Eleanor M. Potochney Lynn, age 84, of Stratford, beloved wife of Peter J. Lynn, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2015 in Bishop Wicke HCC, Shelton. Eleanor, a retired telephone operator for S.N.E.T., was born in Centralia, Pennsylvania to the late Andrew and Elizabeth (Gyurcso) Potochney and has been a long time area resident. She was a member of the Ladies Guild at St. Mark Church. Eleanor enjoyed cooking, especially for the holidays, but her greatest joy in life was her beloved family, especially her husband, son and grandchildren. Survivors in addition to her beloved husband, include her devoted son, Larry Lynn and his wife Cheryl Caracansi, cherished grandchildren, Andrew and Anastasia Lynn, brother, Andrew Potochney and his wife Janice, sisters, Theresa Radosza and her husband Paul, and Joan Laudeman and her husband Richard, and nephew, Matthew Potochney. In addition to her parents, Eleanor was pre-deceased by her sisters, Mary Kennitz and Catherine Potochney. Funeral Services will take place on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at 9:15AM in the Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford and at 10AM in St Mark Church Stratford for a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will be private. Friends may call on Tuesday from 5-7PM In lieu of flowers; those desiring may make donations in Eleanor's memory to Bishop Wicke HCC, 580 Long Hill Avenue Shelton, CT 06484