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Lynne Gurney Obituary
She was a lifelong resident of New Bedford and graduated from New Bedford High School.
Lynne was a professional housekeeper and had formerly worked at Acushnet Rubber Co. She was an avid listener of folk radio of WUMB and WGBH, thoroughly loved music, especially the blues, and going to concerts, the beach, and being with her family and friends. She was a member of the Clifford Chapel.
Survivors include her four brothers, Peter Gurney of Osterville, John Gurney of Mattapoisett, Paul Gurney of North Carolina and James Gurney of New Bedford; and her close niece, Mary Gurney-Sylvia of Dartmouth. She was also an aunt and great aunt to two generations totaling fifteen nieces and nephews.
Donations may be made in her memory to Southcoast Hospice, 200 Mill Rd., Fairhaven, MA 02719.
In accordance with her wishes she was cremated. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the celebration of her life at Clifford Chapel, 3670 Acushnet Ave., New Bedford on Saturday at 9:30 AM.
Arrangements by Rock Funeral Home.
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DANA MASSI
August 8, 2008
TO THE GURNEY FAMILY,
I AM SO SAD TO HEAR OF LYNNE'S PASSING. LYNNE GRACED ME WITH HER LOVING SPIRIT, READY SMILE AND A CONTINUAL REMINDER TO LIVE ON THE WILD SIDE OF LIFE! SHE WILL ALWAYS REMAIN IN MY HEART WITH FONDNESS. WITH LOVE TO ALL OF HER FAMILY, DANA MASSI
Mackenzie Lewin
August 8, 2008
Lynne, I feel silly signing this again and talking to you directly, but I will do it anyway. I think of you EVERYDAY. You are in my dreams just about every night. I love you dearly and miss you more than you'll ever know. You taught me many things and even though at the time I thought, when will I ever need to know this? Well, guess what YOU WERE RIGHT! (i bet you love hearing that) I find myself saying," my aunt used to say...... or my aunt told me once....." and so on.... God bless you auntie. I love you!!!
Michelle Silvia
August 1, 2008
To the Family and Friends of Lynne Gurney. I am sorry to hear of the passing of Lynne. I was her Hospice Volunteer until the children let out of school in June. I have just returned from vacation and tried to touch base with her by phone without a return call and the second call the line was disconnected so I assumed that was not good news. It was a great pleasure to get to know Lynne. I am sorry for your loss. She was a great lady!!!
Carolyn Berry Thayer
July 22, 2008
It's taken me a long time to sign this. I could not attend your services Lynne, as I was out of town. When Mackenzie called me, my heart sank. I miss you soooo bad. I have the very best of memories though, and will always have you on my mind. I think of you every day. Knowing that you left us on July 3rd ~ I will always hear your voice singing "She's a Grand Ole' Flag"...every Fourth of July. I know they'll love you on the other side Babe, and I hope you greet me when I get there. I love you sista,
Carolyn
p.s. I'm wearing your hat.
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george bonneau
July 11, 2008
Lynne,
I will always see that big Lynne smile and feel your lust for life and music forever. Your at peace now babe and I will miss you.
Maggie and Bob Anderly
July 11, 2008
The world has lost a beautiful person! Her spirit and lust for life will be missed! I hope the blues are blaring in heaven!
Butch McCarthy
July 10, 2008
To the Gurney family- please accept my condolences. Lynn and her glow will be missed. She always had a great story that left me smiling.
Mackenzie Lewin
July 10, 2008
Lynne, I am not sure you'll ever realize how important you were to me. I miss you EVERYDAY. Thank you for being in my life. I love you so much !
Doug Mills
July 9, 2008
To the Gurney Family my deepest sympathies and prayers to you all. Lynn was quite the wonderful charactor. Always ready for a smile or the "What's Up" conversation. I'm sure she's already raising a little hell in Heaven. Lynn I will surely miss ya and think of you often.
Cheryl Farber
July 9, 2008
Dear Peter, John, Paul, and James,
Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your sister, Lynne. I can remember her as a little girl when I moved to Sassaquin with my family. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Betsy and Bob Gurney
July 9, 2008
Dear Peter, John, Paul, and Jim,
We were very sorry to hear of Lynne's passing. We will always remember her exuberance when telling a story. She was always pleasant and funloving. She will be missed....
The staff on Crapo
July 9, 2008
To the family and friends of Lynne: we are sorry for your loss. Lynne was a great person! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Debra Ann Normandin-Watkins
July 9, 2008
To the Gurney Family, My condolences on the loss of Lynn I went to school with her. May God surround her with love and peace. And may the family find comfort in the love of family and friends.God Bless
Marie Gurney
July 9, 2008
We know you are singing "It's a Grand Old Flag!" You taught us well & we love you, Peter & Marie Gurney & The O'Donnell family
Kristine Silva
July 9, 2008
Satoot and Jimmy,
I am sorry to hear of the passing of Lynne. Please accept my sincere condolences and extend them to your entire family as well.
Kristine(Cabral) Silva
Gisele Gonsalves
July 9, 2008
Jim, John & Peter,
My deepest symphathy to your family. As you all know my family loved Lynne very much. My parents used to refer to her as their adopted daughter. Throughout these last few months she would tell me how loving and caring you all have been and that without you guys she couldn't have gotten through all that she had to endure. I pray that she and my mother have crossed paths as they entered into the Kingdom of God.
God bless you all
Love Gisele and Steve Gonsalves
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