Edward-Lynch-Obituary

Mr. Edward J. Lynch

Guilford & Branford, Connecticut

Jul 30, 1929 – Dec 2, 2009

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BORN
July 30, 1929
DIED
December 2, 2009
LOCATION
Guilford & Branford, Connecticut

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In CT Hospice, Branford, Wednesday, December 2, 2009, Edward J. Lynch, 80, of Riverwalk, Branford, formerly of Guilford. Beloved husband of Nancy Dejon Lynch. Loving father of Dennis E. Lynch of Guilford, Mary Eileen Fillion of Killingworth, Kate Lynch of Hamden, Nancy L. Faccadio of Killingworth and Patricia L. Mathews of Higganum. Brother of James W. Lynch of Ft. Myers, FL, formerly of Durham. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Therese Church, 105 Leetes Island Rd, Branford on Saturday, December 5 at 10am. Burial will follow Mass in St. George Cemetery, Hubbard Rd, Guilford. Friends may call Friday, December 4 from 5–7pm at the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St, Guilford. For more information or to place an on-line condolence, please visit www.GuilfordFuneralHome.com

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Mary Eileen and family - I was so sorry to hear about your dad. I have so many wonderful memories from "the old neighorhood", and visiting your house. May the love and memories of your dad help get you through these difficult times ahead.

Dear Nancy and family: I am sorry to learn of Ed's death. I lost touch with you tho I often heard about Ed now and then.
He will be remembered here in Killingworth as a very fine
competent and charming principal. He made his mark here
and I am sure whatever he did. My deepest sympathies to
all of you. Florence Marrone

Nancy, Dennis, Mary Eileen, Katy, Nancy, and Patricia. For some 46 years since you all moved to Winthrop Road, I could not have known a better neighbor, mentor, and friend than Ed. I can say I am a better man for having known him. Please know the Jacobs family will keep him close in our thoughts.

Mr Lynch was my 6th grade teacher in 58-59 at High Plains School in Orange. He was also one of my favorite teachers. Sixth grade is such an important year. What a wonderful leader we had in Mr Lynch: the perfect person to help us begin the transition from childhood to Jr High and adulthood. He created a very special relationship with us all. He even took our whole class to a Yale football game! I'm sure none of his students will ever forget him. I know I won't. Please accept my deepest...

Dear Kate Craig and Family
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your Dad. I pray that God will continue to comfort you and give you strength as you reflect on the wonderful memories you have from your life with your Dad. Peace and love
The Salsman Family

Nancy, Dennis, MaryEileen, Katy,Nancy,and patricia, My heart is deeply saddened by Eddie's passing. My deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with you. Rosemary Lynch

Kate & Craig,
Our hearts go out to you and your entire family. We want you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Your friends from Seas The Moment, Mike & Beth, Pete & Chris

Nancy and family, I was so sorry to read of the death of Ed he was such a wonderful person .I remember the first time I met him.It was at your home in Guilford at one of the many great picnics we attended . He was so friendly and kind to me, it was as though I was his relative not Mike.He will be missed. Take care of yourself Nancy these next few weeks will be hard but you have a wonderful family that will help you through it just as mine did. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I'm...

Please accept my sympathies. He was a wonderful teacher now half a century ago, and he was one of a handful that inspired me on my academic journey through life.