My perfect hearted Mum went to Glory almost 1 week ago. My heart hurts as it misses her so very much and also aches for those I love who miss her too.
Mum was the heart of our family, never stopping for long and always coming up with ideas to make us smile and build us together as a unit. She was my wonderful dads true love. She was so so special.

She loved Gods church and Gods people, she longed to help people go deeper and see themselves how God saw them. She was a caring Pastor leading Aylesbury Vale Community Church alongside my strong dad for over 40 years. A woman strong in the Lord and passionate for His heart right upto the last moment. A true follower of Jesus and I know many lives have been changed because of her service to the Lord and her love for the Father.

She cared for her family and those who knew her with a selfless love and devotion that I have never seen before. Nothing was ever to much as long as her family were happy and together. She loved nothing more than being with her family.
Full of joy and wise words she knew there was no one I'd rather spend my time with than her and my beautiful sister.

She created such beautiful memories for us all, mum cared. She'd always put us before her, rushing home from holidays, missing weddings, and many late night call outs. To her grandchildren she was super granny, loving them beyond herself and giving abundantly. We will always talk about her and be thankful for her.

I will so miss my mums sweet encouragment, when no one else saw I needed it, she just knew. She knew my hurts, my failures and she was always there. I will keep trying 'to dance in the rain' for you mum!

My mum was strong in the Lord and knew exactly where she was going after death on earth and she proclaimed it until the end. She was a proverbs 31 woman setting an example to many as a precious, loving wife, mum, granny, friend and pastor. Caring for her when she was at her weakest was hard but so so natural for Becky and I as her daughters because she had imparted so much love to us. We had so little time but she even enncouraged us to make memories during this time.

A world without my mum seems so very wrong and way too soon. But while many will miss her immeasurably, as a family we know she is with our Father, happier than she's ever been and totally complete.
We will stand together, stand strong, keep serving and continue her great legacy of faithfulness and strength.

We love our Perfect Mum. xxx

Thank you Pastor Lynne for all your love and support. You will be dearly missed but we know you are dancing with the angels. We love you.

To Pastor Alan and his family,

No matter how old we are, losing a wife and mother is one of the deepest sorrows a heart can know. But her goodness, her caring, her gentleness and her wisdom live on, like a legacy of love that will always be with you.

With deepest sympathy and love

Laurent, Annie and Alex Fidrych

Psalms 147:3 says, He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.

To Pastor Alan and his family,

No matter how old we are, losing a wife and mother is one of the deepest sorrows a heart can know. But her goodness, her caring, her gentleness and her wisdom live on, like a legacy of love that will always be with you.

With deepest sympathy and love

Laurent, Annie and Alex Fidrych

Psalms 147:3 says, He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.

Dear Pastor Lynne.
Thank you for being you. Thank you for always wearing that beautiful smile. Thank you for teaching that you don't have to be loud to be heard, because you did all these with your smile. And thank you for caring. I love you, and will miss you greatly, especially in our gatherings. I remember how you, Pastor and the entire family welcomed me when I can back to the church. You made me really feel at home as if I never left. I know you've gone to be with the The Lord, I pray God grant us the fortitude to bear the loss, especially your immediate and extended family.

Farewell Pastor Lynne, till we meet again in glory.

Love
Helen and Erasmus Hammond

Mum, I can't stop thinking and crying, anytime your thoughts and name is been called around me. I prayed for a supernatural miracle from God for you, but Mum God remain the same, yesterday, today and forever. We will miss you. I remember my church blessing(Wedding), you can to me and you said Tina you look beautiful. Thank you for your gentle soft voice. Rest in peace and God bless you.

We're so very sad at this time and will miss Lynne terribly. Lynne was a Wife, mother, grandmother, Pastor and Friend of noble character and her legacy will carry on through her amazing family.
Sending all our love at this time.. We're so sad we cannot be with you all at this time but we will be thinking of you and will be with you in Spirit on the 24th .
'Oh death where is your sting.... Death has been swallowed up in victory'
Lynne.. home with the father, dancing with the Angels xxx We love & miss you always

Lynne you always encouragement to me and challenge me to step out of my comfort zone and servant in amazing ways and while you did that you make sure you were there to guide, and give advice when needed. You were always caring and gentle but at the same time a strong faithful women of God.
Lynee truly lived her life to the full and live to serve. You demonstrated the heart of God to all you met. You will be truly missed.
jermaiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”. Welcome home you good and Faithfull servant.

