March 24, 1937 - March 3, 2015 Lynn Borden, a talented Actress, Model and Artist, has passed away peacefully after an extended illness at the age of 77. Lynn was born in Michigan, but the family soon moved to Tucson Arizona where she went on to make a large circle of life long friends and family. During her college years, Lynn won "Miss Arizona" 1957 and was runner up in in the Miss America pageant that year. After college, Lynn began modeling before going on to a career in Hollywood as an actress on the screen, stage and television. She had starring roles in the movies, "Frogs", "Breezy", and "Walking Tall, to name a few. In addition, Lynn had a leading role in the 1960's TV series, "Hazel." Her final role was on the TV drama, CSI New York. Lynn was also gifted as a fine artist painter, and had her work showcased in art galleries around the country. She also enjoyed singing, and was honored to go with her church choir to Italy to give a performance for the Pope at the Vatican. She is survived by her loving husband of 33 years, Roger Brunelle, and her brother Steve Freyse of Tucson Arizona. Memorial Mass to be held on Tues. March 10th, Our Lady of Grace Church, Encino, CA. at 1:30PM with reception to follow.
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Dearest Lynn, You Continue to Be in Our Thoughts and Prayers, Daily. You are truly Missed by many. May You Rest In Peace, Lynn.
John and Barbara. ( Ohio )
Friend
July 17, 2023
From sister in law Lee freyse,we miss you ,love Lee an stephen.
Lee freyse
Family
July 15, 2023
Rest in Peace, Dear Lynn...
John and Barbara...
Other
September 8, 2022
Dear Lynn Borden on Thursday August 18, 2022 your husband Roger Burnell joined you up in heaven. All of us at Aegis Living Assisted in Granada Hills will truly miss Roger, especially Amanda his care manager & Elizabeth his driver. The last two weeks Roger was very active, playing cards, evenings sitting outside listening to oldies and even singing - he was so happy, cheerful and very social, maybe he knew he would reunite with you very soon May you both Rest In Peace
Irma Erentreich
Other
August 24, 2022
Thoughts and Prayers continue going Out to the Entire Borden Family... Just Reminiscing about how such a wonderful and beautiful lady Lynn was to Her Fans and Family alike... She still is truly missed by Everyone who knew and Loved Her... May Lynn continue to: Rest in Peace...
John and Barbara...
Friend
February 28, 2022
We think and pray for You often as we both reminice of your times on TV, especially Hazel. We do miss your smile and laughter as well, Dear Lynn. Continue to RIP.
John and Barbara...
Friend
July 10, 2021
She was so much more than her movies bless you and yours Amelia Betts
Amelia Betts
Acquaintance
April 24, 2021
In my prayers thank you for the great memories ❤
Heinz Pfaender
Friend
March 10, 2021
Dear Aunt Lynn, I was going through some of my things and I came across a number for you. I was hoping that one day I would get to meet you as an adult. I looked you up and I was sorry to learn that you had passed. Blessings to your family. May you Rest in peace,
Your god son, Geoffrey
Geoffrey Anderson
March 8, 2021
Loved Your Character on the Hazel TV Series... Thinking of You often... Miss You & know that You are in Our Thoughts and Prayers Daily... Rest in Peace, Lynn Borden...
John and Barbara Kukawka
Acquaintance
February 28, 2021
Thoughts and Prayers !!! Rest in Peace, Lynn... We All Miss You !!!
Barbara and John
Acquaintance
January 14, 2021
I’m so sorry to hear of your passing. I work at Aegis Living Assisted in Granada Hills, Ca. I am a housekeeper there and for several months I have admired so many lovely pictures of this beautiful woman in one of the residents apartment. One day I stopped and asked Mr. Rogers there’s something about this lady that is so familiar, I told him she looks like a movie star and low and behold Mr.Rogers said “that’s my wife” and her name is Lynn Borden she is an actress, model and a beauty queen. Funny thing I just saw an episode of “Hazel” that morning so I knew who he was talking about. I talked with your husband for a good 20 minutes and I felt bad that I had made him cry as he was talking about how much he missed and loved you. He also told me about his corvette business and how he actually met you. Odd thing I didn’t think Mr. Rogers liked me, I would ask the other employees if they experienced the same thing. All of them would say “he’s just a quiet gentleman, don’t take it to heart”. But now I realized that he was just very sad and missing his lovely Lynn tremendously. I can tell you he loves you dearly and you are on his mind all the time. Mr. Rogers is quite a funny man now when I speak to him. I try to remember that we never know what others are going through so we must always be kind to one another and have patience.
