Helen Joy Lynas

Helen Joy Lynas born in Bothwell, Ontario, Canada on June 6, 1923. Departed on June 4, 2013 and resided in Plymouth Twp., MI Age 89. She is preceded in death by her parents, George Willard Kribs and Lillian (Webster) Kribs; her beloved husband of 55 years, Albert Lynas; her beloved daughter, Linda Rowland; her brothers, Jack Kribs, Charles Kribs, Kenneth Kribs, and Walter Kribs; and her sisters, Margaret (Gordon) Gary and Florence Kribs. She is survived by her son-in-law, Christopher Rowland; her granddaughter, Erin (Cameron) McLean; her grandson, Ian Rowland; her great grandson, Matthew Rowland; her great granddaughter, Melinda Rowland; her niece, Barbara Gray; and her nephew, Donald (Annette) Gray. Also survived by several life long friends. Joy emigrated from Canada in 1960, worked for Plymouth Stamping until her retirement, and then moved to Naples, Florida, where she lived with her husband for 18 years before returning to Plymouth. She travelled the world after 80. She was warm, loving, and generous, and had a remarkable memory. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, travel, good friends, and the occasional vodka martini. Funeral service at Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, 280 S. Main Street, Plymouth, Thursday, June 6, 2:30pm. Friends may visit beginning at 12noon. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Alzheimer's Association.