Lynne, you gave me so much love, help and support as I was growing up in the church and becoming a Christian, especially as you only lived down the road from me when I was little. You could always tell if something was wrong and when I was struggling, even when I was trying to hide it, and knew what to say to help. I will never forget one father's day when you knew how much I struggle with it and you told me how when I was little and dad used to come to church how obvious it was that he loved me and was proud of me. That meant so much to me as I've never felt like he does. I'm really going to miss you and I'll never forget you.

My Dearest Friend Lynne, I cannot express the loss I feel. It seems like only yesterday we were young and watching our children grow up. You always had lots to do, how could it be otherwise when you had 5 children and a Pastor for a husband, not to mention the constant flow of women in and out of your house.
Those were such exciting days, always learning something new about God. Alan working full-time and yet giving so much time to us and our growing church- we did feel it was our church. You always wanted to be there for the children when they came out of school, but unfortunately some of us always seemed to need you and you never had the heart to turn us out- Sorry Becky & Anna!
I used to be amazed that you were able to do all your housework & cooking etc but still had time to give to us.
Thank you Lynne, Alan & family- there is such a cost to serving God but you gladly paid it. So sad we never got to do all we thought we had time to do.
I am so happy Lynne that you were such an important part of my, John and our childrens lives- we couldnt have made it without you.
I know I will see you in glory.
I know you have received your welcome "Well done you good and faithful servant" for that it what you were Lindy. xxx
With love and eternal thanks.
John & Eileen xxx

Dear Pastor Lynne, I haven't known you long but you have touch my heart.
You prayed for me when I went to the alter and I was so blessed. I have no doubt you were a woman of faith there are testament to that from your close friends and church family.
I am so glad to have known you.
May you Rest In Eternal Peace.

Dear Matt and Darlene
Our hearts go out to the two of you over a difficult time of farewell to your dear Mum. She, however, is being richly rewarded for her good and faithful service to the Lord, and may we all aspire to the grace she had so abundantly. We feel we missed out by not knowing her personally.
We pray for God's love to comfort you, and your sweet memories to warm you all the days of your lives.
With great affection, Elaine, George and Karyn

Matt, Darlene and family,
I never had the pleasure to meet your Mum, but knowing her son and his family, I know she was a wonderful person! I am truly sorry for your family's loss but I agree she is now in Heaven with Abba Father. I hope she meets my Mom who has been with Abba Father for 6 years now. My prayers for all of you to find comfort in your loss with the memory of your Mum. <3

Lynne we miss you. We are amazed by the mighty woman of God you were. Thankful for your kindness, friendship and love that you extended to so many. So grateful that in our times of need your faithful advice was to honour your parents even though it was so hard..your advice cost you many times and for years to come but so so thankful for your grace, compassion and belief that Word of God was to be proclaimed. I know Lynne of how proud you were of Alan..yet also know your immense love of each other was something to be celebrated and aimed for...you would be so so proud of Alan as he copes with losing his best friend but at the same time willing to help others through your untimely passing...your children are such a credit to you both, inspired by your love of the Lord and your nurturing....your friendships will have lasting memories but for me...thank you Lynne for your love, advice, wisdom and the finest example of such an amazing woman of God. Sleep peacefully. Much love Rach, Ian and Jessica xxx❤️❤️

Dear Lynne, we will miss you. I have a lovely last memory of Lynne. I was honoured to be able to take flowers round to her back in March to wish her Happy Mother's day from the Church during lockdown. I had to put them on the doorstep due to social distancing but Lynne came out and chatted with me. The first thing she did was encourage over something I had done and I feel so privileged that I was able to personally wish her Happy Mother’s Day from her spiritual family. We take comfort knowing that she is now with her precious Lord.

Lots of love to the family from Joseph, Jules, Denzel & Amara xxxx

Lynne was a woman of truth, compassion and authority. She was real, authentic - no pretence. You could trust her to tell you the absolute truth but also rely on her empathy. We were always slightly in awe of her. She was such an amazing example of a Christian wife, mother and grandmother. Her family are so blessed to have had her as theirs. We pray God’s comfort and healing on their broken hearts and pray that every good thing she built into her family will bear fruit for generations to come.
We will miss her and her beautiful smile.
Simon and Michelle Jones

A lady that will be dearly missed here on earth. I’m so thankful to have witnessed your amazing peace and kindness. A true example of a Proverbs 31 woman. Someone who raised her children to love and fear the Lord. She had incredible wisdom and a true understand.