I hope Mr. Rogers sees this because I want you to know you are truly a gem. May your beautiful wife Lynn Rest In Paradise
Irma
Acquaintance
January 13, 2021
I have missed you since the moment my Plane last left LAX my amazing friend. I will never forget all our Lunches & Screenings at SAG or being your Guest at the Oscars & just hanging out & watching those Beautiful Dogs you and Roger shared. You took me to my first H'wood Party at E.W. & Bridget Swackhammer's on July 4th. It seemed all of 60's - 90's TV Royalty was there. You were the most selfless, humane, compassionate Lady I knew. I lost 2 great friends 2 days apart & one was You! I don't do loss well. Five years later and I'm not doing loss well. I believe we'll meet again in Heaven. Though, I'll likely be in the Trailer Park Version if 4th Class Exists. Sigh
Bon Nuit,
Kevin Lee Minton
Kevin Minton
Friend
August 13, 2020
Thoughts and Prayers... May You - Rest in Peace, Lynn...
John and Barbara Kukawka
Acquaintance
February 29, 2020
May you Rest in Peace Lynn. Loved your role on Hazel...
John and Barbara Kukawka
September 27, 2018
I knew Lynn when we were
at Tucson High School and graduated in 1955. Not long ago I heard about her passing and unfortunately didn't know her later in life. Blessings to all.
Gary Tollman
August 16, 2018
Darling girl Lynn you were such a great friend from the moment we met on the set of Dirty Mary and for years beyond and your memory will live long in my heart. I feel for you dear Roger, lost with out your shining light but remember how brightly it shone for so many years and how lucky we all were to feel her warmth and she would only want you to smile, smile, smile in her memory. God bless you Lynn and keep you ever safe. I will be looking for your star at night Susie x
susan GEORGE
Friend
March 21, 2018
Hazel tv series is a wonderful treasure of life in the 1960's. Both formats(season 1-4 with Don Defore and Whitney Blake)and season 5 with Ray Fulmer and Lynn Borden
were a testament of good wholesome tv viewing for the entire family. I for one am grateful to antenna tv for airing this rare jem for all to enjoy. A delightful trip down memory lane for those who remember and all new to newer generations who have never see it before. Great
ensemble cast and great guest appearances by famous stars of the day. God Rest Lynn Borden soul.
Gina Siracuse Halbur
July 16, 2017
lee bennett-Freyse
March 19, 2017
She was very pretty. I was watching Hazel on Antenna tv and googled het name. I was suprised that she had passed. I didn't hear anything about it on the news.
Shawn Malone
January 12, 2017
roger skaggs
July 28, 2016
I am watching Hazel right now and I am sorry to hear she passed away. Beautiful woman and great actress. Rest in peace.
Cindy Williams
June 17, 2016
she will be not be forgoting
leonard mines
March 12, 2016
Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.
Harry Simpson
March 5, 2016
May you find eternal peace and happiness.
Denise Burr
March 1, 2016
How very sad. It is a great loss to us all. Wishing her nothing but gratitude and peace. Many thanks for all of the memories. Praying for her family and friends.
Denise Burr
March 1, 2016
I was raised watching Hazel. I loved Lynn Borden as Barbara, she was awesome! Rest in Peace Lynn, you will be sadly missed!
Tammy Lamperez
January 18, 2016
God Bless Lynn! I'm terribly sorry to hear of her death and I'd like to express my deepest sympathies to her husband and family! Rest in Peace dear lady, I will forever miss you!
Bill Neislar
August 3, 2015
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An amazing gift Roger Brunelle! I'm sure Lynn Borden is smiling from above.
Pete Leach
July 7, 2015
i am sorry to hear of Lynn's passing.
May your shared happy memories provide you with comfort and strength.
jan walneck
July 5, 2015
RIP Lynn, may GOD keep your spirit near. You were so great in Get Smart and Hazel. I will never forget your beauty brought to the big and small screen.
