Lynn A. Palmer

1941 - 2015

Lynn A. Palmer obituary, 1941-2015, Rensselaer falls, NY

BORN

1941

DIED

2015

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Fox & Murray Funeral Home & Cremation Services

528 Franklin Street

Ogdensburg, New York

Lynn Palmer Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 25, 2015.

Funeral services for Lynn Arden Palmer Sr. age 73 of Rensselaer Falls, will be held on Saturday February 7, 2015 at 3:00 pm at the Fox & Murray Funeral home with Rev. Thomas Nichols and Rev. Martha Helmer officiating. Burial will be at a later date in the Rensselaer Falls Cemetery. Family and Friends will gather at the RF Fire Hall following the service.

Calling hours will be held also on Saturday (Feb 7th) from 12:00pm until the time of the service. Mr. Palmer passed away on January 25, 2015 at Claxton Hepburn Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Constance "Connie" (Rickard) Palmer; two sons, Lynn A. Palmer Jr. & his wife Darlene (Gailie) of Suffern, NY and Daniel A. Palmer & his wife Joelle (van Lent) Palmer of Georgia, VT; two brothers Claude Palmer & his wife Janet, Harold Palmer & his wife Gail; sisters-in-law Nettie Palmer & Patricia Palmer all of Rensselaer Falls; grandchildren Wyatt, Paige and Claire of Suffern, NY, Emelia & Chloe of Georgia, VT.
Two brothers Simeon "Al" Palmer & Charles Palmer predeceased him.

Lynn was born April 13, 1941 in Ogdensburg, NY to the late Simeon & Sara (Rayburn) Palmer. He graduated from Canton High School in 1959, and later married Constance Rickard on March 26, 1966 at The Pearl River Methodist Church in Pearl River, NY.
During his career he worked at Rockland State Hospital in Orangeburg, NY as a Therapy Aide from 1961 to 1968, and later attended the Rockland State Hospital School of Nursing, graduating in 1971 as a Registered Nurse. The couple later moved to Rensselaer Falls, and he began his employment at the St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center where he retired in April 1995. After his retirement, Lynn continued to work part time for Community Bank N.A. as a courier until 2008.

He was a past finance & trustee committee member of the United Church of Rensselaer Falls, the historian, secretary and longtime member of the Rensselaer Falls Fire Dept. where he served since 1958, a Rensselaer Falls Village Board Trustee for 9 years under Mayor Herbert Wainwright, a 43 year member of the Free and Accepted Masons Fellowship Lodge #111 where he was the Master until the lodge closed and later joined with the Canton Masonic Lodge. He also served as the cemetery manager & trustee of the Rensselaer Falls Cemetery Assoc. for many years.

He & his wife Connie were able to travel extensively visiting Nassau, Cancun, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, and then overseas to Britain, Scotland, Ireland, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, France, Spain, & Morocco. Lynn was a die-hard NY Yankee fan, attending many games at the old Yankee Stadium and then the new Yankee Stadium. He attended many games around the country with special friends Jim & Lois Chase.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Rensselaer Falls Cemetery c/o 105 King Street; Rensselaer Falls, NY 13680; Agarwal Renal Center, 124 Ford Avenue, Ogdensburg, NY 13669 or The De Kalb Jct. United Methodist Church 4302 U.S. 11; De Kalb Junction, NY 13630. Condolences may also be shared online at www.foxandmurrayfuneralhome.com

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February 7, 2015

Dick/Sandy Fox

Dear Connie, Lynn & Darlene, Dan & Joelle, grandchildren, Claude & Janet, Harold & Gail; Sandy and I send our sincere condolences to you all. Lynn was a wonderful man, one who contributed a great deal to his community of Rensselaer Falls. His passing along with that of his brother, Charlie recently has everyone reeling over the news. We will be thinking of you today and in the days and weeks ahead. God Bless.

Sincerely; Dick & Sandy Fox

February 4, 2015

Erin Hanna-Murray

Connie and family he is with his maker,.no longer suffering He was a funny man in church always had a joke to tell. Sorry to hear of his passing and our prayers are with you. God bless you

February 4, 2015

My name is Romayne Hartshorn and I live in Richville. I was on a trip with you and your husband several years ago. Fairly recently I ran into the two of you at the Silver Leaf. I enjoyed the both of you when we traveled. Your family photos are a wonderful legacy.

January 31, 2015

CONNIE AND FAMILY. I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. LYNN WAS A WONDERFUL MAN. SENDING THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO YOUR FAMILY.
CHARLEE BENSON

January 31, 2015

lorre Florin

My sincere condolences.

January 30, 2015

Linda Cutway

There isn't any words to say to take the hurt away, but I do understand what you are going through.

January 30, 2015

Rev. Don and Jeanne Easton

Connie and family, This is certainly a difficult time for the entire Palmer family. Please accept our deepest sympathies. May your wonderful memories and God's enduring love and promise sustain you during these difficult days.

