Madison Antoinette Lynch Dingee, 16, of Salt Point, NY passed away suddenly after a tragic car accident on the afternoon of Tuesday, December 21, 2021 just days before her seventeenth birthday.  Madison was born in Poughkeepsie, NY on December 28, 2004 to Louise M. Lynch and Richard Dingee.

Madison who was in her junior year was an honor roll student at Our Lady of Lourdes High School in Poughkeepsie after attending elementary and middle school in the Millbrook CSD.  Not only was she a high achiever academically but her quest to excel at everything she loved included other activities such as horseback riding, skiing, snowboarding, dancing, listening to country music and lacrosse, just to name a few.   Her love of horses, dogs and all other animals led her to begin exploring college opportunities which would allow her to have a career in helping heal animals.

Madison is also survived by her mother and father along with her sister, Alexandra Barruso of Nashville, TN, brothers, Austin Dingee of San Antonio, Texas and Travis Dingee of Pleasant Valley. Madi was a loving and involved aunt to her sister's two daughters, Layla Rose Barruso (10) and Eloise Mendenhall (4).  Madi was also blessed with a large group of friends that loved, respected and protected her including Jayden Silvia, Gabbi Radovic (or as Madi referred to as Gibbi) and Sophia Mackey amongst a host of other true friends that always had her best interests at heart. Madi is also survived by her two dogs, Jack & Brodie!

Madi was the center of many lives with her infectious warm sunshine which she imbued upon everyone she touched.  When she saw that someone was having a bad day, her focus was on sharing a story, picking up a Starbuck's treat to share or finding a way to bring a smile to their faces.  Her kindness and smile were contagious.

Madi loved to stay busy and began working at an early age doing things she loved serving the community.  Her work ethic was highly unusual for a sixteen year old and was appreciated by many.  Some of her jobs included working with horses, working as a server at Millbrook Golf & Tennis Club and a ski rental shop associate at Butternut Ski Basin in Great Barrington, Massachusetts.

The world is a lonelier place without her but we now have a special guardian angel that's making heaven's angels' smile a bit brighter.  If you were lucky enough to have crossed paths with Madi, you'll remember her smile forever!

There will be a "celebration of life" memorial service on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 from 4  - 7 pm at Allen Funeral Home,3270 Franklin Ave., Millbrook, NY.