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PASKIND, MILDRED LYNN beloved mother, grandmother, wife, sister and friend passed away at Presbyterian Hospital on October 25th, 2013. Born on September 22, 1939 to Josie and Walter Chesser, Lynn grew up on a ranch near Roswell. She graduated from Roswell High school. She attended UNM where she met Martin Paskind whom she married in 1959. She earned a Bachelors degree in Psychology and a Masters degree with Honors in Public Administration at UNM. Lynn started working at UNM Mental Health Center in 1970 in various capacities: The Albuquerque Rape Crisis Center, Drug Treatment Program and Center on Alcoholism Substance Abuse and Addictions. Her final position was as Senior Program Director, General Administration and Special Projects. Lynn was an expert craftswoman: she could knit, do upholstery, needlepoint, and embroidery. She was an excellent cook, party giver and gardener; she belonged to several writing groups. Lynn loved music, theater, travel and animals. She was family-oriented, caring deeply for her husband, daughters and grandchildren. She will be sorely missed by friends and family. Lynn is predeceased by her husband, Martin; and her sisters, Betty Matthews and Barbara Ortega. She is survived by her daughters ,Rebecca Paskind (Bret Halford) and Leah Roff (Kent Roff); her grandchildren, Grace and David Roff; her sister, Nancy Goodart (Phil Goodart) and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Animal Humane Society, Sussman-Miller Educational Assistance Fund at Albuquerque Community Foundation, NM Public Broadcasting Service or the charity of your choice in her name. A celebration of Lynn's life will take place at the First Unitarian Church at Carlisle and Comanche on Saturday. November 2. 2013 at 1pm. A reception will follow at the church.
        Published on: Thu October 31, 2013