Celebrating the life of
Doris E. Lynch
June 13, 1937 - January 28, 2017
Doris E. Lynch died peacefully at home Saturday morning, January 28, 2017.
Dottie was born in Savannah, GA on June 13, 1937. She graduated from Savannah High School, attended Sarah Lawrence College, and received a BA degree from Oglethorpe University. She continued her education at the Sorbonne in Paris and received a Master’s degree in Special Education from Georgia Southern University. One of Dottie’s proudest achievements was helping establish the Exceptional Children’s Program in the Chatham County public schools.
A voracious reader, Dottie was President of the Live Oak Public Library Foundation Board, chairman of the LOPL Gala, and volunteered for a number of years at the Children’s Book Festival. She also served as one of the first docents at the Telfair, served on the Telfair Board, and was President of the Telfair Academy Guild. She was a board member of the Council on World Affairs and Georgia Public Broadcasting. Dottie was a supporter of the Savannah Music Festival, Savannah Children’s Choir, and the Free Enterprise Circle of Junior Achievement. Dottie was a lifelong member of Congregation Mickve Israel.
Most important in Dottie’s life was her family and friends, and she especially loved boating with her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband Joel, her son and daughter-in-law Bill and Lane, and two grandsons Jim and Alex. She was pre-deceased by her son Jim and her daughter Ellen.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at Bonaventure Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Tuesday evening, January 31st at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Memorial remembrances may be made to Senior Citizens, Inc. at 3025 Bull Street, Savannah, GA 31405 or the Live Oak Public Library Foundation at 2002 Bull Street, Savannah, GA 31401.
Joel, We were very sorry to read about your loss. Please accept our deepest condolences.
- Howard and Nancy Cooper, Rockville, MD
Bill and Lane, Saddened by your loss. We have been thinking of you. Prayers for you and your family for the loss of a lovely accomplished lady. Peace and love. Best, The Raleys
- Raley, Savannah,
I was so sorry to see that your lovely wife had died. Joel. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Kathy
- Kathy Bolch, Savannah,
We got to know Dottie at the SMF, then at SCC. She was so special. To her family: Dottie was a ray of light. Joy. Sue and Tom Reilly
- Sue and Tom Reilly, Savannah , GA
My condolences to the Lynch Family on the passing of your loved one. May Jehovah God grant you his peace while you await his promise at John 5:28 [Where Jesus Christ promise to resurrect those who have been asleep in death]. May fond memories of Doris linger in your hearts and bring you peace in the days ahead.
- Henry , Lawrenceville , GA
So, so sad to hear of Dottie's passing. She was an amazing spirit, loved by all of our family, and always a shining light despite the trials that life offered. A true inspiration to everyone who really knew her. As my mother's dear friend, I was honored to have known Dottie for all of my life, and her presence is greatly missed already, and always will be. Words fail, but my deepest sympathies to you Joel, and Bill, and family. We miss her so, xGeorgia
- Georgia Hopkins, Co Cork,, Ireland
Dear Joel and family, I am so sorry to hear this very sad news. I cannot tell you how much joy and regal flair Dottie shared with the Mint Julep Queens for over a dozen years. She always had such a playful, happy spirit and she was a fine monarch in every possible way. Her positive attitude and sparkling charm will be deeply missed. With love, Erica
- Erica Scales, Savannah, GA
Joel, Bill and family, I was so saddened to hear of Dottie's passing, and regret our being out of touch in the recent past. Our work with public radio, and our enjoyment of many fine wines and times over the year, are fondly remembered. Dottie's wit, humor and warmth will be sorely missed. Brice Ladson, Richmond Hill, Georgia
- Brice Ladson, Richmond Hill, GA
Joel & Bill & family, I am so very sorry for your loss, and even sorrier to be 500 miles away and unable to attend Dottie's service or rush over with a casserole. We had lots of good times together, didn't we, and so many of them at Rose Dhu. She was a sweet love, and we will miss her.
- Rencie (Smyth) Schmidt, Charlottesville, VA
Dick and I are saddened to hear this news. Dottie was a bright spot wherever she went. She will be truly missed.
- Dick and Susan Wallace, Savannah, GA
Dottie was such a caring and sensitive person, enriching the lives of all who knew her.
- Anne Thornberry, Savannah, Ga
Dear Joel and Family: We loved and admired Dottie so very much, and we are grateful for her decades of love for us. We are saddened to hear of her death, and send you our deepest sympathy. Because we are out of the country, we will be unable to attend her memorial service. We regret this and promise to share the time of remembrance with you in our hearts. Dottie leaves this world with a notable legacy of kindness, friendship, charitable giving, and a passion for making the world a better place. It will take all of us to attempt to fill her shoes.
- Shirley and Dennis, Tybee Island , Ga
A lovely, delightful and kind lady we were fortunate to know. She will be dearly missed by us and so many others. Lee and Salty
- Lee & Salty Forbes, Savannah, Ga.
Dottie was such a vivacious, fun, sweet woman. I can't imagine Savannah without her. My deepest condolences to her family, and to her good friend Jane. She will missed by many, and for a long time.
- Jane Levy, ,
Dear Joel, I was very sad to hear about the loss of your Dottie. Since I am out of town, I will be unable to attend the service. I always enjoyed our time together at our Sarah Lawrence lunches. Thinking of you. Cookie
- Cookie Tenenbaum Gale, Savannah, Ga.
