Peter L. Lynch

UXBRIDGE - Peter L. Lynch, age 81, lifelong resident of Uxbridge, died at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. He was the loving husband of Judith M. Lynch (Petricone) for 46 years.

Peter was born on September 25, 1941 in Woonsocket, RI to the late John J. and Dorothy Lynch (Kolb).

Peter attended Uxbridge Public Schools for elementary and middle school and graduated from St. Mary's Central Catholic High School in Milford. Peter continued his education attending Philip Neri Seminary for one year. He graduated from St. Francis College/University of New England in Biddeford, ME in 1964 and earned his master's degree from Niagara University.

His career in education began at Douglas High School, in Douglas, MA as a history teacher until returning to Niagara University as Dean of Men. He then worked for the Grafton School System as a guidance counselor and finally, assistant principal. He finished his educational career at Blackstone Valley Regional Technical High School, where he retired from, as Director of Guidance.

Peter was a lifetime member of St. Mary's Church, where he was extremely active. He was a eucharistic minister, usher, member of the Finance Committee, was the Chairman of the Board for St. Mary Cemetery committee and a life member of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed many decades of traveling to New Hampshire with family and friends, where he was member of the Elks Lodge #2312 in Plymouth, NH. He was also on the Board of Trustees for St. Francis College/ University of New England for over 35 years, where was on two Presidential search committees for the university. He also served on the Uxbridge School Committee, member of the former Ocean State Power Scholarship Committee and the Board of Directors at St. Camillus. Despite being involved in his community so heavily, Peter was most involved at home with his beloved wife and daughter. He was active in everything they were active in and showed unwavering support and love.

He also enjoyed visiting all the new local breweries opening with friends on their "Brewery Pilgrimages." He was a proud member of the "Mug Club" at the Woodstock Inn, Woodstock, NH.

In addition to his wife, Peter is survived his daughter Julie M. Lynch and her husband Gary LaMotte of Hampden; his brothers: John J. Lynch, Jr. of Uxbridge and Robert E. Lynch and his wife Paula of Ft. Myers, FL and many nieces and nephews who thought the world of him.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, November 10 from 4-7 PM and Friday, November 11 from 9:30-10:30 AM at Buma Funeral Home, 101 N. Main Street, Uxbridge.

A Mass of Christian of Burial will be held on Friday, November 11 at 11 AM at St. Mary's Church, 77 Mendon St., Uxbridge.

Interment St. Mary's Cemetery, Uxbridge.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Peter's name may be made to: St. Mary Church, 77 Mendon Street, Uxbridge, MA 01569 or Peter Lynch Scholarship Fund c/o Unibank, 25 N. Main Street, Uxbridge, MA 01569.

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