Lynne May Watt

Dear Lynne,

It was nice meeting you through all the Fatherheart Australia events. It was such a pleasure and joy to have heard your story and the journey you went through with Father. Interesting we share the same birthdate, so I won't forget you every year our birthday comes around. Until we meet again, with Father.

With lots of love,

Sir IvanStyle

I have been putting this off because I really didn't know what to say and writing it made it a reality I was not ready to face. I echo all of the messages on this wall. I still can't believe that you are gone Lynne 💔

I will always remember with love our Wednesday night dinners, sharing and prayer times as well as the many coffees, celebratory meals and Fatherheart church (though I can hear Jim saying it wasn't a church). 😂

Even though we lost touch the last years when I moved overseas (the tyranny of distance), I always knew that I have yours and Jim's love and support and I will miss you greatly 😢

To Jim, Nick, Chaz and Alex, my thoughts and prayers are with you 🙏 Lynne was a rock for so many people and the glue which held the family together. The coming months will not be easy as you learn to navigate life without her but you will make it because of the love and strength she instilled in each one of you, and of course the love of your heavenly Abba.

It was a beautiful service and a wonderful tribute to her. I am sorry I couldn't be there in person but i know that Lynne thoroughly enjoyed it in heaven and was dancing with Eseta at the end of the service 💃

Much love. Pam ❤️

I met Lynne back in 2005 when I had first arrived in Sydney and joined many of you at Jubilee. I remember her warmth, kindness, positivity, and lovely smile every Sunday. I remember with great fondness the times we worshipped and prayed together, and also the amazing trip we made to Orama. Even when Lynne and Jim's lives took an unexpected turn some time later, which caused them hardship, they persevered, continued to be generous, welcomed people in their home, offered heartfelt counsel, and gave freely. I found that admirable.

It was a great pleasure to see Lynne, Jim and our close-knit group of old friends again in 2017 when I came back to visit with my wife, Camille. However, I couldn't have imagined then that it would be the last time I saw Lynne.

When I heard about Lynne's accident a few weeks ago, I was deeply shocked. I joined many of you in prayer and earnestly hoped that she would recover. It was devastating to learn a short time later that she didn't survive. She had such a vibrant spirit and should have lived many more happy years. She was the rock of her family, and a faithful and steadfast friend to so many. Losing her is a great tragedy and she will be greatly missed.

I grieve with you all and extend my heartfelt condolences to Jim, Nick, Charlotte, Alex, and your extended family. Life will never be the same without Lynne and your grief is a testimony of the deep love you have for her. Love is forever and you'll carry the grief and memory of her within you. Lynne will always remain alive our hearts and she will never be forgotten.

Although we now live oceans apart, I'd like to stay in contact and hope sincerely that our paths will cross again one day.

With all my love and deep affection,

David

I have always had a soft spot for Lynne (and Jim) over the 15 or so years I knew her, I only hope she knew it. She had such a playful nature, a creative eye and a gentle compassionate heart. Lynne had a real authenticity to her. No fluff just the real stuff of substance. I remember her telling me when my kids were young that “people tell you that teenagers are hard work but really they are just great fun”. Charlotte, Nick and Alex I hope you know that she really adored each of you and she genuinely loved each of your personalities. I pray that God’s comfort will be tangible for you all. Especially you Jim as you learn to live without her in this realm.

Hi Jim, I’m very sorry for your loss. Please accept my sincere condolences to you and your family during this difficult time.

We send you our love and greetings at this difficult time. Lynne was much loved and will be missed by us all. She will be remembered with great joy as a bright, loving person who expressed fully her life with Father and was able to share that warmly with others. Thank you Father for your life shared by Lynne.

Lynne, together with the family, was such a vital help for me when I was taking my first baby steps in life in Australia, over 15 years ago now. I was welcomed to stay in the family home multiple times, with open arms. And I still remember her taking me to Big W to shop for bed sheets and other basics, which might seem so simple, but I would've felt so lost in such a big country with such massive stores. She showed me where to go, how to do things and where to get things, and when my own mother wasn't able to come with me due to family illness back home on the other side of the world, Lynne went out of her way to help get me settled into my first rental room. Such a generous help to me and a great relief to my parents. Thank you, Lynne, for your kindness and generosity!

