# Lynn Bodoni has passed away **URL:** \ **Category:** About This Message Board\ **Created:** [February 20, 2014, 1:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lynn-bodoni-has-passed-away/681781 "2014-02-20T13:21:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![Colibri](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/colibri/32/1841_2.png) [@Colibri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Colibri)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2014, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lynn-bodoni-has-passed-away/681781/81 "2014-02-20T16:44:06Z")
> [@Musicat](#): > > Cousin Vinnie up to speed about her/our relationship? You better hope not. 😉 Lynn used to refer to sending “my cousin Vinnie” to deal with spammers and trolls (based on the character in the movie of the same name). You don’t want Vinnie coming around. ---
**Author:** ![TubaDiva](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tubadiva/32/507_2.png) [@TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TubaDiva)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2014, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lynn-bodoni-has-passed-away/681781/82 "2014-02-20T16:44:30Z")
> [@Musicat](#): > > Is there any way Dopers could contribute in some way as a group? I feel we were a part of her life that should not go unrecognized – is Cousin Vinnie up to speed about her/our relationship? I would certainly be willing to make a small contribution towards a SDMB/Bodoni memorial or whatever. Fluiddruid is organizing something involving a charity that provides children in hospitals with games – Lynn was an avid gamer and spent way too much of her life in hospitals, she would have appreciated that. Failing that, you can make a contribution to your local animal shelter, or even better, go down and adopt a cat. Lynn loved cats most of all, maybe more than people. (Cats are generally better behaved.) Please look for fluiddruid’s post for how to contribute for childsplaycharity. ---
**Author:** ![JohnT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnt/32/15048_2.png) [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2014, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lynn-bodoni-has-passed-away/681781/83 "2014-02-20T16:45:05Z")
> [@Ed\_Zotti](#): > > We announce with sadness the death of Lynn Bodoni, longtime administrator of the Straight Dope Message Board. Lynn’s quick wit and tart tongue were a delight to her friends, and her steady hand and good counsel were much valued during the many years in which she helped administer this board. We extend our condolences to her family; she will be greatly missed. > > Arrangements are being kept private; no flowers, please. Lynn was an avid gamer and her family would like to advise the gaming communities in which she participated of her passing. Anyone with knowledge of venues in which Lynn was active is asked to contact TubaDiva and we will pass the word along - thanks. Oh my God, I am so sorry! Poor Lynn and her family and friends. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![DrDeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2014, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lynn-bodoni-has-passed-away/681781/84 "2014-02-20T16:50:28Z")
My most sincere condolences, she was a real asset & trooper. ---
**Author:** ![Leo\_Bloom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leo_bloom/32/10377_2.png) [@Leo\_Bloom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leo_Bloom)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2014, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lynn-bodoni-has-passed-away/681781/85 "2014-02-20T16:52:29Z")
I am sorry to hear that. I hope comfort will descend on everyone who loved her. ---
**Author:** ![Shodan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9f8e36/32.png) [@Shodan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shodan)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2014, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lynn-bodoni-has-passed-away/681781/86 "2014-02-20T16:56:18Z")
My condolences to her family and friends. Regards, Shodan ---
**Author:** ![Sunspace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunspace/32/1250_2.png) [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2014, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lynn-bodoni-has-passed-away/681781/87 "2014-02-20T16:56:27Z")
Whaaa…?! :: mind spins :: I do not expect to see this. I’m so sorry. > [@TubaDiva](#): > > Fluiddruid is organizing something involving a charity that provides children in hospitals with games – Lynn was an avid gamer and spent way too much of her life in hospitals, she would have appreciated that. I like this idea. ---
**Author:** ![jayrey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/47e85d/32.png) [@jayrey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayrey)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2014, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lynn-bodoni-has-passed-away/681781/88 "2014-02-20T16:57:15Z")
> [@Cheez\_Whia](#): > > I am stunned and shocked and very sad. I will miss her. ☚ This, plus 10. Very sad. ☚ She was a great moderator. ---
**Author:** ![cochrane](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cochrane/32/10441_2.png) [@cochrane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cochrane)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2014, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lynn-bodoni-has-passed-away/681781/89 "2014-02-20T16:58:10Z")
RIP, Lynn. Adding my condolences. Her death will diminish this board, and in no small way. ---
**Author:** ![manhattan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/manhattan/32/7_2.png) [@manhattan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/manhattan)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2014, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lynn-bodoni-has-passed-away/681781/90 "2014-02-20T16:58:23Z")
I’m saddened to hear this. My best to her family and close friends. ---
**Author:** ![fluiddruid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/c2a13f/32.png) [@fluiddruid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fluiddruid)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2014, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lynn-bodoni-has-passed-away/681781/91 "2014-02-20T16:58:38Z")
The fundraiser details will be posted as soon as I get the charity’s approval for the event. This is needed to enable the widget so we can see our donation totals, but allows direct donation (without me touching any of the money). The charity is [Child’s Play](http://www.childsplaycharity.org/about). I’ll post here and start a fundraiser thread as soon as donations are enabled. Thanks all. ---
**Author:** ![swampbear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/swampbear/32/467_2.png) [@swampbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampbear)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2014, 5:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lynn-bodoni-has-passed-away/681781/92 "2014-02-20T17:07:48Z")
Oh wow! I’m so sorry to hear of Lynn’s passing. Thoughts and prayers are with her and her family at this time. ---
**Author:** ![JRDelirious](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jrdelirious/32/9531_2.png) [@JRDelirious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JRDelirious)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2014, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lynn-bodoni-has-passed-away/681781/93 "2014-02-20T17:10:48Z")
Sad news, she will be missed very much. Heartfelt condolences to her family and friends. ---
**Author:** ![WhyNot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/c77e96/32.png) [@WhyNot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WhyNot)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2014, 5:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lynn-bodoni-has-passed-away/681781/94 "2014-02-20T17:16:28Z")
So sorry. ---
**Author:** ![Kimballkid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b5a626/32.png) [@Kimballkid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kimballkid)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2014, 5:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lynn-bodoni-has-passed-away/681781/95 "2014-02-20T17:16:45Z")
My sympathies to her family and friends. A great loss. ---
**Author:** ![Invisible\_Chimp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/f05b48/32.png) [@Invisible\_Chimp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Invisible_Chimp)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2014, 5:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lynn-bodoni-has-passed-away/681781/96 "2014-02-20T17:17:18Z")
Wow. Adding my condolences to the pile. ---
**Author:** ![AskNott](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asknott/32/5790_2.png) [@AskNott](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AskNott)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2014, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lynn-bodoni-has-passed-away/681781/97 "2014-02-20T17:19:49Z")
I will miss her. ---
**Author:** ![FriarTed](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/friarted/32/1052_2.png) [@FriarTed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FriarTed)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2014, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lynn-bodoni-has-passed-away/681781/98 "2014-02-20T17:22:31Z")
So sorry to hear this! She was a Great amongst Dopers! ---
**Author:** ![Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/qadgop_the_mercotan/32/83_2.png) [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2014, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lynn-bodoni-has-passed-away/681781/99 "2014-02-20T17:23:55Z")
So sad. Lynn and I corresponded and swapped a few tokens of esteem over the years. I will miss her, she was a fine person. ---
**Author:** ![picker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/picker/32/13969_2.png) [@picker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/picker)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2014, 5:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lynn-bodoni-has-passed-away/681781/100 "2014-02-20T17:24:56Z")
Very sad to hear. At least the afterlife will be in good hands. RIP Lynn. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lynn-bodoni-has-passed-away/681781.md?page=4) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lynn-bodoni-has-passed-away/681781.md?page=6)