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James Lynch Obituary
West Boylston - James Michael "Jim" Lynch, 94, a long-time resident of West Boylston, passed away peacefully at the Oakdale Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, West Boylston, on Saturday, October 5, 2019. He was born on February 15, 1925 in Chicopee, the son of John Raymond and Mary (Twarog) Lynch.
Jim left high school and proudly served for four years in the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. Nelson during WWII. He was a Fire Controlman First Class and saw service through the Mediterranean Campaign, Sicilian Invasion, North Atlantic convoy duties and Normandy Invasion, where his ship was torpedoed. Upon his honorable discharge, Jim went to Chicopee Trade School for Tool Making and Design. He went on to work at Cincinnati Milacron – Heald Corporation Worcester, retiring after 31 years of service.
Jim was a long-time member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in West Boylston, where he served as Lector and Cantor. He was a member of the Tin Can Sailors – the National Association of Destroyer Veterans, the Retired Men's Club of Greendale, the American Legion Post 0462 of Boston and sang with the Heald Glee Club.
Jim is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Rita (Leketa) Lynch; their sons, Michael J. Lynch and his wife, Patricia of Sterling and James B. Lynch and his wife, Annette of West Boylston: their daughter, Laurie A. Lynch of Swampscott; five grandchildren, Regina and her husband, Greg Picarrillo, Michael and his wife, Barbra, Brian Lynch, Samantha and John Lynch; three great grandchildren, Hazel Ann, Trevor and Kora Rae; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sisters; Frances and Theresa; and two brothers, Everett "Dutch" and Raymond.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a calling hour from 10 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at the Miles-Sterling Funeral and Tribute Center, 100 Worcester Rd., Sterling. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 10th at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 111 Worcester St., West Boylston. Burial will follow at Mt. Vernon Cemetery, 140 Worcester St., West Boylston. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jim's name to The Oakdale Nursing Home Activities Fund, 76 N. Main St., West Boylston, MA 01583 or to Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Memorial Fund, 111 Worcester St., West Boylston. To share a memory or offer a condolence visit
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Debbi (Budd) Glover
September 25, 2023
Sorry I never got to know Uncle and his family. Heaven has them all together again....(Terese daughter, Debbi)
March 30, 2020
I just heard about my Uncle Jim's death. I had many happy years with
him. S ympathy to Aunt Rita, Michael, Jim and Laurie.
Patty and Phil,
Kama Jayne
October 29, 2019
I have always remembered a conversation that I had with Jim years ago. He recounted how he had accidentally dropped and broken a dish that was dear to his wife. He was so upset with himself ! Yet Rita told him that his feelings were more important than the dish and immediately forgave him.
THAT is love! And he was SO touched to know that his heart was her most prized possession.
It was wonderful to know a couple who cared so deeply. I will carry that story with me forever.
Raymond Lynch
October 10, 2019
I will always remember how my Uncle Jim's smile would light up the room...
Ray and Sandy Lynch
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October 7, 2019
Our condolences to the Lynch family! Prayers and thoughts are with you all! Chuck &Patty Hale
Don Ware
October 7, 2019
Hi Rita,
Shirley and I send condolences and deepest sympathy for your loss of Jim. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Don & Shirley
Gina Manning
October 7, 2019
Laurie
John and I would like to express our deepest sympathy to you and your family for the loss of your dad. Hold on to all your precious memories as they will help you through the tough days. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Gina & John
Vincent Crosby
October 7, 2019
Please accept my sincere condolences.
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