Obituaries

Richard F. Lynch

04/01/1948 - 04/10/2008

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Obituary For Richard F. Lynch

Richard F. Lynch, 60 of Rockland died on April 10, 2008 at his home, surrounded by family and cared for by Old Colony Hospice. He was born in Boston, son of the late Charles L. and Mary C. (Ryan) Lynch and was raised and educated in Roslindale. He was a graduate of Roslindale High School. Richard was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. A Rockland resident for the past 25 years, he had been employed for 18 years as a machinist at Symmons Industries in Braintree and had also worked at several other machine shops in Boston and on the South Shore. Richard was a past member of both the Abington American Legion and Veteran's of Foreign Wars. He was an animal lover and avid sports fan. He is survived by his wife Mary E. Martin of Rockland. He was the brother of Charles H. Lynch of Plymouth, Col. Robert E. Lynch of Washington, DC, Margaret L. Spang of Millbury and the late Thomas J. Lynch, Sr. and Stephen G. Lynch. Also surviving are his Godson and caretaker Thomas J. Lynch, Jr. and several other nieces and nephews along with his faithful companion "Clayton", the Martin brothers and sistersand his beloved brother and sister in heart and love, Kevin and Linda Sullivan. A Funeral was held from the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union St. ROCKLAND on Monday, April 14th at 8:15 AM. A Funeral Mass will follow in Holy Family Church at 9:00 AM. Calling hours were on Sunday, April 13th from 5:00-8:00 PM. After cremation, inurnment will be on Friday April 18th at 11:00 AM in the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne. . Donations in his memory may be made to Old Colony Hospice, 1 Credit Union Way, Randolph, MA. 02368, or the Jimmy Fund, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor Brookline, MA 02445.

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  • 05/25/2021

    With our deepest sympathy to all the Lynch family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

  • 05/25/2021

    Charley, Pam & Family, Our thoughts & prayers are with you all. With our deepest sympathy. Love, Terry & Wanda

  • 05/25/2021

    Mary, I am keeping you in my prayers and thinking of you. My Deepest sympathy. He is at peace. Gary

  • 05/25/2021

    Mary, We are very sorry to hear of the passing of Richard. You are in our thoughts and prayers in this time of need. Andy and Jason

  • 05/25/2021

    May he rest in peace I did not know the man put know his brother Charley very well and I send my comfort to all his family and friends

  • 05/25/2021

    Mary - My deepest sympathies & condolences at this time. Love to you both, your nephew.

  • 05/25/2021

    Please accept our deepest sympathy to all the Lynch family. You are in our prayers.

  • 05/25/2021

    Mary, Sorry We never made the connect at work but you and Richard spent the weekend with us in Maine. I am so sorry for your loss. Maureen Mulcahy

  • 05/25/2021

    Charley... my sincere condolences for you and your Family... my thoughts and prayers are with you during the loss of your brother Richard

  • 05/25/2021

    Charley and Pam, We are really sorry to hear of your loss. Times like these are never easy but know that there are a lot of your friends, brothers and family keeping you in their thoughts and prayers. Love ya, Nan and Paul

  • 05/25/2021

    A great friend. I will miss him dearly.

  • 05/25/2021

    We are sorry for your loss. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you in these trying times. Godspeed.

  • 05/25/2021

    Peggy and Charley, Cliff and I extend our deepest sympathy to you both and your family... You are in our thoughts and prayers... We are with you in sprit.

  • 05/25/2021

    We all lost a good friend and a decent person of integrity. We will all have fond memories. Sorry in your loss. my heart goes out to you and your family.

  • 05/25/2021

    Dick was a genuine good friend and will be greatly missed.

  • 05/25/2021

    I WAS GLAD THAT A FEW WEEKS AGO, MY FRIENDS AND I WERE ABLE TO VISIT RICH AND MARY AND SHARE MEMORIES TOGETHER. RICH TOLD A FEW FUNNY STORIES HIMSELF. MY SYMPATHIES TO MARY AND THE REST OF HIS FAMILY, FRED KING

  • 05/25/2021

    Brother Charlie and Family, just want to send our love and prayers to Ya'll. Sorry we couldn't be there Brother.

  • 05/25/2021

    Charlie, Pam, & the Lynch Family, Our love and prayers are with you, Ken & Terry

  • 05/25/2021

    Dick will be miss at SYMMONS.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  • 05/25/2021

    Mary, Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your husband.

  • 05/25/2021

    Mary and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. We treasure our wonderful memories with Richard, especially those times of fun and laughter on Christmas Eve! Richard will always be in our hearts, and may he rest in peace.

  • 05/25/2021

    Mary, I am keeping you close in my prayers and thinking of you. Deepest sympathy.

  • 05/25/2021

    Mary, I sorry for your loss of Richard.

  • 05/25/2021

    My thoughts are with you and your family at this most difficult time.

  • 05/25/2021

    Charlie we are so sorry to hear of the passing. Wish we could be there for you. marvin

  • 05/25/2021

    Our thoughts & prayers are with you and your family in this , your time of lost .

  • 05/25/2021

    Charlie, Pam & Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You have our deepest sympathy, more than words can say.

  • 05/25/2021

    Our prayers are with the Family bro eddie

  • 05/25/2021

    as you enter the house built without hands, know that you are not forgotten, and loved very much , so mote it be

  • 05/25/2021

    Scott and I will miss Richard very much, and are thinking of you with love.

  • 05/25/2021

    Mary, My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Linda Spargo

  • 05/25/2021

    Love you Richard!

  • 05/25/2021

    Mary, our thoughts are with you. Richard was one of the good guys. Paul and Ann

  • 05/25/2021

    Mary, I am so sorry to hear Richard's passing. May you find comfort knowing he is at peace.

  • 05/25/2021

    Mary, sorry for you loss. My prayers are with you and your family.

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