Schenectady - Jamie M. Lynaugh, 59, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at Ellis Hospital with her loving husband by her side.
Born on December 28, 1957 in Ridge Field Park, NJ, a daughter of the late James and Dolores Berry Johnson.
Jamie was a voracious reader, she especially loved to read and write poetry; she was always deeply interested in current events. She had an enormous heart that was filled with love, not only for people but for animals as well, including her two cats. Jamie liked to garden, which grew her love for yellow roses and she would make jewelry of all kinds. Most of all, Jamie was the most giving and generous soul, she befriended anyone she met; she will be sadly missed by all.
Survivors include her loving husband of 23 years, John M. Lynaugh; whom she married on their fifth anniversary together, May 14, 1994; her sisters, Cherilyn Nicholson (Jack Graap) and Diane Robertson (Dennis); nephews, John and Thomas Robertson; niece, Erin Melton; three great nephews and two great nieces.
A celebration of Jamie's life will be held on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at 2pm at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie. Calling hours will be held prior to the celebration at 11am at the funeral home.