Lynda Lee Mcnamara

Lynda Lee (Tucker) McNamara

December 29, 1939 – August 26, 2016


Rutland -- Lynda Lee McNamara of Lyndon Terrace passed away unexpectedly, surrounded by her family on Friday, August 26, 2016 at Rutland Regional Medical Center. Sincerest thanks to all of the doctors, nurses and staff.

Born in Ludlow, VT, she was the daughter of the late Roger L. and Laurel L. Tucker.

She is survived by her dear friend and roommate, James Eaton of Rutland, VT and her beloved daughters – adopted through Holt International, Laurel L. Jung and her husband Samuel of Buffalo Grove, IL and Theri L. Davis and her husband Christopher L. of South Burlington, VT, as well as her siblings: Robert Tucker and his wife Linda of Ludlow, VT, Leslie (Tad) Tucker and his wife, Andrea of Rutland, VT, Paul Tucker and his wife Carolyn of Ludlow, VT, Lydia Ouvaroff and Matthew Timko of Ludlow, VT and Glen Tucker and his wife Sharon of Springfield, VT. In addition, she leaves her grandchildren: Thomas L. Jung and his wife Ellyn of Chicago, IL, Michael A. Jung of Chicago, IL Samuel (Aaron) Jung of Los Angeles, CA, Finn C. Davis and his wife Lindsay of Charlestown, MA and Ian D. Davis of Burlington, VT, as well as many treasured nieces, nephews and friends.

Lynda graduated from Black River High School in 1958. She had a passion for drawing, reading and animals - especially, horses, cats, wolves and crows. She also enjoyed nature and could often be found taking walks in the woods with her friend Ellie Bostock. In earlier years, she was a runner, volleyball player and mountain bike enthusiast. More recently, she enjoyed going to Curves and to Movers and Shakers.

Lynda was a daughter, sister, mother and partner who gave freely of her time and of herself to anyone in need. She had the biggest most beautiful smile, which together, with her kindness, will be missed immensely by all those who loved her.

In her own words, “A smile is worth a million dollars and doesn’t cost a cent.”

Arrangements have been made under the direction of Clifford Funeral Home in Rutland

VT and a celebration of her life will be held at the Ludlow Baptist Church (99 Main Street, Ludlow, VT 05149) on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at 11:00 AM.


In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Lynda McNamara to one of the organizations dear to her heart:

· Holt International

· Rutland County Humane Society

Please send contributions C/O Clifford Funeral Home, 2 Washington Street, Rutland, VT 05701.