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Maria Lynch Obituary
August 15, 1962 - January 11, 2012
Raleigh
Maria Elise Lynch of Raleigh, NC passed away on January 11, 2012 at the age of 49 after battling metastatic breast cancer for over 15 years. Maria was a warm hearted and giving person that had the strength and willpower to overcome many of life's challenging obstacles. Her family will continue to remember her devout love for gardening and sun bathing, as well as her undeniable razor sharp tongue.
Maria graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a BS in Biology and completed her master's degree in Microbiology at Wayne State. She worked in infectious disease research before she spent the majority of her life as a wife and mother of two, while also holding a full time job as Administrative Assistant at St. Francis of Assisi Church.
She is survived by her children Charlie and Emma, his parents Roy and Margaret Opitz, and her three sisters, Elizabeth Opitz, Suzanne Ramirez and Analiese Kreutzer. A visitation will be held on January 15, 2012 from 4pm to 6pm at Renaissance Funeral Home on Six Forks Road in Raleigh. The funeral will take place at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church on Monday, January 16, 2012 at 1pm with a reception immediately following.
Donations can be made to the Charlie and Emma Education Fund (written in memo line) by check made payable to Maria Lynch and sent to the Lynch Family at 1420 Ballyclare Court, Raleigh, NC 27614
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David Walker, DVM
January 30, 2012
We have been honored to know Maria for many years while taking care for her furry family members, Molly, Sasha, Squirt and Tiger. Maria was always warm and nurturing towards her pets. We will miss her wonderful spirit. We wish her Children and family the best during this difficult time. You are all in our thoughts.
The Doctors and staff or Armadale Animal hospital and Armadale Farm Kennel.
Sharon Robertson
January 19, 2012
I feel honored and privileged to have known Maria and enjoyed her as a client. She will always be an inspiration to me. Maria did not let cancer define who she was. She was one of my dearest and most favorite clients. My love and prayers go out to the family.
With love,
Sharon Robertson
(hair stylist)
Kathleen Monahan
January 18, 2012
To the Lynch Family - We did not know your dear wife and mother, but we had heard many wonderful things about her from Gladys Whitehouse. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Chuck and Kathy Monahan, members of St. Francis of Assisi Church - Raleigh, NC
Sally Primm
January 14, 2012
"A great soul serves everyone all the time. A great soul never dies. It brings us together again and again."
- Maya Angelou
Dear Lynch and Opitz familiies,
During this time of sorrow and loss I pray for the peace that passeth all understanding to embrace your hearts and minds; and that the Love of God enlighten your lives with truth and grace.
I remember Maria as a young girl riding her bicycle and laughing, a charming fireball. This just reminds me that life is short and our memories can ricochet back in time so quickly... but that the joy we share as children is a spark of light that never leaves us.
In Sympathy,
Sally Jenkins Primm
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