Lynelle Ann Knauff

Lynelle A. (Brown) Knauff, 75, of Manchester, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 24th, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on October 6, 1948, in Manchester, Lynelle was the cherished daughter of the late John Brown and Shirley (Freeburn) Brown.
Lynelle was a proud graduate of Manchester High School, class of 1967. Following her passion for the arts, she moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan, where she attended Kendall School of Design. It was there that she met the love of her life, Thomas Knauff. On June 17, 1972, they began their lifelong journey together, returning to Manchester to build their home and family.
Lynelle had a deep love for painting, particularly of dolphins, which reflected her admiration for the ocean. She and Tom were active members of the Concordia Lutheran Church, where they served in the youth group, and they sang in the choir for many years. Lynelle's creativity extended to making beautiful floral arrangements for church events, bringing joy to all who knew her. A lover of the sea, she found great happiness in sailing to Martha's Vineyard with family and friends.
Professionally, Lynelle served as a Dental Assistant at Hebron Family Dentistry for 10 years. Her work was a reflection of her caring nature-always putting others before herself. A woman of strong faith, Lynelle was baptized and lived her life with a heart full of compassion, kindness, and generosity. Her love for animals, especially cats, was evident to all who knew her.
Lynelle leaves behind her devoted husband of 52 years, Thomas Knauff, and her beloved daughter, Nancy Lynn Knauff, a classical vocalist in the West Hartford area. She is also survived by her brother, Ron Brown and his wife Diane of Manchester, CT. The family extends their heartfelt thanks to Second Chance Home Care for the support Lynelle received from 2011, the agency's dedication and professionalism made a significant difference in her life, also with special gratitude to Pauline, Lynelle's caregiver whose kindness and expertise made a lasting impact. Pauline's efforts have not only provided exceptional care but also brought comfort and peace of mind to the entire family over their nine years together. The family also thanks the Hartford HealthCare Hospice team for their compassionate care.Lynelle will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Funeral services will be held at Trinity Covenant Church, 302 Hackmatack St, Manchester, CT 06040, on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. A burial will follow at East Cemetery, 220 E Center St, Manchester, CT 06040.
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