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Lynn Tan Obituary

Lynn Tan, nee Gilpin, 61, of Penang Malaysia, passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021 at Island Hospital after a long illness. Born in Somers, CT, she graduated from Bates College in Lewiston, Maine. Lynn was the daughter of the late Carol Gilpin. She is survived by her father, Robert Gilpin and his wife Carole-Ann; daughter and partner Hilary Phillips and Brandon Adams, two sons and daughters-in-law, Jeremy and Polly Tan, Alexander and Michelle Tan; two grandchildren, Lynnlee Tan and Jace Tan.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Jul. 7, 2021.

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Leah Hurst

September 5, 2023

I am so sorry to hear of Lynn's passing. She was a very intelligent and special person. I have always admired her for her courage to move to another country and learn the culture and traditions of Malaysia. I will always remember her friendship in high school and the happy time we shared. My condolences to the family.

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