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Lyn Sullivan

Colorado Springs, Colorado

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Lyn Sullivan was born October 18, 1941 to Patrick and Ruth Sullivan in Boston, MA, and died October 18, 2005 after a lengthy illness. She is survived by her daughters: Julia Coyne of Chicago, IL and Treffly Coyne Janecyk of Tinley Park, IL; her granddaughter, Phoebe Sullivan Janecyk; and many...

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Our loss at this is only is only lightened knowing you are in the arms of our parents
Lovingly your sister Barbara

Lyn's older sister, will greatly miss her love, laughter and caring.
She was an important part of my life and I am a better person for having her share it. I will miss her but know she is in the loving arms of our parents.

Lyn is also survived by loving family in Massachusetts, including her brothers William and Robert Sullivan, and her sisters Patricia West and Barbara Sullivan

As additional "Sister/Brother Friends", we also treasure Lyn's spontaneous outpouring of love and care. Sue met her at a Ft. Carson Wives' Club Tea. They parked next to each other and Sue noticed that Lyn had her white gloves with her. Being an Air Force wife (more casual service), Sue didn't even think of bringing gloves. Without batting an eye, Lyn said, "Here, take one of mine!" That, to us, is the essence of Lyn - she gave and gave and gave in our friendship. During the 19 years she...

It's a blessing to have even one person in our lives who is not just a friend, but a "sister friend." Sister friends can disagree with one another's choices, argue loudly, and still love one another. Sister friends show up when you need them without being asked. Sister friends love your children and grandchildren like their own, and are quick to focus on all their positive traits. Sister friends lend you jewelry and "forget" to ask for it back. Lyn was such a friend to me.

Lyn had...

To Lyn's Family,
I had the privilege of knowing Lyn and served with her on various committees at Colorado College. You have my deepest sympathy during your time of sorrow.