Obituary of Patricia Lynch

Patricia Early Lynch 68, of St. Pete Beach, Florida, formerly of Baltimore, Maryland, passed away Friday, June 28, 2012. She was preceded by her parents, Col. and Mrs. John A. Early, an aunt, Catherine Early and other beloved family members. Mrs. Lynch retired from the Baltimore, Maryland county school system after 20 plus years teaching 2nd and 3rd graders. Besides her family, she loved laughter, traveling, reading, music, dancing, children and trying new things. Surviving are her husband of 46 years, Kenneth Robert Lynch; daughters, Kathy Wright and husband Greg of Roanoke, Erin Lynch of Maryland; brothers, Tony Early and wife Georgine of Illinois, John Early and wife Mary of Illinois; sister, Kathy Conner of New York; nieces, Kristen Fink and husband Jeremy, Beth Hoyle and husband Mike, Terri Hunt and husband Jason, Catherine Thompson and husband Nicholas, Elizabeth Dowd and husband John; nephews, John Connor, Andrew Connor, John Early and wife Becky, Kevin Lynch and wife Rebecca, Eric Lynch and wife Lisa; aunt, Helen Early of Pennsylvania; uncle, Joseph Early of Maryland; sister-in-law, Nina Cohen and husband Marty of Rhode Island; brother-in-law, Richard Lynch and wife Alice of Maryland; cousins, Tina O'Connor and husband Mike, Robert Early and wife Eileen, Jack Warren and wife Pam, Danny Warren, Judy Fino and husband Roy, and Jim Turner; Family will accept flowers or donations may be made to the St. Jude's Children Hospital in memory of Mrs. Lynch. A funeral Mass of Christian Rites will be held 10:00am today, Saturday, June 30, 2012 at Our Lady of Nazareth Catholic Church, 2505 Electric Rd, Rt. 419, Roanoke, Va. 24018 with Rev. Msgr. Joseph Lehman officiating. Interment will follow in St. Andrews Diocesan Cemetery. Friends may send their condolences to the family at www.simpsonfuneral.com. Arrangements handled by Simpson Funeral Home and Crematory, 366-0707.