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David Lynch Obituary
Fr. David (Charles C.) Lynch, 72, fell asleep in the Lord Sunday, June 29 on the Feast of SS. Peter and Paul. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Martha; two daughters Margaret (Steve) Chobanian of Cary, IL and Caroline (David) Vuyadinov of Hamilton, Ontario; and grandchildren, Sarah, Justin, Nathan, Dimitri and Lazarus. Wake on Wednesday, July 2, 4 to 8:30 p.m. Funeral Mass on Thursday, July 3 at 11 a.m., both at Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church, 1449 N. Quentin Rd., Palatine, IL. Interment, Windridge Memorial Park. Info Skaja Bachmann Funeral Home, 815-455-2233.
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Memories and Condolences
for David Lynch
The Hallett's
Bob Hallett and family
August 19, 2008
Dear Martha and family, We want to express our most heart felt coldolences upon hearing the news of Fr. Lyches passing. We had many wonderful memories of times spent at your home for dinner and during the holidays growing up in Greenville. I will always cherish the memory of Fr. Lynch's Celebration of midnight mass on many a Christmas Eve.
TONY GUARINO
July 30, 2008
Dear MARTHA
I HAVE SO MANY GOOD MEMORIES OF MY COUSIN CHUCK FROM THE TIME WHEN WE WERE LITTLE KIDS AND THROUGH THE YEARS OF GROWING UP. I CAN NEVER THANK THE TWO OF YOU ENOUGH FOR COMING TO GA. FOR MADGE'S FUNERAL. I ONLY HAD TO ASK HIM ONCE AND THE TWO OF YOU WERE ON YOURE WAY HERE. I KNOW THESE ARE HARD TIMES FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO ALL OF YOU.
Sdn. Irenaios, Dionysia, Nathan, and David Anderson
July 18, 2008
Dear Khouria Martha, Margaret, and beloved family in Christ,
Our family remembers Fr. David with great love as a faithful priest and a gentleman (in the literal sense of the word). We will pray for him and you--his family--before the relics of St. Herman here in Kodiak. Even in the midst of our sorrow with you at Fr. David's passing we rejoice in the hope of the resurrection. May his memory be eternal!
August 20, 2000 Fr. David and Martha Lynch, with daughter Margaret and future son-in-law Steve Chobanian on the steps of St. Augustine Orthodox Church, Denver CO
July 15, 2008
August 15, 2000 at home in Littleton, Co
July 15, 2008
Fr. Ambrose-Priestmonk
July 14, 2008
My Dear Family of Fr. David,
Pray this message reaches you all, My prayers go out for Fr. David. People who new him here in Dever send their prayers.
His Memory be Eternal
Fr. Ambrose-Priestmonk Omayas
July 14, 2008
Dear
Family of Fr. David,
My Prayers go out to you all. It was a pleasure working
with Fr. David during his tenure at Saints Augustine' in Denver. I will
remember him in my Liturgies. May His Memory be Eternal.
Rich Benton
July 14, 2008
Dear Lynches,
Fr David is a beloved father and gentleman, whom we were lucky enough to grow to love, both as the man he was and as family to our friends. We will miss him tremendously. Thank God for his time with us on earth.
May he memory be eternal.
Rich, Hollie, Nellie, and Kali Benton
Fr. Athanasius & Kh. Michelle Dresdow
July 14, 2008
It is with sadness that we learned of the falling asleep in the Lord of Fr. David. May His memory be eternal, and may the Lord grant him rest where all the Saints repose. May He also grant all of you, Father's family and friends, His great peace and comfort that passes all understanding. You all remain in our prayers. With love and prayers in Christ,
Fr. Paul Maletta
July 13, 2008
Father David was a true gentleman and a good priest who serve the Lord will great love. I will always treasure the warmth and love that Father David displayed. Memory Eternal!
Malek Rihani
July 13, 2008
Beloved Khouriyeh Martha,
We share your sadness for this untimely loss, and we pray that God will comfort and strengthen you and your family, as on He can. It was such a blessing and a privilege for me to share God's holy Altar with Fr. David. His kindness, patience and wisdom were such an inspiration to so many. Memory eternal!