You have gone to be in the presence of our God and King. You are face to face with the One who saved you.

Thank you, Lord, so much for bringing Pastor Lynne into our lives.

A lady of true wisdom and integrity who lived out the values of a real worthy woman as described in Proverbs 31:10-31 (Amplified)

Pastor Lynne with Pastor Alan heard our Lord’s calling and helped countless hundreds to hear and follow the same calling for more than 40 years (John 10:27).

As well as having the anointing, Pastor Lynne exemplified the fruits of the Holy Spirit (Galatians 5:22) and this has manifested through her beautiful family and across our church regardless of gender, age, and our multi-national backgrounds.

Pastor Lynne was a loving, gentle and faithful presence, a prayerful warrior who we will sadly and massively miss but she leaves a great legacy that will have a lasting impact down the generations of hundreds of our families.

We will continue to lift up Pastor Alan, Matt, Darlene, Ian, Becky, Chris and Anna and their wonderful families in our prayers.

Condolences to the Woodhouse family. To Pastor Alan, Becky, Matt, Anna and their families. In the short time that I knew Pastor Lynne, it was clear that she was the epitomy of the wife in Proverbs 31, a wife of noble character. She has left a legacy on earth of a family who love each other and are devoted to Christ and His Church. She is now in the arms of our Lord.

We are so blessed to have known and loved Pastor Lynne, a woman with the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God (1 Peter 3: 4). She fought the good fight, finished the race and remained faithful, and the crown of righteousness awaits her (2 Timothy 4:7-8).

To Pastor Alan and family, God promises that: As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you (Isaiah 66:13⁣).

Love and blessings,

The Onyas family

Dear Pastor Lynne

It was always lovely to have a quick chat when I was at the church door as a steward (Beatrice). Thank you for your leadership. May you continue to rest in peace till the trumpet call.

To your entire family, may you know the comfort and peace of the Holy Spirit.

“Blessed are those who die in the Lord and enter into His rest” Revelations 14:13 (summarised)

I have such fond memories of time spent with Pastor Lynne. She was full of loving wisdom, with a gentle, humble spirit. She loved Jesus with all her heart, setting such a Godly example for all the women in the church.
I will miss her very much, my love & blessings to Pastor Alan & the family xxx Rowena.

Lynne
"A noble woman of God"
We will never forget you,
Lynne's love, kindness endless encouragement, prayers and support. So the many times she had made me smile laugh and prayed with us.
Encouraged me to step out in faith serving at Rainbow Totz.
Lynne we really miss you
Lynne legacy will live in your family, AVCC family and everyone hearts.

Love and Prayers to all the family.🙏🏽
Keith & Naseem Mercury

We are adding our voice to the many tributes already paid to Pastor Lynn. What a gentle and peaceful memories she’s left us with. It feels really too soon to say goodbye, but we take comfort in the knowledge that she has transitioned unto glory and in a much better place. Rest in peace Pastor Lynn. From Shola, Yetunde, Tobi, and Tara Dairo

I will be forever grateful to have had Lyn as a friend for over 43 years. I have many memories of our family's together at bible weeks and family camp. Lyn was a great exmple of what a wife mum and grandma should be. Charlie and I will miss her very much. I shall miss her as one of my best friend. Lyn was truly what proverbs 31 says we should be. X

