Celebrating the life of
John M. Lynch
March 06, 1928 - February 03, 2010
BLUFFTON, S.C. - John M. Lynch, Jr., 81, of Bluffton, S.C., and formerly of Oneonta, NY, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010, in Savannah, Georgia.
John was born March 6, 1928, in East Meadow, Long Island, NY, the son of John M. Sr. and Mary Wolf Lynch.
On Sept. 23, 1950, John was married to Clara Bellows.
He proudly served in the United States Army, enlisting in 1945, and was stationed in Japan.
Until his retirement, John worked for many years at the Oneonta Consolidated School as the superintendent of grounds and maintenance.
John is survived by his wife of 59 years, Clara Lynch; his son, Gary John Lynch and his wife, Deb; and his daughter, Barbara Werdann and her husband, Frank. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Melissa Brockway and her husband, Randy, Kristin Werdann, Brennan, Collin, Zachary, and Adam Lynch; his great-granddaughter, Taryn Brockway; his two brothers, Howard and Edward Lynch; and his sister, Theresa Freiberger.
John was predeceased by his son, Douglas Lynch; his mother and father, Mary and John; and his sister, Margaret Tilton.
Funeral arrangements are pending at this time.
To Clara and family members, our sincere condolences for the loss of our beloved John. It was our joy to know both John and Clara as friends and neighbors. We wish you God's peace. Love Edrith, Reggie, Ellen, and Stan Bray
- Ellen Bray, Bluffton, SC
Dear Clara & Family Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
- John & Marge Dwyer, Hilton Head Island, SC
Dear Clara and Family, We read of John's passing in the newspaper yesterday and we are saddened by this news. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time. John and Clara were one of the first neighbors we met. He always had a kind word to say. We will miss him. John will be fondly remembered.
- Joy and John Licata, Bluffton, SC
Dear Clara & Family, Carroll & I read about Johns passing away this morning. We are so sorry and want you to know that our thoughts & prayers are with you. I feel bad that our lives become so busy that we didn't get to spend more time with you both. We have such fond memories of both you & John in Oneonta as well as here in South Carolina. Be sure to let us know if we can do anything for you. With Warm Thoughts & Prayers, Bettina & Carroll Munson
- Bettina Munson, Bluffton, SC
Clara, With the passing of John, it is hard to put into words during difficult time's. Just our love and thought's are with you and your family. Bob and Pam Wootton # 75
- Bob&Pam Wootton, Bluffton, SC
Clara and family, We share your loss at John's passing. He was a very special friend and neighbor who will be sadly missed and fondly remembered. Sincerely, Tillie and Joe Pallo
- Tillie Pallo, Bluffton, SC
To Clara and family members, our sincere condolences for the loss of our beloved John. It was our joy to know both John and Clara as friends and neighbors. We wish you God's peace. Love Edrith, Reggie, Ellen, and Stan Bray
- Ellen Bray, Bluffton, SC
Dear Clara & Family Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
- John & Marge Dwyer, Hilton Head Island, SC
Dear Clara and Family, We read of John's passing in the newspaper yesterday and we are saddened by this news. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time. John and Clara were one of the first neighbors we met. He always had a kind word to say. We will miss him. John will be fondly remembered.
- Joy and John Licata, Bluffton, SC
Dear Clara & Family, Carroll & I read about Johns passing away this morning. We are so sorry and want you to know that our thoughts & prayers are with you. I feel bad that our lives become so busy that we didn't get to spend more time with you both. We have such fond memories of both you & John in Oneonta as well as here in South Carolina. Be sure to let us know if we can do anything for you. With Warm Thoughts & Prayers, Bettina & Carroll Munson
- Bettina Munson, Bluffton, SC
Clara, With the passing of John, it is hard to put into words during difficult time's. Just our love and thought's are with you and your family. Bob and Pam Wootton # 75
- Bob&Pam Wootton, Bluffton, SC
Clara and family, We share your loss at John's passing. He was a very special friend and neighbor who will be sadly missed and fondly remembered. Sincerely, Tillie and Joe Pallo
- Tillie Pallo, Bluffton, SC
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