With Love,
Priest malek and Kh. Dina.
April 22, 2007 with Fr. Patrick Reardon and Fr. Marc Bulos at the baptism of his grandson Lazarus
July 12, 2008
November 19, 2007 with grandson Lazarus on his 1st birthday at the Village Squire
July 12, 2008
November 22, 2007 Thanksgiving at Steve and Margaret's house
July 12, 2008
June 9, 2007 with Martha and Bonnie Jensen for Sarah's graduation party
July 12, 2008
May 31, 2007 with Martha for Sarah's 18th birthday at John Evans restaurant
July 12, 2008
February 27, 2007 for Nathan's birthday at the Village Squire
July 12, 2008
Susan E. Martzowka
July 12, 2008
Aunt Martha, let me sent my condolences of the loss of Uncle Chuck. I will miss his warm kindness.
The Rev. Canon Robert G. Carroon
July 12, 2008
Dear Martha: Please accept my sincere condolences on Fr. David (Chuck)'s passing into the larger life. May God be with you and care for you in this time of grief. I have added him to my Guild of All Souls prayer list and will always remember our time together at St. James' in Milwaukee.
Fondlly Fr. Jerry
The Rev. Canon Robert G. Carroon
July 12, 2008
Dear Martha: Please accept my sincere condolences on Fr. David (Chuck)'s. May God be with you and care for you in this time of grief. I have added him to my Guild of All Souls prayer list and will always remember our time together at St. James' in Milwaukee.
Fondlly Fr. Jerry
June 18, 2007 for the birthdays dinner at Francesca's
July 12, 2008
Sept. 4, 2006 at Nathan's football game
July 12, 2008
Skip McCoy
July 11, 2008
Martha -our condolences to you and your family, Chuck was always someone very special and he still is in the Arms of Jesus. May His peace give you rest and comfort.
Chrismating his grandson, Justin Chobanian on the Feast of Pentecost June 11,2006
July 11, 2008
Thanksgiving 2002
July 11, 2008
The last picture of them taken March 13, 2008 - Martha's birthday at our favorite birthday restaurant - Francesca's
July 10, 2008
2006 Birthday Twins Milestone 40/70
July 10, 2008
Orthodox Festival of Arts, October 2, 2004
July 10, 2008
September 2, 2001 at his daughter's weddding
July 10, 2008
Lewis Wright, MD
July 9, 2008
Dear Martha,
I first met Father Lynch in l989 when he conducted an Anglo-Catholic pilgrimage to shrines in England. A couple of years later the two of you visited us in Virginia. You are both in our prayers.
Margaret (Lynch) Chobanian
July 7, 2008
MEMORIAL FUND - The family has requested that if you would like to send a gift in memory of Fr. Lynch, please send it to his most cherished altar: In Memory of Fr. David Lynch, St. August Orthodox Church, 55 W. 3d Ave., Denver CO 80223
Steven Perez
July 4, 2008
May Fr. David C. Lynch, live eternal!
A wonderful person know to Anglicans
and Orthodox throughout his journey.
Fr Stephen Herney, Pastor of St Michael Church
July 3, 2008
Rest eternal grant unto him O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace.
Rt. Rev. James Deschene
July 3, 2008
May God give eternal rest to a great soul who brought intelligence, faith and joy to so many in western-rite Orthodoxy. Dom James M. Deschene, Abbot of Christminster
Fr. Michael Tad Parks
July 2, 2008
Rest Eternal, Grant unto him, O Lord.
Well done, good and faithful servant.
Enter into the Joy of the Lord.
.
Tim Scroggs
July 2, 2008
Martha---Marilyn and I wish to express our deepest condolences on the passing of Chuck. He always retained a special place in the hearts of our family, especially my Mom, Dorothy. May you and your family find peace in this time of sorrow.
Gerald Rickaby
July 1, 2008
Martha- We sent you an email to
chuck's email address with lots of
memories.(also mailed) Our thoughts
and prayers are with your family as
you celebrate Chuck's life and
reunion with his Lord and Savior.
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