"Remember that when you leave this earth, you can take with you nothing that have received--only what you have given.� St. Francis of Assisi ~

Linda MacDonald Lynch, of Cary, NC, a the age of 62, lost her long and courageous battle with PBC on September 11, 2011. ââ?¬Å?MacDonaldââ?¬Â?, as she was fondly referred to by her husband, Joe; was the daughter of Ethel Louise Holliman and William Francis MacDonald. Linda is survived by her six children: Brian, Roger, Maureen, Kathleen, Karen, and Jay, as well as eight granddaughters: Rhianna, Hailey, Tess, Brianna, Megan, Brenna, Gaelyn, and Danielle, and one grandson, Brody, as well as her loving family, four sisters: Jeanne, Kathy, Cheryl, and Pegi, along with four brothers: Billy, Buddy, Jimmy, and David, and numerous nieces and nephews, all of which meant the world to her.

Linda was predeceased by the love of her life, Joseph Michael Lynch, son, Sean Craig Lynch, as well as her father, two of her sisters, and five of her brothers.

Linda was a Health Care Administrator for most of her life until she had to stop working due to the progression of her disease. She and her husband Joe lived in numerous states across the United States throughout their 30+ years together. Linda was very active with the Primary Biliary Cirrhosis Group (www.pbcers.org) since 1997 becoming Linie Linda Moore's, right hand. This organization meant the world to her. She has helped on all the conference committees, and published the newsletter for a few years. She was also on the PBCers Organization Executive Committee and has been a Board Member for the past 12 years. Linda was instrumental to the group and helped MANY PBCers. Actually, she helped many people in general, often. Linda was a woman of integrity, compassion, strength and honor. She was a giver and a helper to all of those who crossed her path in need or who may have requested it. She may be gone, but the love she exuded will live forever. She fought on to the end and now, alas, she is at peace with her husband, who adored her.

There will be a service at St. Michael the Archangel, 804 High House Road in Cary (919) 468-6100, Thursday, 9/15 at 1:30 PM, with visitation beginning at 12:30 PM. Following the Mass, a Celebration of Life will be held at the RTP Hilton Hotel from 4pm to 6pm. Linda�s burial will be Friday, 9/16/11, 11:30 AM at Salisbury National Cemetery, 501 Statesville Blvd. Salisbury, NC 28144 (704) 636-2661 where she will be laid to rest eternally with her husband, Joe.

If desired, In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the: PBCers "Dr. Gershwin's Research Fund" or "PBC Education Fund" Mail donation to: PBCers Organization 1430 Garden Road, Pearland, TX 77581 IMPORTANT: Please specify Gershwin or education fund. Donations will also be accepted for her son, Brian Walston, who has recently began his battle with cancer.