Dottie was not only a dear friend; she had a delightful sense of humor. She was an articulate conversationalist and a very caring and warm person. She will be missed by all who loved her but will stay with us in our hearts and memories
- Russell & Ann Fries, Savannah, georgia
Cissie amd Vic send their deepest sympathy and love at your great loss
- Cissie and Vic, Savannah, Ga
dear joel and family, I am so sorry for your loss. dottie will be greatly missed Dear Joel and family I am so sorry for your loss. Dottie will be missed by all who knew her. Helen Glenn
- helen glenn, bluffton,
Her smile, her lively personality and her kindness will be dearly missed. My deepest condolences to the family.
- Laura Liu, Savannah, Ga
My deepest condolences go out to your family, it's never easy losing a loved one. You might take comfort in God's promise found at Revelation 21:4 where he says "he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away." This verse gave me some hope when I experienced loss, I pray it will do the same for you. May your warm memories also give you strength to endure this hard time.
- Jae Mckenzie , Savannah , GA
Joel, We were very sorry to read about your loss. Please accept our deepest condolences.
- Howard and Nancy Cooper, Rockville, MD
Bill and Lane, Saddened by your loss. We have been thinking of you. Prayers for you and your family for the loss of a lovely accomplished lady. Peace and love. Best, The Raleys
- Raley, Savannah,
I was so sorry to see that your lovely wife had died. Joel. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Kathy
- Kathy Bolch, Savannah,
We got to know Dottie at the SMF, then at SCC. She was so special. To her family: Dottie was a ray of light. Joy. Sue and Tom Reilly
- Sue and Tom Reilly, Savannah , GA
My condolences to the Lynch Family on the passing of your loved one. May Jehovah God grant you his peace while you await his promise at John 5:28 [Where Jesus Christ promise to resurrect those who have been asleep in death]. May fond memories of Doris linger in your hearts and bring you peace in the days ahead.
- Henry , Lawrenceville , GA
So, so sad to hear of Dottie's passing. She was an amazing spirit, loved by all of our family, and always a shining light despite the trials that life offered. A true inspiration to everyone who really knew her. As my mother's dear friend, I was honored to have known Dottie for all of my life, and her presence is greatly missed already, and always will be. Words fail, but my deepest sympathies to you Joel, and Bill, and family. We miss her so, xGeorgia
- Georgia Hopkins, Co Cork,, Ireland
Dear Joel and family, I am so sorry to hear this very sad news. I cannot tell you how much joy and regal flair Dottie shared with the Mint Julep Queens for over a dozen years. She always had such a playful, happy spirit and she was a fine monarch in every possible way. Her positive attitude and sparkling charm will be deeply missed. With love, Erica
- Erica Scales, Savannah, GA
Joel, Bill and family, I was so saddened to hear of Dottie's passing, and regret our being out of touch in the recent past. Our work with public radio, and our enjoyment of many fine wines and times over the year, are fondly remembered. Dottie's wit, humor and warmth will be sorely missed. Brice Ladson, Richmond Hill, Georgia
- Brice Ladson, Richmond Hill, GA
Joel & Bill & family, I am so very sorry for your loss, and even sorrier to be 500 miles away and unable to attend Dottie's service or rush over with a casserole. We had lots of good times together, didn't we, and so many of them at Rose Dhu. She was a sweet love, and we will miss her.
- Rencie (Smyth) Schmidt, Charlottesville, VA
Dick and I are saddened to hear this news. Dottie was a bright spot wherever she went. She will be truly missed.
- Dick and Susan Wallace, Savannah, GA
Dottie was such a caring and sensitive person, enriching the lives of all who knew her.
- Anne Thornberry, Savannah, Ga
Dear Joel and Family: We loved and admired Dottie so very much, and we are grateful for her decades of love for us. We are saddened to hear of her death, and send you our deepest sympathy. Because we are out of the country, we will be unable to attend her memorial service. We regret this and promise to share the time of remembrance with you in our hearts. Dottie leaves this world with a notable legacy of kindness, friendship, charitable giving, and a passion for making the world a better place. It will take all of us to attempt to fill her shoes.
- Shirley and Dennis, Tybee Island , Ga
A lovely, delightful and kind lady we were fortunate to know. She will be dearly missed by us and so many others. Lee and Salty
- Lee & Salty Forbes, Savannah, Ga.
Dottie was such a vivacious, fun, sweet woman. I can't imagine Savannah without her. My deepest condolences to her family, and to her good friend Jane. She will missed by many, and for a long time.
- Jane Levy, ,
Dear Joel, I was very sad to hear about the loss of your Dottie. Since I am out of town, I will be unable to attend the service. I always enjoyed our time together at our Sarah Lawrence lunches. Thinking of you. Cookie
- Cookie Tenenbaum Gale, Savannah, Ga.
Dottie was not only a dear friend; she had a delightful sense of humor. She was an articulate conversationalist and a very caring and warm person. She will be missed by all who loved her but will stay with us in our hearts and memories
- Russell & Ann Fries, Savannah, georgia
Cissie amd Vic send their deepest sympathy and love at your great loss
- Cissie and Vic, Savannah, Ga
dear joel and family, I am so sorry for your loss. dottie will be greatly missed Dear Joel and family I am so sorry for your loss. Dottie will be missed by all who knew her. Helen Glenn
- helen glenn, bluffton,
Her smile, her lively personality and her kindness will be dearly missed. My deepest condolences to the family.
- Laura Liu, Savannah, Ga
My deepest condolences go out to your family, it's never easy losing a loved one. You might take comfort in God's promise found at Revelation 21:4 where he says "he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away." This verse gave me some hope when I experienced loss, I pray it will do the same for you. May your warm memories also give you strength to endure this hard time.
- Jae Mckenzie , Savannah , GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
