Mary Ann T. Lynch-Contreras
August 14, 1936 - May 3, 2019

Virginia Beach: Lynch – Contreras, Mary Ann T. of Virginia Beach, Virginia on May 3rd 2019, completed her walk into the garden of eternal life.

Beloved Wife of Eugene G. Contreras of over 55 years. Devoted mother of Cathy Fox (Stephen “Sam”), Jo Anne Garcia (Roberto) and Lorna Walsh (Christopher “Chris”). Beloved companion and other daughter Gail James Roberts. Loving Grandmother to Preston Annarino (Desi), Ariel Walsh, Alicia and Cayden Garcia, and twins Cooper and Benjamin Contreras. She was overjoyed to see the birth of her first great grandson Bryson Annarino. Dear sister to Jim Lynch (Rosemarie “Sis”) and John Lynch (Gail), preceded in death by sisters Rose Bell-VanWagner, and Betty Lynch-Stanfield.

Mary Ann graduated from the Long Island Diploma School of Nursing in 1954. She completed her Bachelors in Healthcare Administration at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, and her Masters in Social Work from Norfolk State University. She began her nursing career in the US Navy as an officer stationed in San Diego, CA. She worked as a nurse, psychiatric nurse, Progressive Care Home Care Manager, Tidewater Psychiatric Institute and Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center before providing counseling in private practice in Virginia Beach. She also worked for Sentara Healthcare and Amerigroup before her retirement in 2013.

Mary Ann loved cruising with her husband, family and sisters. Her hobbies included reading books, playing cards, making quilts, her favorite game of Majhong, and her occasional trip to casinos to play the penny, nickel and quarter slots. She has over 40 nieces and nephews and scores of family, and friends.

Services are being handled by the Cremation Society of Virginia Hampton Roads Office, her Celebration of Life and Catholic Mass will be held at the Church of the Holy Family Catholic Church on Friday May 10, 2019, at 2:00 PM with a reception immediately following in the Church Fellowship Hall.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Chesapeake Regional Health Foundation to benefit Comfort Care Home Care and Hospice.

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Virginia Beach: Lynch – Contreras, Mary Ann T. of Virginia Beach, Virginia on May 3rd 2019, completed her walk into the garden of eternal life. Beloved Wife of Eugene G. Contreras of over 55 years. Devoted mother of Cathy Fox (Stephen “Sam”), Jo Anne Garcia (Roberto) and Lorna Walsh (Christopher “Chris”). Beloved companion and other…

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Rebecca Young left a message on March 26, 2023:
I apologize for this late entry… I just moved back to Virginia from Alaska… I had the amazing good fortune to have Maryann as my clinical supervisor while I was getting my masters degree in clinical social work for Norfolk State University in the early 1990s. Maryann introduced me to psychodrama which was an amazing intervention that helped people resolve/rework difficult situations in their lives… Because of Maryann I went on to do psychodrama for about nine years with Jeanne Burger. It was an amazing education as well as a wonderful, personal healing experience. Maryann’s death is a huge loss . Rest in peace, Maryann.
Louanne Ambrose left a message on May 10, 2019:
MaryAnn, my dear friend, I am going to miss you. I take comfort in knowing you are in Heaven with our God & Savior, and that you are healthy again & with your heavenly loved ones. Thank you for your friendship & for taking me & Loren into your family. Gene, Cathy, Joanne & Lorna: my love & condolences go out to you. Gene you are such a devoted husband & you two were blessed with many good years together. MaryAnn’s legacy lives on in your daughters, grandchildren & great grandson. She made this world a better place with her love & light. She will be with all of us, watching over us with her love. In Sympathy, Louanne
Amy Stonehill left a message on May 9, 2019:
Auntie MaryAnn has been an anchor and sail through more storms than I can articulate for me... I am truly grateful she went on her own terms and that I will see her again. I am confident she and Mom are just laughing and hugging and finally together again. The screams of joy I’m sure are monumental!! My heart and prayers are with you, Uncle Gene, Cathy, Jo Anne, Lorna and family always. If I could get there from Oregon I would... with you in spirit. All my love. Amy
Denise Parker left a message on May 8, 2019:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. I wish you peace and comfort as you go through this time. Your wife, mom, sister, friend was all of those things and then some in such a beautiful way. I just know she is now in heaven catching up and providing care and comfort to all who are there. Peace and Love to you all.
Cindy Hearrell left a message on May 8, 2019:
Hugs and prayers during this difficult time. Losing your Mom is one of the hardest times in life but she raised a strong woman and will always be in your memories.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Carol Sakowicz left a message on May 8, 2019:
Words cannot express the loss you are feeling. Prayers for you and family. Be comforted by remembering all the special times together!
Cremation Society of Virginia left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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