He was raised in Athol and graduated from Athol High School. He later lived in Lunenburg and Panama City, Fla., where he worked as the manager for the KOA Campground for several years. Most recently, he was working as the city manager in Stevenson, Ala.
He was the beloved father of Kelly A. MacLean of Stoughton; grandfather of Riley M. and Connor M. MacLean; brother of Carol Lynch of Woburn, Russell and Jon Lynch, both of California, Joyce Matthews of Lunenburg, Jacquelyn Lynch of Florida and Jan Lynch of Indiana. He is also survived by his former wife, Deborah S. Lynch (Grimes) of Carver.
LYNCH -- The family will receive relatives and friends at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home, 455 Washington St., Canton, on Saturday from 2-4 p.m. A prayer service, conducted by the Rev. Phyllis Frechette, will follow the visitation at 4 p.m. Interment will be private. Donations may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society, 1115 W. Chestnut St., Brockton, MA 02401.
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Susan Bazin
August 25, 2007
Hey Sweetheart,
I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I think about you and the children often.
Love,
Mumma
Ginny
August 23, 2007
Kelly,
Know that my prayers are with you and your family at the loss of your Dad..
May his soul rest in the peace of Christ...
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