Roger Swan
April 4, 2015
The Lynn Borden episodes of Hazel were on when I was a very young child during the late 1960s to early 1970s and during recent years on Antenna TV.
I loved Lynn's role on Hazel as a gentle, demure, young housewife starting out in life with issues that gentle, young, married women dealt with during the late 1960s.
There was no drama and no hate and those episodes of Hazel with Lynn in them would sooth my spirit because of her character's gentle style.
Lynn's character made me remember all the gentle women I knew as a young child and all the gentleness and good people from my younger days, some of them are still here many are not. Lynn was no doubt one of them in her real life too.
All the good people who brought so much good to my life when I was younger are leaving me so fast or have already left that it is heartbreaking. I wish the best for all of Lynn's family and loved ones at this very sad time.
David Balson
March 17, 2015
To Lynn Borden ,
You were a very talented actress ., I enjoyed watching on the sitcom hazel. My prayers go your family and friends. Lisa weiner
Lisa Weiner
March 12, 2015
I'm so sorry for your loss! She was an amazing actress and will be missed deeply! I loved her in Hazel. R.I.P beautiful lady!
Dolores Serna
March 11, 2015
A great actress,artist and singer. We are praying for Lynn and her family.
Richard McHugh
March 10, 2015
You were wonderful on Hazel. Enjoy watching you such a lovely talented actress. God does indeed have a special angel. May God be with your family at this time of great loss. Thanks for being such a wonderful actress.
March 9, 2015
I'm so sorry to hear about our Aunt Lynn
we will miss the Christmas cards, and her sweet soul. Love the Borden kids
cathy borden-ludwig
March 9, 2015
Roger, I just received a call from Chris, who just learned of Lynn's passing. I am so sad, and sorry that we didn't know she was ill.
I pray that you find peace and understanding.
She was such a sweet and good person. We'll all miss "Aunt Lynn".
Jean Borden
March 9, 2015
I'm so sorry for your loss,love watching her on hazel ,repeat still on TV now .RIP Lynn you will be missed.
Jennie Paliani
March 9, 2015
RIP dear lady.
Steve Geikow
March 9, 2015
I'm SO sorry to hear that we no longer have this sweet soul to grace the earth; our loss is heaven's gain.
God bless!
March 8, 2015
Dear Roger,
We can't believe our dear, dear Lynn is gone. We were thinking of her and you all this week. We had no idea of the great struggle the two of you were going through. John and I always remember our times together with the two of you with much joy and happiness. When I met John on a plane ride to Lake Tahoe, Lynn drove him to the airport, so she was a bit responsible for our being together. She was a wonderful friend. Much love and our prayers, Karen and John Ericson
Karen and John Ericson
March 8, 2015
R.I.P. Miss Borden
Robert Starbuck
March 8, 2015
To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness. May the Lord of Hosts keep you strengthened in this hour.
A Fan from Hazel to CSI
March 8, 2015
Rest In Peace beautiful lady! The world has lost another sweet actress but heaven has gained another angel! <3
Pete Leach
March 8, 2015
very sorry to hear this news..thank you so much for the enjoyment and laughter that you brought to me and others..your talent will be missed..now its time for your journey home..as it should be..blessings to you..denise
denise amatangelo
March 7, 2015
So sorry for your loss. I loved watching her in the show Hazel. She was a beautiful lady.
monica fantone
March 6, 2015
I am so sad to hear this. We had a nice long chat on the phone a couple of months ago. She was very kind to me and was my first interview for my first book. We stayed in touch since and I sent her the final season of Hazel when it was finally released on DVD. She was so appreciative. She was a sweet sweet person and will be deeply missed.Thoughts and prayers to Roger.
Eddie Lucas
March 6, 2015
Lynn was a very sweet lady. I corresponded with her by mail and she appeared to be just as sincere and thoughtful on paper as she would be in person. I know she's enjoying Heaven's artwork!
Daniel Dedmon
March 6, 2015
very sorry upon hearing of her death. May she R.I.P.
March 6, 2015
Very sorry to hear of this. Just last week I received the final season of HAZEL, in which she co-starred. She was, by all reports, a lovely human being.
Scott Eckhardt
March 6, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. May the Most High God comfort you as you mourn the loss of your loved one. (Psalm 83:18)
McCarthy
March 6, 2015
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