Lynn Ellen Golden, 80, a longtime area resident of Hyde Park, N.Y., died on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at home with her family by her side.

Born May 29, 1944 in Watertown, NY, she was the daughter of the late Leonard Davis and Irene Kessler Davis.

After graduating F.D.R high school in 1962, Lynn went on to receive her cosmetology license. She went on to work as a hairdresser locally for many years before retiring. She also took pride in being the hairdresser for Sweet's Funeral Home for over 30 years.

On October 3, 1964 in Poughkeepsie, she married her high school sweetheart George Golden. Her husband of 60 years survives at home.

Lynn enjoyed classic cars, especially Mustangs, often attending and helping to run car shows and car cruises. She helped run the Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce Car Show for many years, and the Wednesday night car cruise with her husband.

She also enjoyed boating and leisurely walks along the beach. She especially loved anything with sea turtles and combing the beach to find shells.

In her free time she enjoyed watching college basketball, learning about World War II history, especially the Ghost Army, which her father was a part of, and collecting snowmen.

Above all she loved traveling and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren whom she adored.

She is survived by her two daughters, Pamela Hanna and husband Mark; of Myrtle Beach, SC, Stephanie Green and partner Chaz Damante; of Hyde Park; two grandchildren Brycen Cary and Lexi Green.

She is also survived by her sister Nancy Gordon; nieces, Kira Gordon, Kristine Eriksson, her husband Greg and 3 great nieces, as well as several other nieces and nephews.

Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her sister Carol Jaehnert and her eldest nephew.

In keeping with her wishes cremation has taken place

Calling hours will be from 4 PM to 7 PM, on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Sweet's Funeral Home, 4365 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY.

A Memorial Service will be at 6:30 PM at the funeral home.

Lynn's family respectfully requests memorial donations to Hudson Valley Hospice, 80 Washington St, Suite 204 Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. (www.hvhospice.org)

Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc., Rte. 9, Hyde Park.

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