January 30, 2015

Dear Connie, Dan and JR, I always enjoyed seeing Lynn, his smile, sense of humor, his laugh and his caring nature. He was the best. My love to you all. Margie

January 30, 2015

Bob and Sue Barkley

So sorry for your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Bob so enjoyed working with Lynn.

January 29, 2015

Diane Putnam-Reed

Dear Connie, JR, Danny and Family, So sorry to hear about Lynn. Sending Love, Thoughts and Prayers. He will be missed by all.

January 29, 2015

Sandy Burnham

Connie & family

You are in my thoughts and prayers . I will always remember Lynn with that big smile coming in my office , and discussing the days events . I will miss him

January 29, 2015

Evie Mayhew-Burwell

Connie and family and so sorry to hear about Lynn my prayers for you and for your family

January 28, 2015

joyce rayburn

Connie and Family, I am sorry to hear of Lynn's passing away. We were related but I never knew him until he started working at Community Bank. He would talk about the trips the two of you took and your children and grandchildren....his eyes always lit up. He also knew how to pick on me. He was a good person. Joyce Rayburn

January 28, 2015

Robert Lytle

Just a note to let you know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers, sorry for your loss he will be missed.

Robert Lytle and family

January 28, 2015

Dear Connie & Family , Bob & I were sorry to hear of Lynn's death . He fought long & hard to be with you all. He was a good husband ,father ,nurse& man . Our thoughts & prayers go to you all. He had a warm & wonderful way of making .you laugh and loved people to laugh with him. Kathi &Bob Bowser

January 28, 2015

Brian Norton

Connie & Family, I am sorry to hear about Lynn. He was a great man and wonderful person. He will be missed by everyone and with out him the "Falls" won't be the same. Please take some comfort to know he is now in a better place. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Brian

January 28, 2015

Kris Besaw

So sorry to hear of Lynn's passing. I met Lynn when he began working at the Bank and continued to see him during the time I attended church in DeKalb. He always had an infectious smile, we used to joke about the Red Sox and he was always talking about his family!
Thoughts and prayers with all....

January 28, 2015

So very sorry for the loss of another cousin. Our heartfelt condolences to Connie, family and friends. May he R.I.P. Art Davison and Mary Schutt

January 28, 2015

Connie & Family--We want to express our most heartfelt sympathy & love to all of you. We w
have fond memories of Lynn when we worked with him @SLPC. His smile would lift your spirit & he had that devilish grin! He has endured alot in recent years but any time we saw you guys, he still had a smile! We have lost a true fiend! Love, Tom & Bonnie Howard

January 28, 2015

Suzanne Ralph

So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.

Suzanne Ralph

January 27, 2015

Karen Furgal-Thew

My heart is broken. A very good and funny man has passed. My prayers go out to you.

January 27, 2015

John & Diane Davison

We were so sorry to hear of Lynn's passing, our heart felt condolences to his family.
John & Diane Davison

January 27, 2015

Kevin & Sue Poor

Connie & family,
So very sorry to hear of Lynn's passing. With heartfelt sympathy we are thinking of you all. God Bless

January 27, 2015

We will miss you so very much Lynn, your smile, laughter and stories. Fly high!!! Tori and Marty :)

January 27, 2015

Jennifer Berbrich & Derrick Conway

Connie, my heart goes out to you! We are so sorry for your loss! Every time I saw Lynn he had a smile on his face and a kind word to say. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

January 27, 2015

Ann Fenlong

Connie, I don't know if you remember me, but my son Michael and I were on a trip to England and Scotland with you and Lynn about 20 years ago.. We will always remember you and your husband with fond memories. So sorry to hear of Lynn's passing. (((hugs))) for you in this difficult time.

Ann (Moore) Fenlong

January 27, 2015

DougDaniel and family

Very sincere condolences to the family of Lynn ,may God bless you all during this troubling time now and always

January 27, 2015

Lynn was graduated from CHS with myself and 64 others in June of '59. I
remember him as a nice guy. The Falls was a hot bed of good students and
athletes. Lynn will be well remembered by his classmates.

Dave Patterson, Canton

January 27, 2015

LOIS LANGTRY

Lynn and Connie were on several of the European tours I led in the past. They enjoyed traveling and seeing Europe. I know that my fond memories of these trips sustain me in sad times and I hope the Palmer family's memories of their happy times with them will console them during their sad times. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Lois Langtry

January 27, 2015

Jeff Dollinger

Connie (and family), we are so sorry to hear the passing of Lynn. I will miss our impromptu visits discussing village matters and yankee baseball. What a wonderful person the 'Falls has lost. Jeff and Dawn Dollinger

January 26, 2015

Lorraine Friot

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers to Connie and family.

January 26, 2015

Vickie Bartholomew

We have prayed for Lynn at church and pray for the family now. The Palmer family has been hard hit this year. Our sincere sympathy to Connie and all the family. Vickie & Eric Bartholomew

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