Thomas J. Lynch

Thomas J. Lynch, 88, of Worcester, died Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at the St. Francis Home.

He leaves his wife of 54 years, Anne M. (Henry) Lynch; a sister, Mary T. Goodell of Holden; many nephews and nieces and many grandnephews and grandnieces.

His brothers: John F. and James A. Lynch predeceased him.

Mr. Lynch was born in Worcester, son of Thomas and Caroline (Meade) Lynch. He lived in Worcester all his life.

He was a graduate of South High School. He studied at the University of West Virginia while in military service. He graduated from Clark University and earned a Master's degree from Worcester State University.

He was a navigator in the Army Air Force during World War II.

He was the principal of Millbury St. School for many years before retiring. Previously, he was the assistant principal at Mill Swan and Oxford St. schools. He began his teaching career at West Boylston St. School. During his long career as a teacher and principal, he also coached football, basketball and baseball at his schools.

He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Parish, the Vernon Hill American Legion Post 435, The Greendale Retired Men's Club and the Massachusetts Retired Teachers Assn.

In addition to his dedication to education, he enjoyed playing golf.

The calling hours are Friday, February 3 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Athy Memorial Home, 111 Lancaster St., Worcester. The funeral will be held Saturday, February 4 from the funeral home with a Mass at 10:30 a.m. in Blessed Sacrament Church, 555 Pleasant St., Worcester. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Blessed Sacrament Church, 551 Pleasant St., Worcester 01602 or St. Francis Home, 101 Plantation St., Worcester 01604.