Sally Ann Lynn

Sally Ann Lynn October 14, 1941 May 8, 2014 -Portland Sally Ann (Roast) Lynn, 72, of Portland passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 8, 2014 after a hard-fought battle with COPD. Born in Rockland, Maine, she is preceded in death by her parents, William and Priscilla Roast. She is survived by her husband Sgt. Maj. (Ret.) Calvin Lynn, son Bill Lynn, daughter Sherri Foster (Thomas), her brother Robert Roast in Hawaii, and her precious grandchildren Emily and Garrett. Sally was a graduate of Deering High School, class of 1959. In 1960 she enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. She served 3 years active duty and 2 years Marine Corps Reserves and was honorably discharged as a Sargent. In 1963, she married Calvin Lynn traveled the world as a Marine Corps wife for 28 years. She was extremely proud of her military service and of her time as a military wife. During their time at Brunswick NAS they planned some of the most elaborate Marine Corps Balls making thousands of red and gold paper flowers. Since Calvin and Sally's wedding anniversary falls on November 9, she attended 50 years of Marine Corps Balls. She enjoyed attending the monthly wives version of ""Gathering of Gyrenes"" which met every second Tuesday of the month. Upon Calvin's retirement from the Marine Corp, the family returned to Portland. She picked up her father's tax return business and genuinely enjoyed tax season because she loved hearing about her customer's lives and families. When her illness progressed, giving up her customers was one of the most difficult things she encountered because she considered so many of them family after being a part of their lives for 30 years. Returning to Portland, she regained ties with her sorority sisters from high school. The Deering High Pi Kappa Sorority and Friends met regularly to attend plays, movies, potlucks, Christmas parties, and summer socials. She also reconnected with family members, friends who feel like family, and made new friends because that is who she was. She was a strong-willed, opinionated, person who loved life and always put family and friends first. She enjoyed getting her hair done every Thursday and loved shopping for hours, even if she did not buy anything. However, as those who have been to the house, she did like to buy! She lived a full, productive and influential life, and until this last year, was always on the go. Around the Christmas holiday the house radiated Christmas spirit from the weeks she spent decorating as well as making her famous homemade chocolate candies. She was a strong person and this strength shone through during her long fight with COPD. She remained tenacious and wanted everyone to continue their lives while being more concerned with how others were doing and if everyone was happy. Sally touched many lives and was always willing to help anyone in any way she could. She was a loyal and dedicated friend, and no matter how far she traveled, she was your friend for life. We will miss the laughter she always brought to the room, her commanding voice and gift of gab, and nothing will ever be as organized without her. The family deeply appreciates all those who helped her, cared for her, and brought a smile to her face. A celebration of love and life will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 13. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 14 at 1:00 p.m.: both events will be held at A.T. Hutchins Funeral Home, 660 Brighton Ave, Portland, ME 04102. To offer condolences and share memories with the family please go to www.athutchins.com In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to: Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Attn: Development 875 N. Randolph St., Suite 225 Arlington, VA 22203 https://donate.nmcrs.org/page/contribute/nmcrs-donate

Sally Ann Lynn

October 14, 1941 - May 8, 2014

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