E. Marilyn “Lynn” Oberle passed away peacefully, January 26, at White Oak Cottages in Westwood, after a brief illness. Lynn was the beloved daughter of the late Edward and Elsa (Schmatzler) Oberle. She is survived by Martha Tenney of Gilsum, NH and Elizabeth Adey of Plymouth. She is also survived by many cousins. Lynn was a graduate of Girls’ Latin School, Simmons College with a bachelor of science degree, and the University of Connecticut at Storrs, where she received a master’s degree of science.
She worked at M.I.T. for several years and was a member of the Society of Sigma Xi. Lynn also worked for the federal government, residing in Washington, D.C for many years. She also maintained a home in West Roxbury. Lynn was a volunteer for many organizations, including the West Roxbury Historical Society, her Class at Simmons College, the 1899 Society of Simmons College, Trinity Lutheran Church of Boston, and the Deutsches Altenheim.
She was active in civic and community affairs and enjoyed traveling extensively in Europe, South America and the U.S.A. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend visiting hours Thursday, 10 a.m. – 12 pm at Folsom Home Funeral, 63 Belgrade Avenue, Roslindale with a funeral service at 12 noon at the funeral home. Burial will be in Gethsemane Cemetery, West Roxbury. In lieu of flowers, donations in Lynn’s memory may be made to Dorothea Lynde Dix Scholars Program at Simmons College, 300 The Fenway, Boston, MA. 02115 or Shriners Hospitals for Children, 51 Blossom St., Boston, MA. 02114.
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