Lynn Bouchez

Mary Lynn Bouchez

June 4, 1939 – August 18, 2016

Mary Lynn Bouchez (nee Jones) passed away on August 18, 2016, at her daughter’s home in Middletown, Ohio. She was 77.

A feisty, generous and creative spirit with a wicked wit, Lynn was an artisan who mastered any craft she cared to undertake. Lynn’s greatest joy, however, was finding out what you liked to eat and then making it for you. When it came to creativity, cooking was definitely her preferred outlet. In her honor, we give you her famous fudge recipe.

LYNN’S AWESOME FUDGE

Add nuts if desired.

Pour into buttered 9” x 5” loaf pan or pour onto buttered cookie sheet.

Cool and cut into squares.

Lynn was born in Parma, Ohio on June 4, 1939. She attended Lourdes Academy and after graduation worked as a secretary at Alcoa, where she met her husband, Russ Bouchez. In 1964, Lynn relocated with her husband and two young daughters to Dearborn, Michigan. Lynn and Russ moved back to Ohio in 1994 after Russ retired, settling in North Royalton to be nearer to family.

In addition to her two daughters, Lisa, M. Bouchez (Richard Bevis) of Middletown, Ohio and L. Helena Bouchez (Jeffrey Brownstein) of Hopewell, New Jersey, Lynn is survived by her sister Lee Finnerty, and brothers Bill Jones and Larry Jones. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews as well as four dedicated and compassionate caregivers Mellisa, Erika, Kendra, and Katrina. Lynn was preceded in death her husband, Russell J. Bouchez and her parents Melvin J. Jones and Elizabeth “Betty” Jones (nee Lillie).

Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 6750 State Rd., Parma, Monday, August 22 at 9:30 a.m. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Brook Park. Friends received at RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD. (AT SNOW RD.), SUNDAY FROM 1-4 P.M.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to Crossroads Hospice of Dayton, 8069 Washington Village Dr., Dayton, OH 45458.