Marilyn Lynch Scott, known to most as Marci, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, February 27, 2022. She was 73 years young. Saying she lost a battle with cancer undermines her toughness. Her parents, Edwin J. Lynch and Noma Lee (Ordener) Lynch, and her sister Susan Lynch Ryzner (1983) precede her in death.
Born September 4, 1948, she grew up around the greater Philadelphia area. She graduated from Lansdale Catholic in 1966, with a badass shorthand and a Mary Tyler Moore vibe. She worked a few secretarial jobs, and then sold real estate. She began at Merck Sharpe & Dohme in the early 1980s, where her colleagues loved her. She retired there in 2017. Throughout her life, she moved from Lansdale to Pittsburgh, and then back to Chalfont with her tiny sidekick, Lauri. She finally settled in Phoenixville, to be closer to her family. Those who knew her best can attest to her overabundance of sweetness and her enormous love for her grandchildren.
Marci was super chill, and did not need much to make her happy. She loved simple things like reading, doing crossword puzzles, and watching tennis, a ton of tennis. She was an amazing listener, and loved asking questions to learn more about people. She always made sure her family knew how much she loved them. Her very best days were filled with diet coke, a little MSNBC, Nicorette, knowing her family was close, and a pint of slightly softened Cherry Garcia and a spoon.
Marci will be missed most by her daughter Lauri Scott Veneziale. I will miss her calm collectedness when the world felt out of control. Her unwavering love and patience, especially in response to all my foolishness, will be missed most of all. She laughed heartily at all of my jokes, especially the ones that did not deserve it. Her son in law, Sam, will miss his ‘work from home buddy’ and his ‘time to watch the game’ partner. Each night at dinner will be much quieter now. He can no longer gauge his recipe approval, which was the only measure that mattered – by how quickly Marci would echo an audible & enthusiastic YUM. Her beloved grandkids, Gabriel (16) and Maya (15) will miss her ability to sweeten the no’s they occasionally hear from their parents, her readiness for shopping sprees and dessert, and having to help her figure out the remote.
Friends, family, and all who cared for her are invited to celebrate her life on Saturday, March 19th from 2 – 4:30 pm. Please join us for an open house at our home, 222 Main Street, Phoenixville. In Marci’s honor, we will be hosting an ice cream social. Come for a treat, share a fun Marci memory, and have a few laughs, as we all attempt to add some sweetness back, now that Marci is gone.
Dear Lauri – my sincere sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your Mom – she was a dear and trusted friend and co-worker – always ready to listen and to share… such fun too.. always quick with a smile and often a hearty laugh! Your write-up is wonderful and so on-point. Anyone who knew Marci – LOVED Marci! I worked with and near your Mom for over thirty years; she was my co-pilot on our off-site trips to NJ for meetings – we had lots of laughs and she never steered me wrong!! What I remember most about your Mom is her deep and abiding love for YOU (your hubby) and her grandkids!! You were her happiness and her pride and joy from the very beginning. I will miss your mom and I know many many others will too – she was a great lady and will be remembered always with a smile. Thinking about and praying for you all… with love and sympathy, Bridget.
Dear Lauri and family, I feel so blessed to have met Marci at Merck. Many individuals ask “How are you?” but it brings a special warmth when the individual asking actually wants to genuinely hear your answer. Marci always gave that special warmth, caring about your reply, and inquiring about your loved ones by name. In return it was such a joy to hear her delight sharing her love of family and times shared. I am grateful for her friendship, her caring, and that we kept in touch after retirement. Dearly loved. Forever missed. My deepest sympathy to all.
Lauri and Family – What a loving tribute to your mom. Not only did her colleagues love her but we adored her. She was an amazing person. She would not only ask how the family was doing but she would remember what you told her and follow up with you! I was able to meet her a few times after she retired and am so happy we had the chance to stay connected. She was very proud of you and your family and you could tell how much she loved each of you. She will be missed. Hugs!
You don’t know me, but I worked with your mom for several years at Merck. She was an inspiration, a force of nature and an amazing spirit. She was THE anchor and support for people through some of the toughest times and she held it together for so many of us! Deep and sincere respect and condolences for you. – Anando
Dear Lauri, I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful mother. My heart and prayers are with you and your family. My prayer is that you find peace and joy in all the incredible time you had with your mom. I will always remember the fun times we had traveling with our single mamas as their one and onlys. Love and hugs from Kansas City, Melissa (Mainiero) McManamy
Lauri, Before you were around I got the opportunity to live with your Mom and Dad for a summer and your mom had an infectious laugh that made everyone around her happier. We laughed a lot and I will always remember her that way. Michael Scott
What a loving beautiful lady… like a mom to me when I was a kid. My thoughts & prayers will forever be tangled up in the fond memories of great times, shelter from the storm, crazy fun laughter & snacks (lol) with Marc & Laur, back in the day. I cannot even begin to express the depth of my condolences. What a gem. Sending love & good vibes out to the family. Love you Skinz. Blessings, Jenay Zapp xoxo
Rest In Peace, my Merck buddy. Thank you for your friendship and so many laughs.
I am so saddened by the news and will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. I truly recognize what a deep loss this is to you Lauri and your family. Love you all xo Janet Scott