And to her beloved family; may you be comforted. My heart and prayers go out to you.

Love and comfort

We first met Lynn in May 2024 during the Perth A Sch. She was the local team supporting the school and we flew in from Singapore, as part of the ministry team. Our encounter was brief, but we remembered her as one who’s very calm and efficient.
In 2025 Apr, we had the opportunity to be in the same location with Lynn & Jim for a week. What we saw was a couple who deeply love the Father, deeply devoted to each other and deeply committed to bring the revelation of the Father’s love to Australia. We loved her sharing, which revealed her heart. I (Amy) loved the way she looked at Jim, which revealed the oneness they shared.
You will be deeply missed, dear Lynn.

Dear family,

We have been friends with Jim and Lynne for over fifteen years. For us it is impossible to speak about Lynne, without mentioning Jim. They formed a great team, that managed to sail through heavy waters and to go forth and to explore unexplored horizons.
Jim and Lynne were, in our experience, the ones who brought the message of Father’s love through Australia.
We have been working together, laughing together, being sad together, exploring together and we went over boundaries together.
She left a legacy until the end of the earth, from Australia till Belgium.
Lynne is one-of-a-kind.
A few days before she had this terrible accident, we spoke each other.
With so many people we joined in prayer, fought and went for a miracle.
Now she is in heaven, the best place to be.

Jim, our dear friend, if you would depend on us to be comforted, it would be problematic: such an extreme loss is beyond comprehension. But your Heavenly Father Who has always been with you is the One that brings the real comfort. He will get you stronger out of this than you can ever imagine.

Nick, Charlotte and Alex, you might wonder how your life can go on without your mother and whether you can cope with it.
Never forget that even before you were born, she had a major input in your lives and you inherited a combination of great capacities that only your mother had. These capacities will flourish in your lives. You will be surprised how they will navigate you through your future.

Lisa and Joyce, the love your mother-in-law had for you will give you a loving strength above understanding.

Little Frankie, your grandmother was enormous proud of you. It will surprise you very much how your qualities look like those of your grandmother.

In Luke we read that she is not dead, but alive! She only lives in another realm. There is a big chance she is supporting us in the cloud of witnesses.

So hard to put in words what Lynne meant to me. She and the Watts basically adopted me into their family when I was new in Australia and they pretty much became my Australian family . Lynne was like a mum to me and it was so comforting spend time in her home.
Antho and I met in their lounge room , so she is a very vital part of our story .
After that our friendship grew deeper and we have share so many things in life including a house as our families lived together for 2 years. We had so many talks, we’ve done so many walks together, we ate hundreds of meals together. We worshiped our beautiful God together and have prayed countless times together.
What a privilege to have know a special woman like Lynne and have called her a close friend .
She was of the kindest and most compassionate woman I’ve know. She was so hospitable and she had opened arms to receive and accept people where they were at. She comforted the hurting and cared for the needy. She wanted to point people to the Father and her desire was the they would know His and live in His love. She was a homemaker and always made her home feel welcoming, comfortable and joyful. She faithfully loved and served Jim and her 3 kids, whom she absolutely adored.
She sowed me what a life of generosity, kindness and love looks like. I will miss her so much down here and I can’t wait to meet her in the presence of Jesus one day.

We have been friends with Lynne and Jim for 25 years and just cannot imagine a world without her.
She has always been unfailingly kind and hospitable to our family and to many others.
She had an amazing way of making each person she knew feel special and that's part of what made her so special!
Lynne could put together a cheese platter or a meal without fuss, and we were privileged to enjoy her extraordinary hospitality so many times.
She and Jim had many people stay in their home at various times (including us); what a gift that was to so many.
We will miss her more than words can say and trust that we will meet her again in the presence of our Heavenly Father whom she loved so much.

