Icylene "Lynn" Robertson

Icylene “Lynn” Robertson Lake went peacefully on her way to Glory on November 6, 2018 and is now tending to God's garden. Born in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica W.I., April 15, 1932, she came to the United States in 1965 and proudly pursued the American Dream in Hartford, CT. After retiring from Hartford Hospital as the Cardiac Unit Medical Secretary, she selflessly volunteered at St. Francis Hospital for over 18 years. The assignments she found most rewarding were in giving comfort to grieving families and being by the side of many patients without family in their last days. Also, health and safety was a priority as she enthusiastically encouraged every staff member to get their flu shot. She was revered in the community as “The Flower Lady.” The garden at her home was a popular destination and a favorite on The Hartford Blooms Garden Tour. She was honored by Knox, Inc. as a Hartford Blooms Award recipient and by the City of Hartford for beautifying the neighborhood. She also reached out to the community, delivering Our Daily Bread to shelters and other organizations who helped those in need because feeding the spirit was as important as feeding the body. While she felt comfortable attending any church, Wintonbury Church provided spiritual enrichment and deepened her faith. She was a greeter there on many Sundays for both services and always offered a smile and a compliment, even as her health declined. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Dana Bartlett for the wonderful care she provided. She is survived by her sisters Hopie Harris of Stone Mountain, GA and Gloria Duncan of Jamaica, W.I.; two sons Everton McCurdy and Michael (Tiphanie) Mattis of Jacksonville, FL; a daughter Rosalee McCurdy of Jensen Beach, FL; four grandchildren, Marsha McCurdy Adell of West Hartford, Noreen (Anthony) Sendlebach of Atlanta, GA, Marlon McCurdy of Escondido, CA and Morigan Mattis of Augusta, GA; four great granddaughters Marley and Maxi Sendlebach and Zoe and Morgan Adell, and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at Wintonbury Church, 54 Maple Avenue in Bloomfield on Sunday, November 25th 2pm-3pm for calling hour, 3pm for the service. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Knox, Inc. (www.knoxhartford.org) as they are planting and dedicating a tree in Lynn's honor. Taylor & Modeen Funeral Home has care of arrangements. For directions and online condolences, please visit www.taylorandmodeen.com.