Lynn Joyce Riendeau
June 3, 1953 ~ January 8, 2025
Resided in:
Alfred, Maine
Lynn Joyce Riendeau, 71, passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 8, 2024, at her home in Alfred, ME, surrounded by love.
Born on June 3, 1953, in Chicago, IL, Lynn lived in Round Lake, IL, and Holbrook, MA, for 20 years before settling in Maine.
Lynn graduated from Round Lake High School in 1971 and devoted her early years to raising her family. At nearly 50 years old, she fulfilled her lifelong dream of becoming a nurse, dedicating herself to a career that brought comfort and care to countless people. Lynn’s compassion and determination saw her working as a nurse until the age of 70, when her health no longer allowed it.
Above all, Lynn’s greatest joy was being “Grammy.” She cherished every moment spent cuddling, playing, and creating special memories with her grandchildren. She was also a talented baker, known for her elaborate Christmas cookies and her popular pineapple upside-down cake. An avid reader, Lynn often finished a book a day. She loved traveling to Las Vegas with her husband and playing cards with her family.
Lynn’s selflessness shone through as a mother, working overnight shifts throughout her nursing career so she could attend every game, concert, and banquet for her children. Her devotion to her family and her remarkable kindness will be remembered by all who knew her.
Lynn was married to the love of her life, Joseph Riendeau, for 41 years. Together, they raised a beautiful family that includes four children: John Lawlor (Colleen), Chad Lawlor, Joseph Riendeau (Paul), and Cynthia Needham (Mervin). Lynn was a proud “Grammy” to 14 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, who brought endless joy to her life. She is also survived by her sister, Lori Schleibinger. She was predeceased by her mother, Audrey Edenhofer; father, John Edenhofer; brother, Bill Eden; and sister, Kim Scholl.
A memorial service for Lynn will be held on Wednesday January 15 at 11:00 am. Visitation will be from 10:00 until service time. Inurnment will follow at the Southern Maine Veterans Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Lynn’s memory. Additionally, Lynn would have been honored by those able to donate blood, as her life depended on the generosity of blood donors in her final months.
Lynn’s legacy of love, compassion, and selflessness lives on through her family and all the lives she touched. She will be deeply missed.
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My favorite memories of Lynn were collections of life lessons never passed down to me. On our visits she helped me become the mom I needed to be at 20 yrs old. Lynn will always hold a special place in my heart amongst the memories of crafting, sewing, jokes, meet ups for kids swaps and recipes. She exceeded her roll as my mother in law and stayed close as life took us apart from our wedded relationship. Lynn will be deeply missed but never forgotten. You set the pace and gave me hope. I can never repay that. Xoxo
I will forever miss you and I love you so much! I’ll always tell my girls about how much Grammy was a fighter and how much love she had. I’ll never forget you telling me how grateful you were to have me in your life at our last visit back in October. ❤️I’ll never forget you ❤️
May you find comfort in all those special moments, during this tough time. For a smile that could light up any room. She will truly be missed, but never forgotten.
Fun, honest, family focused!
I am sorry for you lose. Lynn was my half Sister I remember the first time we met. It was at a Denny’s and we meet for coffee and pie. Our other sister Karen ate half of a chocolate cream pie. Lynn and I laughed.
“All that I am or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.”
Mom you’re deeply missed already! You were the absolute BEST Mother anyone could ever wish for. I’m glad you’re in Heaven . Till we see each other again.. Love you always!!
The crew of the Empire State offer their deepest condolences to the Riendeau family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
I met Lynn in high school.
Determined.
May your flame forever burn, like the memories that all that knew Lynn have,
I will continue to remember the compassion you showed to each person as a nurse while I continue on my own nursing career.
My deepest sympathy to all of Lynn’s family. I know she will be missed greatly by everyone. Sending hugs and prayers. 🙏
Lynn & I were friends in high school. We loved it that our birthdays were 3 days apart. I kept telling her she was still older than me.
I loved that she was taller than me. We always ended up in the back row for pictures.
We shared classes and we’re in clubs in high-school, & hung out after school some times.
RIP Lynn. You’ll be missed.
We met in Bremerton WA, we lived in the same Navy Housing Community back in the early 90’s. Wonderful lady!!