Lynn S. Dowlen, age 43 of 4801 Neyland Road, Edinboro, died Friday, October 21, 2011 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh after a long illness. Born in Staten Island, NY on September 28, 1968, she is the daughter of Elmer Cady of Baltimore, MD and Edith Deluca of Lakewood, NJ.
Lynn grew up in Tom’s River, NJ and met her husband, Gary W. Dowlen, whom she married May 4, 1991. They lived there until moving to Edinboro seven years ago.
Lynn was a devoted wife and mom. She was loving and caring, and was actively involved in the lives of her four daughters. Over the years, she supported her daughters in school activities, sporting events and horse-riding, and she enjoyed family gatherings and any chance to entertain friends.
In addition to Lynn’s husband, Gary, she will also forever be loved and remembered by her daughters, all who live at home: Cady L. Dowlen, Brooke A. Dowlen, Haylee C. Dowlen, and Taylor R. Dowlen. Also surviving are her parents: Elmer Cady and his wife Nancy, and Edith Deluca and her husband Lou; a brother, Stephen Cady and wife Gina of Reading, PA; two sisters, Alicia Cady, and Kristie Miller and husband Jeff, all of Baltimore; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the Van Matre Family Funeral Home in Edinboro, 306 Erie Street, on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The funeral service will be officiated by Pastor Bill Cox of McLane Church and will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday morning at 10:00 am. Burial will follow at Edinboro Cemetery.
Hi mom i can’t see you but i always know you there i love you mommy love taylor
My dearest first friend…we met when you were 2 and I was 5 living on Walnut St in Toms River. We shared so many wonderful childhood memories growing up together and I am reminded of them each time I pass your home on Walnut St. You blossomed into a beautiful woman both inside and out and I was truly blessed to have you as a friend. As the years passed and your family began to grow I see your spirit in your beautiful daughters. I am so grateful to have reconnected with you and share chats on facebook. You will truly be missed and know that we are sad to see you go but also hope you have found peace. I know you will be the brightest star in the heavens and definitely one of the most talkative ones already making plans for all of us down here.
We will miss you,
Your first friend, Sandy
To the Cady family our thoughts and prayers are with you,
The Kulich Family
Lynn as a special person in my life; I count my blessings that we were friends. My memories and our last conversation catching up on life I will forever treasure! I will carry you in my heart forever until we meet again, dear friend.
My thoughts and prayers will be with your family in this most difficult time as you will be an Angel on their shoulders. Love you!
Such a beautiful person. You have always had a special place in my heart. You and Gary were there for Justin when Joe and I couldn’t be at the hospital. As a mom I could never repay you, but I wish so badly I could be there for your girls right now. I know they will be courageous like their mom and I pray everyday for Gary and the girls. I will miss our Facebook chats and the special bond we shared. I will always remember your beautiful smile and positive outlook. You are an inspiration to all that know you and will forever be in our hearts.
Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings into Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy. We will miss you.
Lynn, you are going to be dearly missed. You were always supportive, happy, and just all around inspiring. Never to be forgotten and always loved.
-Matt
Gary & girls,
Our hearts go out to all of you. We are former neighbors from Walnut St. in T.R.. Too bad life gets in the way, and people loose tough. Tnankfully, our daughter (Diane Santoriello) has had the pleasure of keeping in touch through facebook.
God Bless You All!!
To Edith DeLuca (aka Lady Cady) & Elmer Cady: We can’t imagine the pain you are all feeling. Unfortunately, we are unable to be there, due to medical problems.
We think of your family often.
Rest in Peace Lynn. You will be missed by so many. Even though most of us venture off on our own journey called life, there are always people that stay in our hearts………your one of them! God Bless you and your family!!
we are so sorryfor your loss
My sincere condolences to the family… I hope that you knowing that those of us that cannot be there are thinking of you and praying for you in the difficult days ahead. Heaven truly has an angel… Rest In Peace Lynn you will be missed.
Gary, Cady Brooke, Hallee, Taylor and family of Lynn:
I knew your wife and mother from school in Toms River. She always had a smile on her face and was the happiest person I know. I was saddened by the news of her passing. I pray for all of you for strength and guidance in dealing with her loss. She is at peace now and will forever be a bright shining guardian angel watching over you. Please accept my sincerest condolences. God speed Lynn you will be missed by all whose lives you touched.
We never got to spend alot of time together since we lived so far apart but from day one you welcomed me into the family with open arms and I will always be grateful for that thank you. I will always miss yourgenerous loving nature, friendly personality and that smile that light up every room you entered. Heaven has a new angel and your beautiful daughters have a new gaurdian watching over them, your pain and worries are over all you will know now is eternal love I will miss you till I take my last breath.
The Lord took you too soon. You were such a beautiful soul, Lynn. You will be missed by all who knew you. I send prayers of strength and comfort to your family. God Bless.
So sorry for your loss…Will be praying for peace for all of you. Lynn fought a hard battle and is now in the hands of God….
I miss you ssooooooo much…
Your my big sister
My best-friend
My role model
And my hero…
No one will ever and I mean ever replace the spot in my heart that you hold
I love you and I will miss you every time I look at my phone lol…
Your such a strong women and you fought a long fight
I’m so proud of you … Again I love you
You baby sister