A Tribute to Lynne Raimondo

It’s no mystery what it takes to make a good board member and we at the Jesup Library are still in shock as we come to terms with the loss of our good friend Lynne Raimondo. 

Lynne came to the Jesup Board of Directors through her popular “Dante” novels, featuring a resourceful consulting psychiatrist solving intricately woven cases in Chicago.  Those cases and knowledge of that locale were the result of Lynne’s career as a trial lawyer.   The authenticity of her writing made her a very popular contributor to Jesup’s writer panels and talks.

We were fortunate that Lynne brought her intellect, keen wit and straightforward manner to the work of our board of directors.  Her savvy questions and experience were of great value in our deliberations.  She loved the library.  She loved Mount Desert Island.  Her place at our table will always be like the beloved book that is missing from its accustomed place on the shelf.

Ron Beard, Board Chair, Jesup Memorial Library

Ruth Eveland, Jesup Library Director

To see Lynne’s obituary please click here.