J. Lynn Safran (née Englander), formerly of Livingston, died on Friday, May 29. She had resided at the retirement community Cedar Crest in Pompton Plains for the past seven years, after having lived in Livingston for almost 47 years.
Born in Newark to Julia and Jay Englander, she grew up in West Orange, and went to Cornell University where she studied history and psychology. She earned her master’s degree at Montclair State University.
Lynn taught in New York for one year before joining the Livingston High School staff. Her tenure there was short as she became a member of the original Heritage Junior High School teaching staff. Former students have commented about being in her Heritage social studies class at Mt. Pleasant when JFK was killed.
Lynn left teaching to raise three children, returning to the Livingston Public Schools as a substitute teacher, and finishing her teaching career as a special education teacher in the East Orange Public Schools. Lynn is survived by her hus
Lynn is survived by her husband of 56½ years, Peter; their daughter, Stephanie (Kevin); their son, Steven (Yael), and four grandchildren: Peter and Zachary Linder, and Priela and Yoav Safran. She was predeceased by her daughter, Pat.
Lynn was active in the Burnet Hill PTA and the AAUW. She was an avid card player, dedicated educator, and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She loved to read, discuss, and learn. She enjoyed many trips, elder hostels, and cruises with the love of her life, Peter.
A private, graveside service was held on Sunday, May 31. Contributions in her name may be made to the Livingston Public Library.
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