October 14, 1928 – November 28, 2022
Roberta (Bobbe) Lynch (nee Ranney), of Vero Beach, FL passed away peacefully at her daughter's home in Marblehead, MA on November 28, 2022. Born October 14, 1928, Bobbe was the daughter of Everett J. Ranney and Margaret C. Ranney (nee Anglin). She was raised in Forest Hills, New York where she attended Our Lady Queen of Martyrs School and graduated from Forest Hills High School. In 1950, she graduated from Ladycliff College in Highland Falls, NY and enjoyed close ties with her classmates throughout her entire life. She obtained her Masters in Education from the State Teachers College at New Paltz and was a teacher at Mineola Public School where she taught 2nd and 3rd grade.
In 1952, she married Raymond J. Rice. The couple moved to Manhasset, NY in 1955, where they raised their six daughters. Bobbe was active in many Manhasset community organizations and in the local and regional chapters of the Girl Scouts of America. She also supported her husband in his many businesses and political ventures, including The Green Mountain House, a family-run inn in West Wardsboro, Vermont.
Bobbe relished her summers at Ranney's Rest, her family's summer home overlooking West Meadow Creek in Stony Brook, NY. One of her greatest joys was watching her children and grandchildren compete at the Soundview Association annual Field Day.
In 1987, she wed Robert "Bob" Lynch of Rye, NY and the two were married for 29 years until his untimely passing in 2016. Bob and Bobbe retired to the sunny town of Vero Beach, Florida, where they attended many Dodgers baseball games and events. They enjoyed frequent visits from their children, grandchildren, and friends. Bobbe loved to travel, especially to the Virgin Islands and on the many cruises she took with Bob around the world. They were members of the Holy Cross Catholic Church.
Bobbe will be remembered for her infectious laughter and generous nature. Her steadfast love and support had a unique effect on each of her children and grandchildren. She will be missed by all those who were fortunate enough to have known her.
She is survived by her beloved daughters: Marian Rice (Robert J. Aurigema), Loretta Dewey (Morgan), Virginia Rengel (Urs), Regina Rice (Ira Zimmerman), Dolores Gahan (Thomas J.), and Celeste Rice; her cousin Mike Anglin; her sixteen grandchildren Anna, Trevor, Jabez, Danielle, Charles, Christopher, Casey, Emma, Haley, Augusta, Patrick, Shannon, Brigid, Jesse, Mairéad, and Devon; her five great-grandchildren Jude, Lila, Ellis, Julian, and Leo; and also her many step-children, step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.
A funeral mass will be held at:
Saint James R.C. Church
425 NY-25A
East Setauket, NY. 11733
Saturday, December 10th, 10:45 AM
Following the service, the burial will take place at Saint James Cemetery in East Setauket.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to:
Girl Scouts of the USA: https://www.girlscouts.org/en/support-us/invest/donate.html
UNICEF: www.unicefusa.org/inmemoryofrobertalynch
Or a charity of your choice
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.EustisandCornellFuneralHome.com for the Lynch family.
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