Celebrating the life of
Kathleen Nolan Lynch
Passed away on January 24, 2010
Kathleen "Kate" Nolan Lynch
- Savannah - Kathleen Nolan Lynch, 78, died January 24, 2010 at The Oaks Nursing Center of The Marshes of Skidaway Island in Savannah, Georgia. She was born in Jersey City, New Jersey and was the daughter of the late Patrick S. Nolan and Marguerite Bauer Nolan. Kathleen graduated from College of St. Elizabeth in Convent Station, NJ with a BA degree in Social Studies. She was a teacher in schools in New Jersey and Maryland.
Kathleen is the beloved wife of Dr. Harold J. "Jack" Lynch, Jr. MD. Their early years together were spent in Jersey City, NJ, Kansas City, MO and Durham, NC. They settled in Delray Beach, Florida in 1964 where Dr. Lynch practiced internal and pulmonary medicine for 32 years. Kathleen and Jack raised five children and were active members of St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church in Delray Beach. Kathleen was an energetic and active volunteer with many organizations including; The American Heart Association, Seacrest Association of University Women and St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic School. Kathleen and Jack retired to Savannah, Georgia in 2001.
Surviving Kathleen is her husband of 52 years, Jack Lynch. She is predeceased by a daughter, Ann Marie. She is also survived by her five children; daughter Jane O'Donoghue Tim and their children, Jack and Will of Charlotte, North Carolina; son John Lynch, MD Christy and their children, J.P., Sean, Chris and Patrick of St. Louis, Missouri; daughter Joan Lafranchise Frank and their children, Elizabeth and John of Savannah, Georgia; son Bill Lynch, MD of Charleston, South Carolina; daughter Cathy Buckhorn, MD Bob and their children, Grace and Colleen of Tampa, Florida. She is also survived by a sister Patricia Doran and her husband Jim of Spring Lake Heights, New Jersey; a sister Jean Root of Fernandina Beach, Florida; a sister Eileen McCormack of Wall Township, New Jersey; a brother Patrick S. Nolan, DMD and his wife Anita of Coral Gables, Florida; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial mass is planned for Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at St. James Catholic Church in Savannah, Georgia.
Remembrances: In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to St. James Catholic School, 8412 Whitfield Avenue, Savannah, Georgia 31406.
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Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Joan and Frank and family, We were very sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. She sounded like a very special lady. You are all in our prayers. Nancy and Doug Hanzel
- Nancy Hanzel, Savannah, GA
Thank you Jack for the notice. Our thoughts and prayers are for you and the children. So many memories come back of the times in Delray. Peace and love be with you. Carole and Chuck
- Carole and Chuck Eschenburg, Hobe Sound, FL
I only met Kathleen a few times but I know so many of her children and lovely husband. She was a special person to have such a wonderful family. Her daughter Jane is one of my best friends and Kathleen and Jack raised her to be one of the finest people I know. Her memories and life will continue in her children and grandchildren.
- Jane Ives, Charlotte, NC
Dr. Lynch and family, We would like to extend our deepest sympathies to you all for the death of your wife and mother. Although we didn't know her well, we do know Jane as a sister-in-law, and Mrs. Lynch's strength and moral values are reflected in you all. You are all in our prayers. God bless.
- Rick & Sharon Swain, Rolla, MO
My thoughts and prayers go out to Jack and his family. I have always had a high regards for Jack and Kathleen who I considered my good friends. God speed.
- M. Clark Colvard,Jr. MD, Chickamauga, GA
Jack and Kathleen were among the first to welcome us to Delray, and knowing them for those 30 years was one of the best parts of living here. In all those years, they offered us friendship and kindess that was typical of both of them. She was always a good friend to me, willing to talk and share thoughts - whether at home, at Hand's or Publix. We would wonder what to fix for supper, or she would tell me the latest about her children - she was afraid ours would fall in the fishpond in front of our house! And they did, each one time. She was so proud of her family, and Jack centered life for her. Life was not always easy for her but she had great faith and lived up to what she felt was expected of her. She and Jack will always be part of our very best memories of living here. We send thoughts of love to all of her family, who will forever miss her presence but always feel her love for them. Don and Janet Smallwood
- Mrs. Don Smallwood, Delray Beach, FL
Dr.Lynch and family, My heartfelt condolences are with you. May you find peace and strengh in the arms of the lord at this time and always.I will always remember Mrs.Lynch. We shared alot of time together. Even though I was not there, I always prayed for her. And I know that the Lord have a special place for her in heaven HIS ANGEL!
