Mary Lynn Rath, 63, of Jacksonville, Florida passed peacefully and lovingly on November 1st, 2019. Mary had suffered for several years with declining health and is at last in peace and free of pain. Mary was born in New Jersey to Marilyn and Harvey Rath. After her father died, Mary and her mother eventually moved to Sea Island, GA. Marilyn died there in 2017. Mary lived for 8 years at Nazareth Homes in Boca Raton, Florida, before joining the L'Arche Jacksonville community in 2006, where she was loved by all. While there, she attended the L'Arche Rainbow Workshop, where she created beautiful works of art.

Mary met the challenges of her life with an open heart and love for all. She was well cared for at her dialysis clinic, Dialysis Clinic Incorporated, for nearly 10 years. She enjoyed music, friends, and trips to Wal-Mart or out for coffee. Mostly she loved being with those who cared for her and loved her in return. Mary was a sweet soul who showered her loved ones with hugs and kisses, and told them that they were in "her heart, her heart, her heart." Her faith was strong and never wavered.

Beyond her devoted and caring community of friends and caregivers at L'Arche, Mary is survived by her three brothers, Peter, 60, of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, Jerry, 70, of Skaneateles, NY, and Tom, 74, of Concord, NH.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to L'Arche Jacksonville be made in honor of Mary's life and the good work of that special community.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday December 10th at Christ the King Catholic Church, 742 Arlington Rd North, Jacksonville, Florida 32211. Mary's family is being served by the Arlington Park Funeral Home, 6920 Lone Star Rd, Jacksonville, Florida - (904) 724-6384.