I can hardly bring myself to write anything here. I am still reeling over the loss of Lynne. I first met Lynne and her family in 2008, when we did the first ever Inheriting the Nations school together. Since then I have known and loved the Watt family and felt their love and acceptance of me. I count Lynne and Jim among my closest friends. I viewed Lynne as my 'Australian mum" even though she is not a lot older than me. But I felt mothered by her, understood, cared for, looked after, and I felt as if she knew the real me. I spent precious time with Lynne and Jim about one month before she was ushered suddenly into the heavenly reality of her true home. Being with them both was so relaxing, so easy and so enjoyable. Those who are left behind walk through a vale of tears. She is happy and at peace; she is now occupying her unique place in the Father's house, and preparing a space there. She was many things, she had many gifts, but love shone out of her with a warm light. I will miss her greatly. May Jim and the family be compensated by God for this massive and heartbreaking loss. With love xo

Lynne, you are one of beauty and majesty. The love of life and pursuit of joy we will remember you. We have been enriched by your friendship and knowing you. We celebrate your years on earth even as you are now being celebrated by heavenly company. Lynne the one who imparts the mother heart of Father God so well, we will miss your presence here on earth even as heaven enjoys yours. We look forward to reuniting with you again.

Dear Lynne, I am so thankful for gift of your friendship . Your heart for others, especially those suffering or struggling really touched me. I am amazed at the way you have opened your home and your heart to so many. The message of our Father's love impacted you so deeply and your hunger and desire to grow more deeply into Love really touched my heart and encourages me to go deeper too. Your joy and the Father's life in you as you led Fatherheart schools was infectious...and your heart of hospitality as you made space and room for others to come Home to love was pure gift. Oh my friend, I will miss you, but I don't wish you back, because I know you are enjoying unbroken communion with the God you have loved so much, but even more the One who has loved you without limits. You're going before us my friend... and one day we will join you in your joy. We love you Lynne, and thank Papa with all our hearts for your life. Dearest Jim, Nick, Lisa, Charlotte, Mark, Alex and Joice, our hearts go out to you so very much at this time Praying for comfort that overflows, and that you know the grace of being tenderly held.

I got to know Lynne and Jim at a number of Fatherheart events in Sydney including as recently as last month in Newtown at a day with Stephen Hill.

Lynne was the most engaging and warm person. She always had time to listen to you despite her organisational and teaching loads. She exemplified the Love of the Father and had such a wonderful nurturing instinct.

My wife Judy and our adult kids Laura and Peter met her at events this year and were greatly impacted by her. We are all devastated at such a sudden loss and our love and support go out to Jim and all the family

Dear Jim,
Our hearts are with you and the kids. We're sad to learn Lynne has gone home, too soon. Haven't been down under for a while, but we always remember Lynne as a joyful,beautiful daughter....loving Father, her family & life, with a passion for young people to come into the revelation of His love. May Papa comfort you all. Sending love from Malaysia,
Les & Sandi

Dear Jim, I just saw a notification on Facebook about this. I am so sorry for your terrible loss. I had the highest regard for you and Lynne, and counted you both as dear friends. I am an at an absolute loss for words. But I am praying. John Ransom .

Lynne has been a dear friend of mine for many years. We spent decades living life alongside one another, in and out of one another’s homes, raising our kids, sharing our spiritual journey, travelling, socialising and doing general life stuff together.

It’s hard to put into words who she has been to me, my family and so many others.
We loved her authenticity, down to earth nature and her huge and generous heart. I can’t not mention her sense of humor and mischievous laugh…. I will really miss that!

She lived well and with integrity. She had no pretence and lived out loud the love that she professed.
She had a capacity to be there for so many people and yet when she was with you, she was so very present.

She was a devoted mother, grandmother and wife. The relationships she had with Nick, Alex and Charlotte, that she carried with them into adulthood are a testament to that. She loved the many young people that they brought into the home, readily taking them under her wing and welcoming them in as family.

Lynne loved life. She loved beauty in its many forms. Having grown up in country Australia, she had a deep love for the outdoors and a passion for native Australian plants and flowers.
She found solace in nature, walking, swimming or being out in the garden, even volunteering at a local plant nursery.

