Mary E. Lynch

Memories of Mary right from my heart -

So many of them, where would I start -

Your love and your laughter,
Your kindness and caring,
Embracing everyone,
Never once erring.

You are not gone,
You are just away.

You'll be present in everyone's heart every day.

Rest in peace Mary, you did a good job.

~ A High Five ~
From Maudie

Cookies…thumbprints,
Fried chicken,
Straddling the steps to get to the frig,
The pantry…pungent smells of vanilla, cinnamon, allspice,
Moms and aunts laughing in the kitchen…
Dads and uncles hooting as Uncle Phil relentlessly teased the cousins,
Reading.
Sewing.
Knitting.
Fireworks.
Night sounds, sleeping on the screened porch.
St. Pius X.
St. Leo's.
Aunt Mary, godmother, for whom I was named,
Sharing her home and family,
Teaching her talents,...

To Family,

For nearly 60 years, for me, there was always the comfort of knowing that Aunt Mary's love was present and available to all who connected to her. Her generous spirit, deep respect, clear insights and maternal instincts came together in marvelous ways. Combined with Uncle Phil's outlook, quips and observations, family gatherings, although too few in number for those of us from 'back East', created a life time of memories. Having just visited Aunt Mary a few months ago and...

Aunt Mary will always hold a special place in my heart. Full of love and laughter, as all the Bankers are.

I will never forget the week I came to stay on my own and slept on the front porch one summer. Aunt Mary made me feel like I was one of the family.

Love and prayers from my family, to all of you.

Aunt Mary,
Thank you for all the family memories I hold now as you are in eternal life with my dad and your brothers, keep watch over all of us. My prayers are with you and you family,
Love Francis and Susie Banker

I will carry with me forever, Aunt Mary's great sense of humor and contagious laughter. How thrilling is was for me, to watch Aunt Mary and my mother (Maudie) whenever they were able to get together, laugh and talk as if there hadn't been a day they weren't together.

My love to you all.

Aunt Mary,
Thank you for being my Godmother. I'm sure your prayers have pulled me through any number of crises. In my experience, you showed everyone love and acceptance. In all the years that I lived close by, I never heard a judgmental word from you. What a true gift! We shared so many wonderful times at your house as children. You always made room for a few children more to come and enjoy time with you. I especially loved the smell of spring flowers in your garden and sitting with you...

My fondest childhood memories are of Uncle Phil and Aunt Mary. They were truly a large part of our life. Aunt Mary's love of everyone and her terrific laugh and smile lit up the life of many neices and nephews. Our love and prayers go with her.
Our love, Steve and Cassie

Mary was one of the sweetest most genuine people I've known. I only knew her during our time together at Parsons House but I could sense her character- full of strength and unconditional love. She will be missed.