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Ann Lindsley Obituary
January 11, 1942 - August 6, 2025
Ann Lindsley, a lifelong advocate for peace, justice, and compassion, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2025, at Ebeid Hospice of Northwest Ohio. She was 83.
Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, on January 11, 1942, Ann made Toledo, Ohio, her home for most of her adult life. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, teacher, and friend.
To her family and friends, Ann was a source of strength, comfort, and unconditional love. She always sought to bring people together, to mend fences and make new friends. Her presence brought warmth and joy, and her kindness lifted those around her. She appreciated life's small joys and great miracles. To be around her was to absorb her joie de vivre, or love of life. Small talk was not important to her. Ann wanted to really know each person she met and to have those deep talks that lead you to truly understand another person.
A French teacher by profession and a teacher of life by example, Ann's passions were many. She found joy in gardening, traveling the world, walking with friends, teaching tai chi, leading Taizé worship, working with children, and giving her time and energy to those in need. Her deep spiritual life was reflected in her active involvement with her church and her quiet, steady commitment to caring for the Earth and loving all of God's people.
Ann lived her life by the example of Jesus, grounded in the belief that the greatest commandment is to love God - and to love others as we love ourselves. She felt drawn to St Francis of Assisi who found God in all things and loved them joyfully, without limits and without self-importance. She lived a life of purpose and simplicity, finding God in nature, flowers, animals and the kindness of people.
Ann is survived by her husband, David Lindsley; her children, Kelly (John) Gobrogge and Tracy (Neil) Cummings; her grandchildren, Jenna (Tom) Hart, Jeremy, Dylan, Lily, and Mia; and her great-grandson, Jack. She is also survived by her siblings, Janice Cannistraro, Wendy Gunn, Laurie Foster, Dave Copson, Tilin Foster, and Tilan Copson; as well as many loving nieces and nephews.
A service to celebrate Ann's life will be held on Saturday, August 9th, at 10:00 a.m., at Sylvania United Church of Christ.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sylvania United Church of Christ or the American Friends Service Committee, in honor of Ann's lifelong dedication to service and peace.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ann Lindsley
Sally Boening
August 21, 2025
Ann was a special person in my life and in the lives of hundreds of students. My thoughts go out to her family. The world will miss her peaceful and loving outlook.
Wendy
August 20, 2025
My big sister Ann chose love, and led me through life with love. I am missing her very very much, but because her legacy of commitment to holding our family together, finding our truths, and her love for all of us, I feel her presence, and am forever grateful. I was also very blessed to be amongst her very dear family during this difficult time. May peace tenderly embrace Ann's beautiful family as we all carry her memory close in our hearts.
Beth
August 15, 2025
Mrs. Lindsley was my French teacher at MVCDS for 6 years. She was always calm, loving, and effective. Wishing her family and friends peace.
Elaine Sheehan
August 12, 2025
Ann Lindsley- Une femme vraiment extraordinaire. Restant en paix...
Alan B Flaschner
August 10, 2025
May Ann´s name be for a blessing
and May Hashem comfort you among
all of the other mourners of Zion and Jerusalem
Our hearts are with you
Alan and Susan Flaschner
Bill Drake
August 9, 2025
So sorry for the family loss, she was a sweet and caring person.
Elizabeth Cercek
August 9, 2025
I took Ann at Kingston. Ann was a special soul to all of us. Ann will be greatly missed. God bless you beautiful soul Ann. Shine your light bright on all of us.
Hattie Kate Howell
August 7, 2025
Your flowers and wild lawn have given me and others much joy. Thanks.
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