living a wonderful and loving life of more than 91 years. He leaves behind a son, John Marshall
of Fall River, Massachusetts, a daughter, Anne Hero of Fairfield, Connecticut, a son, David
Marshall of Scarsdale, New York, a son, Christopher Marshall of Wilmington, North Carolina, a
daughter, Katherine Mancini of Darien, Connecticut, and ten loving grandchildren.
Lynn Marshall received his High School degree from Fordham Preparatory School in the Bronx,NY,
his College Degree from The University of Notre Dame in South Bend , Indiana, his Law
Degree from Columbia University in New York, NY. Upon completion of his education Lynn
served in the US Navy as an intelligence officer for four years. Later in his career Lynn
completed and received a Masters Degree in Public Health from Johns Hopkins University in
Baltimore, MD. After working as an attorney for a few years in White Plains ,NY Lynn made a
decision to take a sabbatical and help Bishop McCauley in Uganda, Africa.
This was the best decision of his life for it was in Uganda that he met Patricia Donohue, his incredible future wife, whom was working in Africa as a nurse. Upon returning stateside Lynn married Pat and they
quickly moved back to Africa. Lynn worked for CRS(Catholic Relief Services) for the next 15
years during which time Pat worked as a nurse and they lived in Tanzania, Nigeria, Ghana, and
Sierra Leone. Lynn was blessed with 5 children whom were also raised in Africa.
After 15 years Lynn moved back to Westchester, NY with his family and continued to work with CRS. Several years later Lynn made a decision to take a job in Haiti with US Aid where he worked for a total
of four years.
Upon retiring Lynn and Pat moved to Madison,CT where they lived until 2012. In
2012 Pat unfortunately passed and Lynn moved to Stamford,CT where he spent the remaining
years of his life enjoying his sons and daughters and his ten grandchildren. Lynn was a true
admirer of Shakespeare and enjoyed listening to classical music and teaching French.
Lynn was an exceptional man, husband, father, and grandfather with infinite grace, wisdom, and
eloquence, who led an incredible and rewarding life.
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