Mertie Raynes Milbury

Mertie Milbury, 77, died peacefully on May 8, 2015. She lived most of her life in Lynn, MA, most recently residing in Chestnut Hill. Mertie was a longtime member of the UU Church of Greater Lynn and sang in the choir there for many years. She was a great lover of music. She played both the flute and piano and took great comfort in singing and playing her instruments even as her health failed. More than anything, she enjoyed the company of her friends and family and a good cup of coffee.

Mertie was a 1955 graduate of Lynn Classical High School and a 1959 graduate of Radcliffe, where she received a BA. She held several jobs throughout her life, which included music teacher, social worker, key-punch operator, and museum and hospital volunteer, but she was most proud of her role as a homemaker and mother. She leaves her husband Donald Milbury, two children; Carol Dube’ and Richard Milbury, along with their spouses; Colm Regan and Ilana Krepchin, four grandchildren; Olivia Dube’: 14, Rex Dube’: 10, Molly Milbury: 7 and Ciaran Regan: 9 months, and one brother, James D. Raynes.

There will be a memorial service to celebrate her life at the Unitarian Church of Chestnut Hill on May 30th at 11am, and all are welcome and encouraged to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Mark Dube’ Instrumental Music Scholarship Fund, which provides support for any child within the Brookline Public Schools who wishes to play an instrument and does not have the appropriate funds. Donations may be mailed care of Jeanine Dias-Gaylor, Brookline High School, 115 Greenough St., Brookline, MA 02445.