- Gwendolyn Fagan, Savannah, GA
Dr.Lynch and family, My heartfelt condolences are with you. May you find peace and strengh in the arms of the lord at this time and always.I will always remember Mrs.Lynch. We shared alot of time together. Even though I was not there, I always prayed for her. And I know that the Lord have a special place for her in heaven HIS ANGEL!
- Gwendolyn Fagan, Savannah, GA
There are so many memories, we wouldn't know where to start. She made such an impact on so many lives....and we know she will be greatly missed. Our love and sympathy to all the Lynches. Liz and Greg Forman, Elizabeth and Anne
- Liz Forman, RIchmond, VA
We love you Grandma Kate! Mommy tells us that you loved to rock us when we were babies. Thank you for loving us and teaching us how to be strong and to love God. We will miss you!
- Jack and Will O'Donoghue, Charlotte, NC
Joan and Frank and family, We were very sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. She sounded like a very special lady. You are all in our prayers. Nancy and Doug Hanzel
- Nancy Hanzel, Savannah, GA
Thank you Jack for the notice. Our thoughts and prayers are for you and the children. So many memories come back of the times in Delray. Peace and love be with you. Carole and Chuck
- Carole and Chuck Eschenburg, Hobe Sound, FL
I only met Kathleen a few times but I know so many of her children and lovely husband. She was a special person to have such a wonderful family. Her daughter Jane is one of my best friends and Kathleen and Jack raised her to be one of the finest people I know. Her memories and life will continue in her children and grandchildren.
- Jane Ives, Charlotte, NC
Dr. Lynch and family, We would like to extend our deepest sympathies to you all for the death of your wife and mother. Although we didn't know her well, we do know Jane as a sister-in-law, and Mrs. Lynch's strength and moral values are reflected in you all. You are all in our prayers. God bless.
- Rick & Sharon Swain, Rolla, MO
My thoughts and prayers go out to Jack and his family. I have always had a high regards for Jack and Kathleen who I considered my good friends. God speed.
- M. Clark Colvard,Jr. MD, Chickamauga, GA
Jack and Kathleen were among the first to welcome us to Delray, and knowing them for those 30 years was one of the best parts of living here. In all those years, they offered us friendship and kindess that was typical of both of them. She was always a good friend to me, willing to talk and share thoughts - whether at home, at Hand's or Publix. We would wonder what to fix for supper, or she would tell me the latest about her children - she was afraid ours would fall in the fishpond in front of our house! And they did, each one time. She was so proud of her family, and Jack centered life for her. Life was not always easy for her but she had great faith and lived up to what she felt was expected of her. She and Jack will always be part of our very best memories of living here. We send thoughts of love to all of her family, who will forever miss her presence but always feel her love for them. Don and Janet Smallwood
- Mrs. Don Smallwood, Delray Beach, FL
Dr.Lynch and family, My heartfelt condolences are with you. May you find peace and strengh in the arms of the lord at this time and always.I will always remember Mrs.Lynch. We shared alot of time together. Even though I was not there, I always prayed for her. And I know that the Lord have a special place for her in heaven HIS ANGEL!
- Gwendolyn Fagan, Savannah, GA
Dr.Lynch and family, My heartfelt condolences are with you. May you find peace and strengh in the arms of the lord at this time and always.I will always remember Mrs.Lynch. We shared alot of time together. Even though I was not there, I always prayed for her. And I know that the Lord have a special place for her in heaven HIS ANGEL!
- Gwendolyn Fagan, Savannah, GA
There are so many memories, we wouldn't know where to start. She made such an impact on so many lives....and we know she will be greatly missed. Our love and sympathy to all the Lynches. Liz and Greg Forman, Elizabeth and Anne
- Liz Forman, RIchmond, VA
We love you Grandma Kate! Mommy tells us that you loved to rock us when we were babies. Thank you for loving us and teaching us how to be strong and to love God. We will miss you!
- Jack and Will O'Donoghue, Charlotte, NC
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
