time of great loss. Thanks for being such a wonderful actress.

cathy borden-ludwig

March 9, 2015

I'm so sorry to hear about our Aunt Lynn
we will miss the Christmas cards, and her sweet soul. Love the Borden kids

Jean Borden

March 9, 2015

Roger, I just received a call from Chris, who just learned of Lynn's passing. I am so sad, and sorry that we didn't know she was ill.
I pray that you find peace and understanding.
She was such a sweet and good person. We'll all miss "Aunt Lynn".

Jennie Paliani

March 9, 2015

I'm so sorry for your loss,love watching her on hazel ,repeat still on TV now .RIP Lynn you will be missed.

Steve Geikow

March 9, 2015

RIP dear lady.

March 8, 2015

I'm SO sorry to hear that we no longer have this sweet soul to grace the earth; our loss is heaven's gain.

God bless!

Karen and John Ericson

March 8, 2015

Dear Roger,
We can't believe our dear, dear Lynn is gone. We were thinking of her and you all this week. We had no idea of the great struggle the two of you were going through. John and I always remember our times together with the two of you with much joy and happiness. When I met John on a plane ride to Lake Tahoe, Lynn drove him to the airport, so she was a bit responsible for our being together. She was a wonderful friend. Much love and our prayers, Karen and John Ericson

Robert Starbuck

March 8, 2015

R.I.P. Miss Borden

A Fan from Hazel to CSI

March 8, 2015

To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness. May the Lord of Hosts keep you strengthened in this hour.

Pete Leach

March 8, 2015

Rest In Peace beautiful lady! The world has lost another sweet actress but heaven has gained another angel! <3

denise amatangelo

March 7, 2015

very sorry to hear this news..thank you so much for the enjoyment and laughter that you brought to me and others..your talent will be missed..now its time for your journey home..as it should be..blessings to you..denise

monica fantone

March 6, 2015

So sorry for your loss. I loved watching her in the show Hazel. She was a beautiful lady.

Eddie Lucas

March 6, 2015

I am so sad to hear this. We had a nice long chat on the phone a couple of months ago. She was very kind to me and was my first interview for my first book. We stayed in touch since and I sent her the final season of Hazel when it was finally released on DVD. She was so appreciative. She was a sweet sweet person and will be deeply missed.Thoughts and prayers to Roger.

Daniel Dedmon

March 6, 2015

Lynn was a very sweet lady. I corresponded with her by mail and she appeared to be just as sincere and thoughtful on paper as she would be in person. I know she's enjoying Heaven's artwork!

March 6, 2015

very sorry upon hearing of her death. May she R.I.P.

Scott Eckhardt

March 6, 2015

Very sorry to hear of this. Just last week I received the final season of HAZEL, in which she co-starred. She was, by all reports, a lovely human being.

McCarthy

March 6, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. May the Most High God comfort you as you mourn the loss of your loved one. (Psalm 83:18)

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