Obituary of Lynn C Peel

~~Lynn Carol Peel of Norwalk, CT passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on September 5, 1950, in Ashland, PA, to Genevieve Galinis and John Clarence Peel, she was later adopted and raised by Dorothy (Metzinger) and John C. Peel. Lynn graduated from Penn State, received a Master’s Degree in Deaf Education from Columbia University, and spent a decade working in this field. In 1986 Lynn went to work for RT Vanderbilt in Norwalk where she stayed until the time of her passing.

Lynn had 31 years of long-term recovery and inspired hundreds of others to work hard for their own recovery. She ceaselessly helped those struggling with alcohol and drug abuse, as well as their families. Lynn was an active volunteer and a mentor providing friendship and support to many in recovery.  She touched many lives through her service and dedication.

Lynn served as a Norwalk Marching Band quartermaster for seven years and loved being “mother” to all the band and color guard students.

Lynn was a loving wife, mother, and friend. She is survived by her husband of 17 years, Michael Stephen Cadden, her children, Joshua Gharis, Aimee Gharis Barraco and her husband Stephen, James Cadden, Margaret Cadden and her granddaughter Amelia Gharis (daughter of Heather Boyle and Josh).  Lynn loved gardening, reading, yoga, dance, music, the color purple, and spending time with family and her many friends. 

Family and friends will to gather at one of Lynn’s favorite spots to honor her memory on Tuesday, May 30, 2017, at 5:00 p.m. at Compo Beach, Westport, CT (tell the kiosk guard you are attending the Peel memorial). Donations in Lynn’s memory may be made to the American Lung Cancer Association (www.lung.org). Arrangements under the care of Nutmeg State Cremation Society. To send online condolences to the family, please visit https://nutmegcremation.com/