Lynell H. Durn

PITTSBURG, NH— Ms. Lynell H. (Barry) Durn, 42, of Pittsburg, passed away early Wednesday morning, April 17, 2013, at the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital in Colebrook with her mother by her side, and the warm, compassionate care of the hospital staff surrounding her. She was born in Cranston, Rhode Island, on June 7, 1970, a daughter to Alan and E. Gay (Hart) Barry. The family moved soon after that to Pittsburg. She attended school in Pittsburg, and later obtained her G.E.D. and certification as a licensed practical nurse from Lorain Community College in Ohio. In her youth, Lynell worked as a waitress at many local establishments and she always said it was the best training for her later career as an LPN. When she became a nurse in Ohio, she worked at an assisted living facility and as a private duty nurse. Lynell had a special fondness for cats and was sharing her life with five of them at the time of her passing. She loved nature and all of God’s creatures, too. One of her favorite pastimes was “discussing” politics, especially conservative causes. She was a charter member of the Pittsburg Historical Society, the NRA, and she treasured the Farnham Memorial United Methodist Church and its church family. She is survived by her mother, Gay King of Pittsburg, NH; and her step-family, aunt Bette King, James and Diane Payne and son Caleb, all of Pittsburg; as well as numerous uncles, aunts and cousins throughout the country. She is predeceased by her sister, Dayna Barry in 1988; her father Alan Barry in 1999; her grandmother Marjorie Holden Barry in 2000; and her step-father, Karl King in 2003. There are no public calling hours. A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 26, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. at the Farnham Memorial United Methodist Church in Pittsburg with Pastor Janet Young officiating. A graveside committal service will be held on Lynell’s birthday, Friday, June 7, at 11 a.m., at the Lake Cemetery in Pittsburg. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Lynell may be made to one’s choice of the UCVH, 181 Corliss Lane, Colebrook, NH 03576; or to the Farnham Memorial United Methodist Church, c/o The Rev. Paula Fletcher, 26 Bridge Street, Colebrook, NH 03576. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home, Colebrook, NH.

Lynell H. Durn

June 7, 1970 - April 17, 2013