Celebrating the life of
Rosemary Schwarz Lynch
January 17, 1913 - January 21, 2014
Rosemary Schwarz Lynch died on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah, Georgia.
Born in Savannah on January 17, 1913, Mrs. Lynch was the daughter of Judge John Edward Schwarz and Rose Florence McDermott Schwarz. She had just celebrated her 101st birthday last Friday with her family in attendance.
Mrs. Lynch attended Sacred Heart School and St. Vincent's Academy and graduated from Savannah High School and from the Marion Academy Business School. She worked as executive secretary at the Georgia State Employment Agency and later for over 20+ years as secretary and office manager at the Congregation Mickve Israel in Savannah. Mrs. Lynch married the late William Joseph Lynch in Savannah on May 10, 1939 and enjoyed nearly 54 years of marriage with him until his death at the age of 80 in 1993.
In addition to her parents and her husband, Mrs. Lynch was preceded in death by her brothers, John E. Schwarz, Jr., Walter Schwarz, Richard Schwarz and Robert McDermott Schwarz, and by two sisters, Florence Ann Schwarz and Louise Schwarz Maguire. Mrs. Lynch is survived by her four children and their spouses: William J. Lynch, Jr. Bill and Marty of Daphne, AL; Shirley L. Kinlaw and Francis of Greensboro, NC; Barbara L. Wissmann and Bob of Ellicott City, MD; and Rosemary L. Lewis and Claiborne of Savannah. She is also survived by her loving grandchildren: Robert Lynch Jackie, Michael Lynch Robyn, Brian Kinlaw Lisa, Patrick Kinlaw Janel, Jeffrey Kinlaw Caroline, Alan Kinlaw Hannah, Robert Wissmann Erin, Matthew Lewis Shelli, and Sara Lewis Brian. Mrs. Lynch is also survived by her adoring great-grandchildren: Patrick, Daniel, Elizabeth, Holly, Ryan, Abby, Lindsay, Kate, Allie, Kyle, Madelyn, Audrey, Lucy, and Madeleine; and by several nieces and a nephew
A life-long communicant of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Savannah, GA, Mrs. Lynch served for many years as an officer in the Blessed Sacrament School PTA and in the Catholic Women's Club. She was a genteel Southern lady who has been a source of inspiration and admiration and a friend to all who knew her. She believed that the secret to her long life was to look for the good in everyone and in every day. Her beautiful smile will live on forever. She was an avid Bridge and Bingo player and will miss her twice-a-week games with her friends at River's Edge Retirement Community where she lived for the past eleven years.
Visitation will take place on Friday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the Fox & Weeks Funeral Home Hodgson Chapel, with a rosary service at 7:00 PM.
The funeral Mass will be held on Saturday morning at 10 AM at the Blessed Sacrament Church followed by interment in the Bonaventure Cemetery. Her grandsons will serve as her pallbearers.
The family suggests that any remembrances be made in Mrs. Lynch's memory to Blessed Sacrament Church, St. Vincent's Academy or Benedictine Military School.
Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com.
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Both Mother and I are sure that Rosemary is rejoicing in her heavenly home. Always such a fine and wonderful lady, she was admired by all who knew her. You were all blessed to have such a dear mother and grandmother. Our prayers for all you.
- Jane D Hester, Bluffton, SC
Deepest sympathy from the McDonald family. Our mothers shared a sweet friendship at River's Edge and Myra missed Rosemary very much after leaving in 2011 due to health problems. Myra died in October 2013 at age 92. How fortunate that Rosemary's good health endured so long. We have many happy memories of their times together.
- Harriet McDonald Hartley, Garden City, GA
We are so sorry to hear about Mrs. Lynch She holds a special place in our hearts
- Andrew and Nancy Bassler, , GA
The many years that Mrs. Lynch worked at Mickve Israel were some of the happiest years of my life. I shall remember her always with great fondness. My sincere sympathy to you all.
- Marion Levy Mendel, Savannah, GA
My sincere sympathy to Barbara, Rosemary, and Bill. I regret I did not learn of the arrangements sooner so I could attend. I am so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. It is so difficult to lose our parents. God bless you. Joanne Jenkins
- Joanne Jenkins, Savannah, GA
To the family of Rosemary Lynch, I was very sorry to hear of her passing. I only met her a few times. But, I could tell she was a very special person who enjoyed life and loved her family. Jeff and Caroline always enjoyed their visits with her. Please accept my condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sincerely, Jane Connelly
- Jane Connelly, High Point, NC
Your mother sounds like a very special person. I know she had a wonderful life and will be missed. She is rejoicing in Heaven. You are in our prayers.
- Dianne and Julian McClamroch, Greensboro, NC
Dear Bill,Marty,Rosemary,Claiborne,and other Family members, I extend my deepest sympathy on the passing of your dear Mother.I enjoyed my contacts with her over many years and she was always a true lady.Please remember all of the many happy times you all had together.You will be in my prayers.
- Tom Mahoney, Savannah, GA
With Love, Annette Armstrong
- Annette Armstrong, Savannah, GA
Our sincere sympathy on the passing of a fine Southern Lady, who know how to live.
- Jim & Pat Smith, Ellicott City Md., MD
I am a member of Mickve Israel and wish to thank her and her family for her years of dedicated service. I was 13 years old and a Bar Mitzvah student of Rabbi Saul Rubin when she worked for him. Thank you for sharing a wonderful person with my spritual family.
