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William Lynch Obituary
AGE: 77 • Middletown
William D. Lynch, 77, of Middletown passed away peacefully on Monday, August 28, 2017 at Seasons Hospice Inpatient Unit at Christiana Hospital.
Bill served as a police officer for the city of Wilmington for over 21 years, retiring as Captain in 1983. He then worked as Manager of Corporate Security for Hercules retiring in 2002.
He was preceded in death by his daughter Letitia Ann.
Bill is survived by his wife of 55 years, Roberta "Bobbie"; his daughter Stacy and her husband John Sanders; his 3 granddaughters Maura, Abigail and Amanda; and his sister Ellen Valiante.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday morning September 1st at 10 am at St. Hedwig Church, 408 S. Harrison Street, Wilmington, DE. Visitation will be held Thursday evening August 31 from 7-9pm at Daniels & Hutchison Funeral Home, 212 N. Broad St., Middletown. Interment will be in Cathedral Cemetery, Wilmington, DE.
In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to Shriners Hospital for Children, 3551 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19140.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Lynch
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Richard Brown
August 25, 2025
Great man, great policeman and leader.
GERRY Samson
August 25, 2024
Another Anniversary Bill, Gone but not forgotten
GERRY Samson
August 25, 2023
Remembering Bill on his anniversary
GERRY Samson
August 25, 2020
Cant believe that its been 3 years of Bills passing already. Bill was a great FRIEND. One hell of a mentor while I was on the PD. We shared many good times. Your family gatherings were a blast. Rest in Peace Captain
Rich Brown
August 25, 2020
Can’t believe it has been 3 years sense Bill’s passing. I just read the comments from three years ago and realized several of his July 1970 Recruit class have joined Bill. God bless the Lynch family and those who have joined him in peace.
Rich Brown and family Lewes ,De.
TENUI NEC DIMITTAM
August 25, 2020
PANCHO SAY HELLO TO ALL SALESIANS-SALESIANUM WAS GOOD FOUNDATION-TENUI NEC DIMITTAM-"I HAVE TAKEN HOLD AND WILL NOT LET GO"-LATIN MOTTO OF SALESIANUM/SALLIES WILMINGTON DE.
william lynch
September 7, 2017
Sincere sympathy to Bobbie, Stacey and family......we have fun memories of Bill. Carole and Jack Evancho
CHILDREN'S FARM....
BEVERLY/ARNIE SAMSON
September 6, 2017
TENUI NEC DIMITTAM..."I'VE TAKEN HOLD AND WON'T LET GO"...LATIN MOTTO OF SALESIANUM...
'59...
PANCHO WAS CENTER AND HARRY WAS QUARTERBACK...FOR SALLIES....'58..
SINCERE SYMPATHIES TO FAMILY...BLESSINGS/LOVE...
BEVERLY/ARNIE SAMSON.
Dave Earhart
September 2, 2017
Bye Bye BillWe had some good times.Rest In Peace my friend.Dave Earhart
Russ Fernandes
August 31, 2017
Sending sincere condolences to the Lynch family at this difficult time. So sorry to hear this news; first met Bill when I was a recruit in the July 1970 WPD Academy. Great guy, may he rest in peace.
Marie Fogg
August 31, 2017
Dear Bobbie and Stacy,
Extending my deepest sympathy for the loss of your beloved husband and father, Bill. May the memories of happy times help to ease your pain.
Marie Undorf Fogg
Marilou Ghecas Szymanski
August 31, 2017
Mrs. Lynch, you and Mr. Lynch were part of our family and although it has been years since we spoke, you are always in my heart. I am sure Lou is waiting to give Bill a huge high five! Much love, Marilou Ghecas Szymanski
Bruce and Nancy Steinberg
August 30, 2017
Bobbie and Stacy
I am truly sorry for your loss. I remember being around Bill and you guys in Meetinghouse Hill. I will always remember you guys as great neighbors and Bill as a personal friend above and beyond police brothers
E. Mark Tigani
August 30, 2017
My heart goes out to you Bobby .Bill was a great guy and a great cop . He will be missed . God bless
William L. Lamphere
August 30, 2017
We are so sorry that Bill has passed on. He was a wonderful person and he will be truly missed by all who knew him. Our sincere condolences to Bobbie, his relatives and friends. We will always have fond memories to cherish. Bill & Cathie Lamphere
August 30, 2017
As a little girl, I remember Uncle Billy was alway smiling and laughing at family gatherings. Sending you all my love and sympathy.
-Maureen McGowan
Joe Miller
August 30, 2017
Dear "Bobbie," Words cannot express my sorrow, and that which you share for the loss of your Bill. He was a life long friend, who shared so many memories with me. He and his brother Danny are as much a part of me which I'll never forget. Growing up together with him, was my honor.
John Carr (Ret. WPD)
August 30, 2017
My condolences to the Lynch family. I'm so sorry to hear the passing of Bill. He'll be deeply missed. R.I.P. Brother..
Nancy and Gerry Samson
August 30, 2017
Will always remember Bill from his photo that you posted. Bill and I always had a great time on the dept. and ASIS.
He will be missed. Our sincere condolences. Will be praying for Bobbie and Stacy
Stan Fletcher
August 30, 2017
Sorry I can't make the services. Bill was my DI in 1969, and I'll aways remember the first day I met him at the academy, 1213 Walnut St.....a day to remember. He was one of the best and I'm very sorry to hear of his passing. He will always be remembered.
Stan Fletcher (Ret.Lt.WPD)
Peter & Valma Episcopo
August 30, 2017
We are sad to hear of his death my he rest in peace. He was one of the first people I met at the police academy in 1972. He was always a fair and honest person, and I will always remember him.
Our condolences are with his family
Stan & Alma Friedman
August 30, 2017
Bobbie & Stacy,
We are so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. We are so sorry that we will not be able to make the funeral. Please give our regards to Ellen.
God Speed,
Stan & Alma Friedman
August 30, 2017
I'm so sorry for your loss.
May the God of all comfort, bring comfort to the Lynch family during these difficult times.
(2 Corin.1:3,4)
Richard Brown
August 30, 2017
Bill was an awesome person. He helped me get in the police academy July of 1970. He was a cops cop. Someone who would listen when you talked to him. I'm sure he will be dearly missed by all. I send my sincere condolences to his family.
Francis Green
August 30, 2017
Deepest sympathies to the Lynch and Valiante families. Rest in Peace Bill.
Franny Green
Lewes De.
Jason Bochniak
August 30, 2017
Bill was such a fum loving guy with a great smile and always had a quick joke for you while drinking a beer. Never an unwelcoming or uncomfortably moment with Bill. I did not get a chance to spend a tremendous amount of time with Bill over the last 18 years but the time I spent with him was always memorable!! I sure will miss that guy!
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