Lincoln D. Lynch Jr.

MIDDLEBORO — Lincoln David Lynch Jr., 79, of Middleboro, died on June 12, 2008, at Jordan Hospital, Plymouth, after a brief illness. He was the husband of Marjorie T. (Monahan) Lynch, to whom he was married for 55 years.

Born in Bridgewater, Feb. 18, 1929, he was the son of the late Lincoln and Marie A (Murrell) Lynch Sr. He was a graduate of Boston University, majoring in business, class of 1951. He was an Army veteran involved in the Counter Intelligence Corps from 1951-1954 during the Korean War.

He obtained a master's degree in education in 1956, making the dean's list in both classes. He went on to Boston College, Chestnut Hill, received his doctorate in education administration with the class of 1976 and graduated with highest distinction.

He was assistant superintendent of schools for Pittsfield Public Schools from 1963 to 1968. He was superintendent of Middleboro schools from 1968 to 1989 and then went on to Avon, becoming the superintendent of schools from 1989 to 1994. He was a superintendent search consultant for several Massachusetts school departments. He was devoted to the Middleboro community and was a town moderator for Middleboro from 1988 to 1994.

He was the recipient of many awards including The American Association of School Administrators Distinguished Service Award. He was elected in 1986 as president of the New England Association of School Superintendents and elected in 1978 as president of the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents. He was a great communicator and was conference speaker for the Joint Conference Massachusetts Association of School Committees in 1970, '73, '75, '77. He was appointed by the governor to the Special Education 766 Task Force and Educational Advisory Council, Boston.

He was past-president of READS Inc., a special needs collaborative school, from 1973 to 1975. He was a life member of the National Education Association and the Massachusetts Congress of Parents, Teachers and Students. He was a member of Phi Delta Kappa, 1974 to present.

He was a member of the Middleboro Chamber of Commerce Charter and involved in many many civic affiliations. He was the founding originator of the Middleboro Chowder and Marching Society, 1968 to present; the Middleboro Lodge of Elks Finance Committee; and the Mitchell Memorial Club Junior Football Committee.

He will be warmheartedly remembered as a devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle and true friend. He had a very long, prolific and productive professional life, which included serving and giving to his community and organizations. His resume encompassed many youth organizations, community organizations, schools and totaled 11 compact pages. Mr. Lynch was a member of Holy Trinity Church in Harwich and Sacred Heart Church in Middleboro.

He always looked for the best educational endeavors, making him a man with a powerful mission. A man for all seasons, he will be remembered as a dedicated advocate for public education.

Survivors include his wife, Marjorie, of 55 years; four daughters, Maureen and David Hayden of Ashville, N.C., Kathleen and George Rodrigues of North Dartmouth, Eileen Lynch of Plymouth, and Christine and H. Michael Reilly of Pembroke; three sons, Lincoln and Susan Lynch III of Northboro, Brian and Kathleen Lynch of Middleboro, and Thomas and Sandra Lynch of Middleboro; one brother, Timothy T. Lynch, of Harwich; one sister, Marie Linowski, of Dennis; and 20 grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Thomas J. and Mark E. Lynch.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 16, at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 340 Centre St., Middleboro. Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Sunday, from 2 to 7 p.m., at the Ashley Funeral Home, 35 Oak St., Middleboro. Private burial will be held at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Dennis.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to The Lincoln D. Lynch Scholarship Fund, c/o Mayflower Cooperative Bank, 30 South Main St., Middleboro, MA 02346.

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