She was adventurous and loved to travel but equally loved being at home. She made every house they lived in feel like a home.

Her hospitality was so natural and genuine. Her amazing cooking and baking were one of her creative expressions. She always made everything look and taste so incredible and appear so effortless.

She was so generous with her talents and her time.
Everyone who came into Lynne’s orbit, felt special, loved, welcome and safe.

She was kind, curious, wise, fun, generous, capable and so much more…

It’s hard to imagine a life without Lynnie in it. To me and my family, she will forever be a golden thread woven into the tapestry of our lives. We are in part who we are because of who she was. ❤️

Dear Lynne, what to say?
Hard to put into words who Lynn was to all who knew her. She had the best smile, always with warmth and so much life in her eyes. She was woman of wisdom and gave generously of her time. She was kind, always had an ear to listen. She was a down to earth person who looked into the heart of people but never with judgement.
We sort her out for her clear perspectives.
She was hospitable
Nothing was ever too much trouble. She welcomed strangers and made them feel at home. She was always there to cheer on those of us who needed support and encouragement.
She loved with her whole heart

Lynne was much loved part of Fatherheart Ministries for the last 18 years.

Lynney we miss you already but eternally grateful for the place that you have had in our lives.

I extend my love to Jim, Nick, Charlotte and Alex the absolute loves of her life

Lynne a incredible amazing person. Full of life, love, compassion. It's hard to believe you are no longer on this earth. Every time we meet was so special to us & the last time we saw you was in our home in Taupo who knew that would be the last time on this earth. Even though we lived in different parts of the world you & Jim have always been friends. We will miss you & will see you again.
Jim & family our arms reach across the ocean & send you so much love & massive hugs. We know your hearts are broken. Please know you all are in our thoughts & prayers.

Lynne thank you for your friendship, love, warmth and openness. I’m sorry I dropped off radar after my Oliver passed away. Things shifted in my heart for a long time and it was a very dark time. I will forever be grateful for our time together and the love and acceptance into your home and family. You, Jim, Nick, Alex and Charlotte are all in my prayers. I am devastated and my heart aches for you and your family and yet I know that you are finally home at peace and are more alive than ever before.

Give my Ollie a hug and kiss from me.

Lynne life has been a beautiful manifestation of God’s love, grace, and hope. You loved your family and friends so deeply and so well, and through your life, many experienced the love of God.

We will miss you, Lynne. Your love, kindness, and the way you lived your life will remain in our hearts.

Thank you for the beautiful legacy you leave behind.

I remember with fondness our time at Newtown Mission during the '90's. My prayers are for Jim and the family. We'll see her again.

So saddened to hear this news. We have many fond memories of great feasts in Lynne and Jim's home and to have the privilege of walking with them as they transitioned from a complicated church situation into the love of the Father. A Schools and other wonderful times with Lynne. Our thoughts and prayers are with Jim and the family and friends who will be grieving her parting. Comfort, comfort, says our God.

I have very fond memories of working with Lynne on things related to Fatherheart Australia. I've had many pleasant phone calls with her talking through work and life. I saw Lynne as a very warm woman with a huge heart full of love, especially toward her own family. She will be missed. Jess and I are still so shocked of her sudden departure. Our hearts and prayers go out to Jim and the family.

I had the privilege of leading one of our Fatherheart Ministries ‘A’ Schools together with Lynne and Jim in Sydney earlier this year. As an ‘A’ School leader, Lynne had a huge heart for people and a deep desire to see others discover their true destiny as beloved sons and daughters. Together with Jim, and a close-knit group of friends, she has served faithfully to this end since attending the first Inheriting the Nations School in 2008, later becoming an ‘A' School leader. During our recent time together, she shared her dream to see the love of the Father spread across continent in this new season. She was humble, generous, had a heart to learn and a strong desire to go deeper. Nia and I miss our growing friendship, yet trust that the dream that Lynne carried in her heart will still become an unfolding reality.