Marilyn ‘Lyn’ Hart

SHARON — Marilyn “Lyn” Hart of Sharon passed away from natural causes on Nov. 27, 2020, at the age of 90. 

She is survived by her sister, Phyllis Molle; her children, Lisa, Steve and Jim Hart; her stepchildren, Betsy Tierney Buffkin and Bill Hart; five grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren. 

Lyn held a long and fulfilling career as a RN at Sharon Hospital, Indian Mountain School and Salisbury School. She also volunteered extensively for Habitat for Humanity, the Northwest Corner Mental Health Association, Sharon Hospital Auxililary and Noble Horizons. 

As well, Lyn was a long-time member of the Sharon Woman’s Club. 

She was a well-known and liked contributing member of the northwest Connecticut community and with her ever-cheery disposition, was friend to all she met.

Lyn had a passion for singing and was a member of the Berkshire Choral Institute for many years. She was also an avid shell collector and displayed her finds throughout her home. 

Lyn was an avid skier and tennis player, and caught many fish off of Martha’s Vineyard, which became her second home. 

It is there her ashes will be buried and scattered on the Vineyard waters next year, in a small family ceremony.

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