I first met Linda as my potential sister-in-law way back in 1970. My fiancée Anne was keen for me to meet her big brother. They lived in Holmer Green Buckinghamshire. I had walked away from my strict Christian upbringing, and so was shocked to walk into this Christian home. Alan and Linda invited us to their evening service at Penn Methodist Church. I remember sitting next to Linda. The minister invited Dick Perfect to share the notices. I whispered to Linda “Perfect! what a name to go to Church with”. For the the first time I experienced that famous Linda giggle as she explained that this man was her Father. Afterwards we went to the family home to meet around the bedside of Linda’s Grandmother. She was surrounded by her son’s together with the rest of her large family. It was a snapshot of my own Grandmother in exactly the same setting. They sang hymns together, prayed and recalled the minister’s message. It was perfect love expressed in family.
I married Anne, ( Alan’s sister) and Alan and Linda were instrumental in leading firstly myself back to Christ, and Anne followed by opening her heart to Christ 6 weeks later. Our lives changed forever in 1972 as a result.
So, in knowing Linda for 50 years as a sister-in-law there are so many qualities she possessed. She was wonderful. I think I would highlight her stability. She was constantly the same. Reliable and dependable, you could say she reflects Grace and Truth. She was wise and blessed.
The love I first witnessed in her family home 50 years
ago is both her legacy and testimony of God’s amazing Grace. His blessing runs from generation to generation. This is expressed and flows through Matthew and Darlene, Rebekah and Ian, Anna-Ruth and Chris. They are each raising the next generation of Champions in the Kingdom of God. Just as in a relay race the baton is in the hand of the runner, but the next lap will be run by the receiver. They are bending low, their hands are ready to catch the baton
and ready to race. In a relay race we are in it together cheering from the sidelined until victory is achieved. Linda ran her leg well and she has set up the victory for her future generations.
Finally a thought for Alan. Truly Linda was his faithful rock. She is irreplaceable. For us , Alan will always be known as Alan and Linda. They truly were one team, and her name will never be erased.

I'm not really sure that I would be able to do justice to Pastor Lynne with what I am going to write but I'll will try my best. Pastor Lynne has been such an important part of my life for so many years. She was someone who I had so much respect and love for. When my own mum passed away Pastor Lynne was there and always continued to be for the next 21 year and until the end. She was a part of all my milestones and shared in so many happy occasions throughout my life. I know I am really going to miss our many chats, which mainly happened in the Church kitchen. When I was struggling she would always have the right words of encouragement and would always give up her time to make sure I was doing okay. I think it is safe to say she always went above and beyond. I thank God that I was planted in our Church at the age of 13 and had the privilege and honour of knowing Pastor Lynne. I know without her continued love, on going support, guidance and encouragement I would not be the woman of God that I am today xxx

Welsh Poppy

It is her gentle honesty I remember,
A quietness.
I didn't see her much through my adult years,
She prioritised her children,
And I mine.
She was a dedicated mum,
That was clearly her thing.
I look like her, I think,
And that's nice.
Red poppies filled her garden,
At Belvedere cottage.
I liked her home when I was young.
A year or so ago, we met,
I sat next to her at a family meal,
I found her again, gently honest.
It is sad she's gone,
In our earthly sense.
My Auntie Linda.

“What is lovely never dies but passes into other loveliness”
You had a gentle spirit and would always smile lovingly and make us all feel welcome and appreciated.We would have loved for you to continue to be around but God loves you more .
You will be truly missed , Rest peacefully in your makers bosom x
Our Heartfelt Sympathy to Pastor Alan and the entire family.
Rest in Perfect Peace from Kwabena , Ophelia , Nana and Papa .

Lynne if I could summon one word to describe you it would be peace, you radiated it. You leave the legacy of the mother to a generation, to your family and your church. This legacy will be long and spread wide.
John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

My very Dearest and wonderful Friend Linda,

I miss you more than words can ever say. We both met when we were very young and became the best of friends straight away and we have always kept in kontact over all the years ever since, writing long letters to each other and letting each other know how we are and how our families are doing. You have always been the most wonderful and kind and sweetest and most caring friend that I could ever wish for and I just know that I have been so very, very gifted and lucky to have had you as such a very, very wonderful and caring friend. We were always together all through our childhood and I just have so many, many wonderful memories together with you Linda, and I shall always cherish them and never forget them. One very special memory that I have together with you is when you and I and my dear brother Rolf and Susan Cole, went on a one week´s Riding Holiday in Dorset. We stayed on a lovely family farm full of horses and different animals near to Burton Bradstock, and we went riding every day of the week and having a wonderful time together. Then I have another wonderful memory together with you Linda, and that was when you came over to Sweden with me and my brother Rolf and our mother one year for our summer holiday and that was so very wonderful for us to have you with us. You always looked after me at school Linda, when I knew very little English in the beginning as I had just come over from Sweden. You put your wings around me and helped me in every possible way and you were so kind to me. This I shall never ever forget. My dearest brother Rolf and you and I always played together when we were small and we have so many wonderful memories together. God bless you, my most wonderful and cherished friend Linda, and I shall never ever forget you and how much our wonderful friendship has always meant to me. God bless you, my most wonderful Friend Linda and you are so very, very greatly missed by me and my brother Rolf. With All our fondest Love and thoughts to you forever Linda, from Anne-Marie and Rolf xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx