Saratoga Springs, NY - Barbara Lynett Cudney, 86, of Prestwick Chase and formerly of Lincoln Avenue, passed away suddenly on Tuesday (Nov. 7, 2017)

Born on May 15, 1931 in Saratoga Springs, NY, she was the daughter of the late John J. and Mary (Doherty) Lynett and was a lifelong resident. A 1949 graduate of the former St. Peter's Academy on Broadway, she also attended St. Peter's Hospital School of Nursing, becoming a Registered Nurse in 1952. At that time, she joined the staff at Saratoga Hospital, where she had served as a nurse, primarily in the emergency department, retiring in 1996. She married the love of her life, Sherrill G. "Bunky" Cudney on April 24, 1954. They were members of the historic Church of St. Peter and both generously volunteered together as tabulators of the parish's weekly collections for many years. Barbara also served on the church's Bereavement committee, was a Eucharistic Minister, member of the parish nurses and participated with the faith sharing groups. She also volunteered at the Saratoga Springs Public Library and as a city native, especially enjoyed working in their Saratoga Room, relating with the city's history. Barbara was a member and past coordinator of the monthly Retired Nurses Lunch Group. She was also a member of the Nurse's Health Study since 1976. In addition to her dedication to nursing and her church, Barbara and Bunky enjoyed their summertime visits to Wells Beach, Maine, for over 40 years.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by one daughter, Amy Beth Cudney in 1971, her husband "Bunky" in 2011 and one brother, Peter A. Lynett in 2012.

Survivors include three children; Michael G. Cudney and his life partner Keith Kelly of New York City, Timothy E. Cudney of Anchorage, Alaska and Jeanne A. (Timothy) Howe of Gansevoort; three grandsons, Timothy W. and Kyle J. Howe and Christopher Cudney Kelly; two brothers, Michael (Rose) Lynett in the town of Stillwater and David Lynett of Saratoga Springs; several nieces, nephews and grand nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends may call from 1 to 4pm Sunday afternoon (Nov. 12, 2017) at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing and Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway 518-584-5373.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11am Monday (Nov. 13) in the Church of St. Peter, 241 Broadway, by the Rev. Thomas H. Chevalier, pastor. The Rite of Committal will follow in the family plot at St. Peter's Cemetery, West Ave.

Memorials may be made in her name to St. Peter's Needy Association, c/o The Church of St. Peter, 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.