Viola Pauline (Coombs) Christy, a life-long resident of Lynn, passed away in her home and surrounded by her family on Sunday, June 4, 2017 at the age of 95. Born in Lynn on March 21, 1922, she was the daughter of the late William R. and Freda (Rickert) Coombs. Vye was raised and educated in Lynn and was a graduate of Lynn English High School with the Class of 1940. On December 14, 1947, Vye married her sweetheart, Leon H. Christy in the Central Congregational Church in Lynn and the couple settled in Lynn to begin their family. Vye worked endlessly to be a devoted mother to her three children and a dedicated wife to Leon. She had a fondness for the outdoors and most especially the beaches. A lobster roll or two were always a joy to indulge in.
Vye leaves her children: David L. Christy and his wife, Kathy of Barre, VT, Paula L. Christy and her husband, David Savastano of Londonderry, NH, and Glenn C. Christy and his wife, Melissa of Lynn. Vye also leaves her grandchildren: Christopher Skrabut of CA, Melissa Skrabut of Derry, NH, and Lauren Christy of PA, her great-grandchildren: Daniella Bonanno and Isla Golden, both of Derry, NH as well as several nieces and many wonderful, loving neighbors. She was preceded in death by her 5 siblings: William, Leon, and Russell Coombs, Arlene Grover, and Dorothy Ackerman.
At Vye’s request, all funeral services will be held privately. Donations in her memory may be made to: Care Dimensions, 75 Sylvan St. Danvers, MA 01923. Arrangements under the care of Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home, 157 Maple St. LYNN.
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