Pearl Lynds

Pearl I. (Coburn) Lynds, 93, of Cummington, Massachusetts, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Cooley Dickinson Hospital, surrounded by family.

Pearl was born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts on April 14, 1930 to Paul Coburn and Edith (Mougin) Coburn. She was a life long resident of Cummington and graduated from Smith Vocational High School in 1948. Pearl was known for being very active in and dedicated to her community throughout her life. She was a long-time member of the Council on Aging, advocated for the construction of the Cummington senior housing project, volunteered at the town historical society and local 4H groups, and was an active member of the Cummington Village Congregational Church.

Pearl also enjoyed spending time giving tarot card readings, tending to her flower gardens, working on needlework projects, and completing jigsaw puzzles.

Pearl was predeceased by her husband, Floyd "Cardy" Lynds, brother Neil Coburn, and son, Rodney Lynds. She is survived by her son, Theodore "Ted" Lynds and his wife, Cynthia, daughter in-law, June Lynds; grandchildren Coleman Lynds and his husband Michael Pizziferri of Weymouth, Daniel Lynds of Easthampton, and Sara Lynds and her partner Alexander Rae of Amherst; brothers Ernest Strong and his wife Joan of Cummington, and Kenneth Strong and his wife Linda of Florence; and many nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held at Czelusniak Funeral Home, 173 North Street Northampton, from 3pm-5pm on Thursday, March 28, and funeral services will be Friday, March 29 at 10am, at the Village Congregational

Church, 32 Main Street, Cummington.

Please go to Czelusniakfuneralhome.com for online condolences and tribute book.