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John Lynch Obituary

Lynch, John “Jack”; of Weidman, Michigan; age 79; passed away Sunday, October 25, 2015 after a brief illness. He was at home, surrounded by his wife Sandy, son Mike and wife Casey, and eight adoring grandchildren, Emily, Kathryn, Allison, Madeline, Luke, Carmen, Jonah and Caleb, as well as daughter-in-law, Tosha. Present by phone were son Patrick and wife Gloria, missionaries in Columbia, South America, and son Jim from Oklahoma. He is also survived by his brothers, Patrick and Michael. He was lovingly visited in his last week by his long-time secretary, Diana Hutchins, his dear friend, Gary Cole, and his brothers and grandchildren. He was the son of Edward Lynch, long-time Mt. Pleasant attorney and Dorothy Lynch, former beloved third grade teacher. Jack practiced as an oil and gas attorney in Mt. Pleasant for 52 years. He was a kind, generous person and will be missed by all. Private Memorial arrangements are being made by the family. To sign online guestbook, visit www.cremationsocietymidmi.com

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Published by Morning Sun from Oct. 26 to Nov. 1, 2015.

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Marilyn Satterlee

November 13, 2015

Condolences to Sandy & the family. "Jack " was a very kind, congenial & gentle man. He will surely be missed by all who knew him personally and professionally. Our hope is to see him someday, again in a better world, & under better circumstances. Our love & prayers to all.

Neil & Marilyn Satterlee, Kodak, Tennessee

Doug Grossa

November 10, 2015

I have many fond memories of Jack when I lived in Mt. Pleasant many years ago. He was such a kind and generous man. My condolences to Sandy and to all the family.

Donna Husted Kriss

October 30, 2015

I love Jack. He was always so kind to me when I was one of the urchins out at Coldwater lake during the summers. We hung out with Jack, the Doremires, Russ LaFreniere. Jack was attentive, funny, and always seemed to take the time to speak to me on a personal level, challenging me to do something great with my life. I am so deeply sorry for the empty hole he will be leaving. ((hugs)) Donna Husted Kriss

Imogene Utterback Pilarski

October 29, 2015

Jack was a classmate of mine in the 1954 MPHS Class. I fondly

remember his quick wit and sense of humor. I have been gone

from Mt. Pleasant for 60 years but have heard so many wonderful

stories about Jack's generosity and caring for so many. My

deepest condolences to Sandy and the family.

October 28, 2015

Jack Lynch was a fine person and attorney and friend and mentor to many. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Pat Gallagher

Joan Moses

October 28, 2015

Class of 1954....my deepest condolences to the entire family..Joan (Frederick) Moses, Mt. Pleasant.

October 27, 2015

I am so saddened for the loss of this "wonderful Man" We shared a lot of fond memories, and Irish tales.. over the years. He loved his wife,Sandy and children, and grandchildren, and spoke of you all often when the "cousins" got together . Judy Lanoue

George Howell

October 27, 2015

He was--and remains--the finest man I ever knew. He was my dear uncle, and he taught me what it is to be a man. There are no words to describe this sense of loss. Thank you, Uncle Jack, for everything, for your wisdom, your strength, and your always impeccable example.

Jeff Schwartz

October 27, 2015

I only knew Jack professionally. I respected him...he was a class act.

Fred Zollner

October 27, 2015

I am so saddened at the loss of my dear friend.
He truly was a wonderful man who touched so many
lives.My memories of the many adventures we shared as teenagers have been reeling thru my brain.I send my condolences to Sandy and to all of his family.

David Rice

October 27, 2015

Have 40 years passed so quickly? At a time when I needed some help, he helped and by doing so kept this Marine from giving up all hope. I will be forever grateful. Condolences to those close to him.

Gary and Joleen Randall

October 26, 2015

Our love and condolences to Sandy and her family. We have s fond memories of our time spent back in the day at your home and with your family.
Gary and Joleen Randall

Stephanie Decker Shehadeh

October 26, 2015

In the words of my mom, "...the world just lost one of the good ones."

Much love to the whole family,
Stephanie Decker Shehadeh

Karen Rhode

October 26, 2015

I sincerely extend my condolences to the Jack Lynch family. He was truly a great man that has helped many people that needed advice and was a patient listener. He seemed to be willing to go the extra mile for those in trouble. You are a fine family that I am proud to say I know and have enjoyed working with in school. I know that Jack will be missed greatly.

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