Lucile Elizabeth (Lynn) Aitchison


NORTH CANAAN - Lucile Elizabeth (Lynn) Aitchison, 96, formerly of Gaithersburg, Md., died peacefully at Geer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Feb. 5, 2008. She was the widow of John M. Aitchison, to whom she was married for 71 years.

Mrs. Aitchison was born in Croton, Ohio, on Oct. 29, 1911, the daughter of Emma (Cain) and John Henry Lynn. She attended Ohio Wesleyan University, where she met her future husband. After their marriage, they lived in Cleveland, Ohio, Los Angeles, Calif., and Silver Spring, Md.

Mrs. Aitchison and her husband traveled extensively, and she won many prizes for her excellent photography. She was active in church work all her life and was a member of her church's handbell choir for many years.

She was a member of the PEO Sisterhood and held various offices in her local chapter. She served five years as a member of the Maryland State PEO board, including one as state president.

Mrs. Aitchison moved to Geer Village in 2003 to be near her daughter.

She is survived by her son, James, and his wife, Betty, of San Marcos, Calif.; her daughter, Barbara Collins, and her husband, Lee, of Lime Rock; her grandchildren, John, James, Michael, Peter and Nancy; and eight great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by three brothers.

A graveside service is planned for the spring. Memorial donations may be made to the Geer Auxiliary, PO Box 819, North Canaan, CT 06018.

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