Marion Jean Lynn
June 11, 1932 – October 17, 2019
Marion Jean Lynn (Née MacLeod) – Born in Finch, her father Dr. John MacLeod was the town’s doctor, and her mother was nee Jennie McQuaig, She is survived by brother Donald MacLeod, wife Sharon and nephews Ian and Robin and their children. A graduate of Queen’s University Teacher’s program, Marion spent her life continuing her University education and French language studies. Marion lived in Paris, France before she married Moreland Lynn, predeceased. Marion became the ‘First Lady’ of Midland as mayor’s wife between 1977 & 1982. Marion is survived by children John, Bruce, and Janet Lynn and grandchildren Seth and Emily. Out of her life’s passion for teaching people how to read, she developed and published a formula for success in literacy and helped thousands. She summered in the Ingleside area for 20+ years. Marion moved to Kingston for the third time in her life in 1999 until moving closer to her daughter’s family in 2011. Marion’s sweetness continued to shine and she will be greatly missed by so many people from all parts of her long and interesting journey with us. Celebration of life on Sunday, November 3, 2019, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Midland Cultural Centre, 333 King Street, Midland, ON. Burial on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, 3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Finch Community Cemetery, Victoria Street, Finch.
June 11, 1932 – October 17, 2019
Marion Jean Lynn (Née MacLeod) – Born in Finch, her father Dr. John MacLeod was the town’s doctor, and her mother was nee Jennie McQuaig, She is survived by brother Donald MacLeod, wife Sharon and nephews Ian and Robin and their children. A graduate of Queen’s University Teacher’s program, Marion spent her life continuing her University education and French language studies. Marion lived in Paris, France before she married Moreland Lynn, predeceased. Marion became the ‘First Lady’ of Midland as mayor’s wife between 1977 & 1982. Marion is survived by children John, Bruce, and Janet Lynn and grandchildren Seth and Emily. Out of her life’s passion for teaching people how to read, she developed and published a formula for success in literacy and helped thousands. She summered in the Ingleside area for 20+ years. Marion moved to Kingston for the third time in her life in 1999 until moving closer to her daughter’s family in 2011. Marion’s sweetness continued to shine and she will be greatly missed by so many people from all parts of her long and interesting journey with us. Celebration of life on Sunday, November 3, 2019, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Midland Cultural Centre, 333 King Street, Midland, ON. Burial on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, 3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Finch Community Cemetery, Victoria Street, Finch.