Obituary of Heather Lynch

LYNCH, Heather Anne August 16th, 1963 - May 7th, 2012 Suddenly in Toronto. Beloved wife of Dan Jenkins. Loving mother of Nat. Cherished daughter of Jane (Mike) Hopkins and the late Denis Lynch. Dear Sister of Sean (Tara), Chris (Jill) and the late Jennifer Lynch. Much loved daughter-in-law of Teresa and Al Jenkins. Sister-in-law of Donna, Debbie and Darcy. Heather will be fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, cousins and many close and valued friends. Heather began her lifelong love of education early, working with her chalkboard to teach her younger siblings. Heather had many adventurous summers with her mother's (Allen) family at Lac Gauvreau, and her father's (Lynch) family at Allumette Island. In 1988 she met her beloved husband Dan Jenkins. They lived in Toronto and Vancouver, married in 1996 and in 1998 were overjoyed to welcome Nat into the world. Heather lived in England, Paris and Munich, following Dan's work and raising Nat, while traveling extensively and making new friends as part of this "ex-pat" life. Heather, Dan and Nat returned to Toronto in 2007 where they settled into the Riverdale neighbourhood. Heather continued her work with children at the Creative Preschool and made many close friends in the community. The family will receive friends at the HUMPHREY FUNERAL HOME A.W. MILES CHAPEL LIMITED, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Davisville Avenue) on Friday, May 11th from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m., and on Saturday, May 12th from 2:00 p.m., with a celebration of Heather's life to follow at 3:00 p.m. Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com.