The wife of the late Mr. Arthur Lynch, former District Executive Officer with the Western Health and Social Services Board, she moved to Hove in England, five years ago.

    During her time in Enniskillen, major focuses were Scots Presbyterian Church (where a Service of Thanksgiving for her life took place on April 5, 2003), the bowls club and the P.W.A. She gave over 20 years voluntary service in administration at the Erne Hospital. For many years, she also served tea in a voluntary capacity at the hospital.

    A native of Londonderry, Nan was born on July 2, 1917, the daughter of Sam and Annie Orr. Her father had been a joiner who served his time in the shipyard and was responsible for some of the work on the Titanic. He developed his own building company and built houses all over Londonderry. He was knighted by the Queen in her Coronation year, when he was Mayor. Nan was engaged to Arthur, when he went to war, and they married in 1944 when he returned from the Middle East.

    She had also been supportive to her husband during his career with the Hospital Service in Northern Ireland and they moved from Londonderry to Dungannon and then to Enniskillen. His death occurred in 1976, aged 64 years.

    Enniskillen Presbyterian Church, the bowls club, the P.W.A. and volunteer work in the hospital were major interests for Nan, who was sustained throughout her life by a deep faith.

    She took great pleasure in her five grandchildren and was very proud of their achievements.

    At the age of 80 years, Nan moved to Hove, where she was very happy and made a large number of friends. A major focus was Brighthelm United Reform Church and she was very proud of her son, Kenneth, who is the minister there.

    A Service of Thanksgiving for her life, conducted by the Rev. David Cupples, took place at Scots Presbyterian Church, Enniskillen.

    The hymns were: “Be Thou My Vision;” “Dear Lord and Father of Mankind;” and “Thine Be The Glory.” A prayer was led by the Rev. Kenneth Lynch and the readings were by Jocelyn Lynch and Wilma McGonigle.

    A Tribute to Nan was given by her son, Robert, who gave an account of her life.

    In conclusion, he said: “And so we are here today to celebrate a life well lived, a faithful Christian who never instructed, but led by example. Truly a lovely lady.”

    A Reflection was delivered by the Rev. David Cupples, who said that “her influence lives on in all our lives.”

    Nan is survived by her family: her sons, Robert and Kenneth; their wives, Jocelyn and Rosemary; and her grandchildren.