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Dr. George D. Lynch of Hanover died Dec. 11, after a long illness at John Scott House in Braintree. Son of the late George F. and Dorothy (nee Langley) Lynch, he was born July 22, 1927, in Taunton. After graduating at 16 years old from Brockton High School, George attended the College of the Holy Cross, Class of 1951, and then graduated from Georgetown University School of Dentistry in 1957, before opening his dental practice in Whitman, where he practiced for almost 50 years. He was a part-time national college talent scout for the New England Patriots, then the New York Giants for 30 years. In the 1960s and 1970s, he recruited young men for the football program at Holy Cross College, as well as mentoring them toward academic success. George was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II, raised horses at his farm, was an avid equestrian, enjoyed gardening (his house was selected for the garden club tour), was a lifelong subscriber to the Boston Symphony Orchestra, theater enthusiast and loyal friend to many. George is survived by his sister, Carol Stevens of West Bridgewater; and his brothers, Gerald Lynch of Avon and Kevin Lynch of Brockton. He was the devoted father of Catherine Leary of Raleigh, N.C., Robin Lynch of West Tisbury, Kara Harty and her husband Matt of Rockville, Md., Dr. George Lynch Jr. and his wife Julie (nee Fontaine) of Duxbury and Phillip Lynch and his wife Maureen (nee Hanley) of Westport, Conn.; loving grandfather of Meghan and Caroline Leary, Benjamin, William, and Samuel Brewer, Jaryn Conway, Emily Lynch, Phillip Jr. and Brendan Lynch, Finn and Maris Harty. He was the former husband of the late Patricia Davis of Plainville; longtime companion of Elizabeth Puffer of Duxbury. Visiting hours in the Sullivan Funeral Home, 551 Washington St., Rte. 53, in Hanover, Friday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday at 9 a.m. in St. Mary of the Sacred Heart Church, 392 Hanover St., Rte. 139, in Hanover. Interment in Hanover Center Cemetery. For directions and our online guest book, visit SullivanFuneralHomes.com. Sullivan Funeral Homes 781-878-0920, 781-293-2020 Family Owned & Operated Since 1897

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Published by The Enterprise on Dec. 13, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for George Lynch

16 Entries

Carol Rosado

April 4, 2025

This was my great uncle. He is the reason I am 35 and never had a cavity. This was my grandmother Carol's brother.

Debra Bearce

December 6, 2024

I worked for him it was my first job.

Phillip Lynch

December 6, 2019

Missing my Dad, and cherishing the beautiful notes that many dear friends shared. He would have been deeply touched!

Edward J. Waitt

December 15, 2012

Dear Family of Dr. George, Most sincere condolences to you from Edward J. Waitt and family. We appreciated his fine dental work for many years. The Doctor and I spoke many times about our experiences in the Montello section of Brockton; had many good laughs; and he enjoyed my homemade cabbage soup and chop suey. Eddie Waitt

Jean Hall-Cabral

December 14, 2012

My deepest sympathy to the Lynch Family. RIP George - you were a great "boss" and a very good friend and advisor thru the years.

Bruce & Mary Ann Benner

December 14, 2012

The Benners will all miss the office visits and all the laughs. Dr. Lynch always had a great story, tears of laughter and a steady hand.A good friend to my Grandfather, Grandmother Mom, Dad, my two sons and wife. Hope you ride a great hunter in heaven Doc.

John Duval

December 14, 2012

So many happy years have gone by. George'
s Dad worked with my grandfather in the pharmacy.So my thoughts of Dr. Lynch go way back in my life. I scooped so many 5 cent ice cream cones for the well behaved children at the office. For several years George did no come in to the pharmacy and when I asked why he said too many people wanted him to look in to thier mouths. I also remember the time a patient took penicillin at the soda fountain and he had a reaction. Within minutes Dr. Lynch was there and treated the gentleman and all was well. I am a big football fan and it was always a pleasure to talk football when every we had a chance. Thanks for the memories. God Bless You

Noel Constantino

December 14, 2012

Carol, So Sorry for your loss. Sounds as if he was greatly loved. Noel

Barbara Derosier

December 14, 2012

To many in Whitman he was 'just the dentist'. But to so many others he was a treasured friend. Most don't know the many kindnesses he freely gave. I have lost a truly treasured friend.

Michael Harty

December 13, 2012

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Steve Fernandez

December 13, 2012

Thanks Doc for EVERYTHING....GO CROSS

Nancy Boisture-McTighe

December 13, 2012

I have so many wonderful memories of being around your father...from Holy Cross games to Superbowls! I hope you are comforted knowing that he is at peace and that my Dad welcomed him in Heaven with a big, " What the hell took you so long!!" I am glad they are together again!

Debbie Bearce

December 13, 2012

Very sorry to hear of Dr. Lynch's passing. He was a great friend to my Dad, Mike Belcher and he will be missed. RIP.

Brenda Sorrentino

December 13, 2012

I love you Dr. Lynch, my boss my dear friend.

Charles and Priscilla Benoit

December 13, 2012

Dr. Lynch was one of the kindest men that I have ever known. He was always there when I needed advise. His loyalty to Holy Cross and the young men who he helped recruit to Holy Cross was amazing.A man who helped so many while on this earth will certainly have a special place in heaven.

Barbara

December 13, 2012

Thank you Mr. Lynch for your service to our country, rest in peace.

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