Lynne C. (Ford) Malpeli, 85 years old, of Naples, Fla., passed away on Nov. 25. Lynne was born Oct. 8, 1930, in Detroit, Mich., daughter of the late Maurice and Jesse Ford.
She and her late husband, John (Jack) C. Malpeli Jr., resided in Bloomfield Hills, Mich.; Charlevoix, Mich.; Lake Wylie, S.C.; and Big Sky, Mont. Lynne enjoyed entertaining, traveling, boating, playing bridge and needlepoint. But one of her biggest loves was driving through Yellowstone National Park to enjoy the scenery and wildlife.
Lynne is survived by her five children: John C. Malpeli III of Lake Wylie, S.C.; Faith Malpeli of Big Sky, Mont.; Marc (Kay) Malpeli of Winterhaven, Fl.; Camille Malpeli of Brighton, Mi., and Hope Walker of York, S.C. She’s also survived by her eight grandchildren: Anna, John, Lauren, Jeffrey, Kali, Molly, Heidi, Hunter, as well as her great granddaughter Emilia.
Lynne will be laid to rest at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Southfield, Mich., at a date to be announced. Jack and Lynne both lived blessed lives. Memorial contributions can be made to a charity of your choice.