- David Lebos, Savannah, GA
Bill, Marty, Rob, Jackie, Mike, Robyn and family, We are sorry to hear of your loss of your Mother/Grandmother. May God Bless you all at this difficult time and keep the good memories of her in your hearts. Love, Drew & Lisa Dyson
- Lisa Dyson, Savannah, GA
Thoughts and prayers to you and the family Bill, Mike and Robbie.
- Mark & Barbara Harrison, Richmond Hill, GA
As President of Congregation Mickve Israel, I send condolences from our congregation in acknowledgement of Mrs. Lynch's long association with us. May her memory be for a blessing.
- TobyHollenberg, Savannah, GA
We give thanks to God for Mrs. Lynch's long and successful life and the riches she bestowed upon the world most especially her grandson Patrick Kinlaw who is married to our neice, Janel, and who together have twin daughters Audrey and Lucy. We pray for Mrs. Lynch's family and friends as they struggle to fathom her loss as they, at the same time, celebrate a great life.
- Bob and Shari Young, Wauwatosa, WI
Everyone at Congregation Mickve Israel sends their heartfelt condolences to the entire family. She served here for many years as an office manager and is still fondly remembered. Our prayers and sympathies go with you.
- Rabbi Robert Haas, Savannah, GA
Dear Rosemary, Claiborne, Sara, and family, please accept my sincerest sympathy in the loss of your dear mother and grandmother. I know that she had to be such a lovely lady because her daughter and granddaughter represent that so well. My prayer is that your faith in God and your wonderful memories will sustain you and give you strength, as only He can provide. Thinking of you with love, Jan Crawford
- Jan Crawford, Charlotte, NC
Both Mother and I are sure that Rosemary is rejoicing in her heavenly home. Always such a fine and wonderful lady, she was admired by all who knew her. You were all blessed to have such a dear mother and grandmother. Our prayers for all you.
- Jane D Hester, Bluffton, SC
Deepest sympathy from the McDonald family. Our mothers shared a sweet friendship at River's Edge and Myra missed Rosemary very much after leaving in 2011 due to health problems. Myra died in October 2013 at age 92. How fortunate that Rosemary's good health endured so long. We have many happy memories of their times together.
- Harriet McDonald Hartley, Garden City, GA
We are so sorry to hear about Mrs. Lynch She holds a special place in our hearts
- Andrew and Nancy Bassler, , GA
The many years that Mrs. Lynch worked at Mickve Israel were some of the happiest years of my life. I shall remember her always with great fondness. My sincere sympathy to you all.
- Marion Levy Mendel, Savannah, GA
My sincere sympathy to Barbara, Rosemary, and Bill. I regret I did not learn of the arrangements sooner so I could attend. I am so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. It is so difficult to lose our parents. God bless you. Joanne Jenkins
- Joanne Jenkins, Savannah, GA
To the family of Rosemary Lynch, I was very sorry to hear of her passing. I only met her a few times. But, I could tell she was a very special person who enjoyed life and loved her family. Jeff and Caroline always enjoyed their visits with her. Please accept my condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sincerely, Jane Connelly
- Jane Connelly, High Point, NC
Your mother sounds like a very special person. I know she had a wonderful life and will be missed. She is rejoicing in Heaven. You are in our prayers.
- Dianne and Julian McClamroch, Greensboro, NC
Dear Bill,Marty,Rosemary,Claiborne,and other Family members, I extend my deepest sympathy on the passing of your dear Mother.I enjoyed my contacts with her over many years and she was always a true lady.Please remember all of the many happy times you all had together.You will be in my prayers.
- Tom Mahoney, Savannah, GA
With Love, Annette Armstrong
- Annette Armstrong, Savannah, GA
Our sincere sympathy on the passing of a fine Southern Lady, who know how to live.
- Jim & Pat Smith, Ellicott City Md., MD
I am a member of Mickve Israel and wish to thank her and her family for her years of dedicated service. I was 13 years old and a Bar Mitzvah student of Rabbi Saul Rubin when she worked for him. Thank you for sharing a wonderful person with my spritual family.
- David Lebos, Savannah, GA
Bill, Marty, Rob, Jackie, Mike, Robyn and family, We are sorry to hear of your loss of your Mother/Grandmother. May God Bless you all at this difficult time and keep the good memories of her in your hearts. Love, Drew & Lisa Dyson
- Lisa Dyson, Savannah, GA
Thoughts and prayers to you and the family Bill, Mike and Robbie.
- Mark & Barbara Harrison, Richmond Hill, GA
As President of Congregation Mickve Israel, I send condolences from our congregation in acknowledgement of Mrs. Lynch's long association with us. May her memory be for a blessing.
- TobyHollenberg, Savannah, GA
We give thanks to God for Mrs. Lynch's long and successful life and the riches she bestowed upon the world most especially her grandson Patrick Kinlaw who is married to our neice, Janel, and who together have twin daughters Audrey and Lucy. We pray for Mrs. Lynch's family and friends as they struggle to fathom her loss as they, at the same time, celebrate a great life.
- Bob and Shari Young, Wauwatosa, WI
Everyone at Congregation Mickve Israel sends their heartfelt condolences to the entire family. She served here for many years as an office manager and is still fondly remembered. Our prayers and sympathies go with you.
- Rabbi Robert Haas, Savannah, GA
Dear Rosemary, Claiborne, Sara, and family, please accept my sincerest sympathy in the loss of your dear mother and grandmother. I know that she had to be such a lovely lady because her daughter and granddaughter represent that so well. My prayer is that your faith in God and your wonderful memories will sustain you and give you strength, as only He can provide. Thinking of you with love, Jan Crawford
- Jan Crawford, Charlotte, NC
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
