FAIRFIELD – Lynne Marie Nutting’s life journey ended May 31, 2023, when she passed on peacefully, surrounded by love and family, at 75. She was born on Sept. 16, 1947, in Worcester, Mass.

Lynne grew up in Skowhegan, graduating from Skowhegan Area High School in 1965. She was a learner, always seeking opportunities to expand her knowledge. She would use her wisdom about the world around her to teach and help others.

She spent her working years in the Augusta engineering department for Verizon, where she had a successful career for 33 years and built lifelong friendships. She was well known for thinking outside the box and developing efficiencies for the company, earning her recognition and an award prize trip to Hawaii. She took pride in all she did; she was a true hard worker with meticulous attention to detail.

Lynne had her son, Michael Batey, in her early adulthood. Mike spent his younger years alongside his “Ma” as they learned to navigate life together; their memories and time together left no question they were “cut from the same cloth”. When she met Jim Nutting, that cloth became eternally woven into the Nutting family– the family of two became a family of eight. She loved and cared for the five Nutting children so deeply and they truly were her children, too. Lynne and Jim married on June 28, 1986.

She executed her values of pride, a sense of purpose, success, and meaningful relationships through her actions. She saw success as connections built on trust, mutual respect, caring, thoughtfulness, and honesty. She was prideful about what she put out to others, the magic of gift giving, of extending a listening ear, of just being there in whatever way someone may need. She had a way of knowing what you needed more than you did at the time. Those are the moments we look back and on and think, “She was right.” Lynne found her purpose through helping others, in a gentle, present way that just made you feel special. Anyone who was blessed enough to experience her in this way knows she accomplished this because SHE was so special.

She loved any chance she could get to celebrate others. This meant grand, sentimental, and sometimes silly gifts for birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas– you never knew if you were about to open a card filled with confetti, a hand knitted blanket, puzzles and “busy” crafts, a gag gift, or something special you mentioned you were interested in months ago. Regardless, you always knew it would be something well thought out… again, just to make you feel special.

She loved to travel with Jim. They visited Alaska, Hawaii, and many trips to Las Vegas, Nev. They enjoyed going to Vegas shows and gambling together. In more recent years, they enjoyed the slot machines at Foxwoods and Oxford Casino. With a bit of good luck and a positive attitude, these trips became a favorite pastime. They also spent many years competing in car shows, going to the racetrack, and many family sporting events.

When she was spending time for herself, she loved to scrapbook, knit and embroider, read, watch and collect movies, watch the Celtics, and spend time in her garden. Her garden was her solace, her place to be alone with her thoughts, maybe talk out loud if the flowers and trees wanted to listen.

She was preceded in death by her parents Russell and Mildred Allen; and her son, Michael Batey.

Lynne is survived by Jim Nutting, her husband and best friend of 37 years; brother, Wayne Allen and wife Julie of Skowhegan, brother, Steve Allen and wife Debbie of Albany, Ga.; niece, Elizabeth Hess (husband Steven, daughter Alex); and niece, Hannah Allen; granddaughter Adelia Batey-Kee (wife Kassandra) of Readfield; daughter, Kim Dunton and husband Travis of Pittsfield, grandson Mackenzie; son, Mike Nutting and wife Jane of Fairfield, grandson Jordan (wife Taylor, great-granddaughter Parker), grandson J.T.; son, Cory Nutting and wife Jill of Fairfield, grandson Conner; daughter, Kelly Alley and husband Jeff of Albion, grandson Zachary and granddaughter Raygen (husband Garrett); son, Kevin Nutting and wife Jaime of Oakland, grandson Kobe; brother-in-law, Lindsay Nutting and wife Tammy of Belgrade.

Memories of her will live on in the hearts of many family members, friends, and loved ones.

Lynne’s granddaughter, Adelia, had the privilege of interviewing her a few years ago while taking a course on the aging process in college. She asked her, “How do you wish to be remembered?” Lynne replied, “Just that I was here.” She giggled and paused, then said, “That I did some good along the way. That something I said, or did, made a difference. And that I made a difference in the life of a child.”

She went on, “My essence will always exist in this world. The little things I do, the things I share with you, my kindness when talking with the grocery store cashier, those things spread my essence. They create a butterfly effect.”

At Lynne’s request, there will be no funeral or visiting hours or specified places for donations.

Alternatively, reflect on her words above, and, if you would like to do something in Lynne’s honor, please think about how you could continue to spread her essence through the “butterfly effect”. What simple choices could you make in your days ahead to honor her? Go there, and she’ll surely meet you there.

Arrangements are in the care of Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main St., Fairfield, where condolences, photos, and stories may be shared by visiting http://www.lawrybrothers.com.