Lynda Abshire

Lynda A. Abshire

1940 - 2022

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WESTPORT, CONN Lynda Crawford Abshire passed away in Westport, CT on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 after a long struggle with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. Lynda was born in Pecos, TX on March 5, 1940, and was the only child of Jo and Vernon Crawford. A sensitive and gifted musician, Lynda graduated from the University of North Texas in 1962, majoring in Music. She went on to earn two master's degrees in arts-related disciplines. In addition to keyboards, Lynda was also an accomplished recorder player and classical singer, specializing in baroque recorder and chamber choral music. While living in Atlanta, Lynda sang with Robert Shaw's Atlanta Symphony Chorus. After moving to Westport, CT from Albuquerque, New Mexico in 2009, Lynda joined the Southern Connecticut Camerata, with whom she sang in many public concerts. She also performed frequently in the Connecticut area with the Dolce Ensemble. Lynda enjoyed performing as an actor with community musical theater groups. In 2012, she performed the role of Joanne in the Stephen Sondheim musical "Company" with the Westport Community Theater, which Lynda described as "The role of a lifetime." Lynda was a lifelong Democrat and the longstanding companion of Sandra Wagenfeld of Westport, CT. Lynda is survived by her sons Gary Vern Abshire and Michael Krystian Abshire; as well as by her former husband, Robert Abshire, all of Fort Worth, Texas. Lynda specifically wished to express her deep gratitude to Wendy Awa, David Lassow, Martha Scales, and Valerie Wagenfeld for the devoted care they have given her during her illness. Interment will be held privately at Willowbrook Cemetery, 395 Main Street, Westport. The Harding Funeral Home of Westport directed the arrangements.
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PRIVATE INTERMENT

Willowbrook Cemetery
395 Main Street
Westport, Connecticut, United States

GRAVE LOCATION:

Section Brookfront, Plot 1, Grave No. 6
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