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1943
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2023
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Lynda Kendy Obituary
Lynda A. Kendy passed away on March 11, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. Lynda was born in Providence, RI on June 14, 1943, to the late William Collins Mason, II, and the Evelyn A. (Tighe) Mason. She was also predeceased by her beloved sister Elizabeth Cloutman. Lynda earned her B.S. in nursing from Salve Regina University, Newport, RI and was a Registered Nurse. Lynda was a certified public health nurse and hospice nurse for the City of Norwalk. Lynda was also a Eucharistic Minister at St. Matthew Church and volunteer with Norwalk Junior Women's League and served as Treasurer of the Brien McMahon High School Booster Club.
Lynda is survived by her husband of nearly 56 years, Joseph S. Kendy, Jr. She is also survived by her son Joseph S. Kendy, III, and daughter Amy E. Hanson and her husband John. She was the beloved "Gram" of her five grandchildren, John T. Hanson, Jr., Cassandra Lyn Kendy, Andrea M. Kendy, Joseph S. Kendy, IV and Mackenzie L. Hanson.
Calling hours will be on Wednesday, March 15, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Collins Funeral Home, 92 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT. A Mass will be celebrated at St. Matthew Church, 216 Scribner Avenue, Norwalk, CT on Thursday, March 16, at 10:00 with a Christian burial to follow at St. John's Cemetery, 223 Richards Avenue, Norwalk
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lynda's name to St. Matthew Church.
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Marcia Davis
March 7, 2024
Even though time has passed since Lynda died I will never forget her.
Marci Nurin Davisa
March 23, 2023
Sorry to hear about Linda's passing. She was a dear friend and I will cherish her memory.
Cindy Clark
March 22, 2023
Joe, Jim and I are heartbroken for you. We have great memories of outings with you and the gang back in the day! We remember Lynda for her extraordinary kindness and hearty laugh. Please know you and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers.
With love, Cindy and Jim Clark
Peter Falcone
March 14, 2023
Joe, Jr. and family: Please accept my sincerest condolences on your loss. I still recall how Lynda´s cheerful personality would light up a room.
Warmest regards, Peter Falcone
Joan Frankel
March 14, 2023
Joe and family,
Sending you healing prayers and comforting hugs. She will live in my heart forever.
Love,
Joan
Connie & Rit Vertula
March 14, 2023
Joe and Family
We are very sorry to hear about your loss. Lynda was always friendly and with a smile at our class reunions. May she rest in peace.
Sharon rossi and fmily
March 14, 2023
So sorry foe your loss. Lynda was always
Very a kind and loving happy face to see at
St Mathews. God hs a new angel in heaven.
Dave and Andrea
March 14, 2023
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. It was a pleasure to have known Lynda. She was a kind and loving soul, and a wonderful and fun person! And will be missed greatly!
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