Edward J. Lynch

Edward was predeceased by his wife of 49 years, Agnes (Loftus) Lynch who died in 1992. Edward leaves his son, John “Jack” Lynch of Falmouth MA, his daughter Mary Lynch of North Eastham MA, his son James Lynch and his wife Helene of Shrewsbury MA and his son Edward W. Lynch and his wife Patti of North Eastham MA. Edward also leaves eight grandchildren; Joseph Lynch and his wife Lisa of Newton MA, Kimberlee Chisholm of Mashpee MA, Kellie (Buck) Scutt and her husband Jack of Ellington CT, Kevin Buck and his wife Jill of North Andover MA, Jessica Selchan and her husband Benjamin of Watertown MA, Christopher Lynch and his wife Tiffany of Tewksbury MA, Shayne Lynch of Chestertown MD, and Ryon Lynch attending Springfield College. Edward also enjoyed eight great grandchildren; Ned and Cam Lynch of Newton MA, Madison, Michael and Aiden Chisholm of Mashpee MA, Brennan Scutt of Ellington CT, Colbie Buck of North Andover MA, and Troy Selchan of Watertown MA. He also leaves several McGreevy and Loftus family nieces and nephews.

Edward was born on August 19, 1920 in New York City, son of Irish immigrants Edward Lynch and Lillian (Driscoll) Lynch of County Cork Ireland. Within six months of birth, Edward lost his father to tuberculosis and after a trip to Ireland, he and his mother returned to America and settled in Worcester MA. Edward was raised in Saint Agnes Guild orphanage on Vernon Street, attended St. John’s Elementary School in Worcester and Worcester Boy’s Trade High School, graduating in 1938. The late Father Edward Lynch of Saint Vincent’s Hospital chapel and later the pastor of Saint Mary’s Parish in Shrewsbury MA was his longtime mentor.

Edward began his career as a union carpenter affiliated with Carpenter’s Local 107 of Worcester. He worked for several union contractors in the Worcester area and throughout New England. Later he served as an employee at Morgan Construction where he served as a pattern maker. In 1958, Ed began a teaching career as a Carpentry Teacher and served for 22 years at his Alma Mater, Worcester Boy’s Trade High School. While at Worcester Boy’s Trade, Edward was one of the proud founders of the Worcester Boy’s Trade Teachers Association. Ed also taught Carpenter Local 107 apprentices in the Worcester Trade Evening Division. In addition, Ed owned and operated E. J. Lynch and Sons Carpentry Contractors of North Eastham MA where he built summer homes. After retirement as a teacher in 1981, Ed served as the part time building inspector for the Town of North Eastham and collaborated with his long time friend Guy Farrell of Eastham to continue to build summer homes on Cape Cod. Ed built his current home at the age of 79.

Shortly after graduating from high school, Ed fell in love with Agnes Loftus who had graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in Worcester MA. They were married on the very hot day of June 26, 1943. Agnes was his soul mate and mentor throughout their life. Together they had a rich family life and enjoyed an engaging social life with quality lifelong friends. It was the best of times. Ed loved living on Cape Cod and he treasured his time with all his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

The family would like to thank the staff of the Epoch Rehabilitation Hospital of Brewster for their outstanding care of and compassion for Ed. Ed’s family is also appreciative of the warm reception extended to Ed by the Eastham and Orleans Councils on Aging and the Nauset Neighbors volunteer organization during this past year.

His visitation will be held on Friday, March 9, 2012 from 5-8 p.m. in the Nickerson Funeral Home, 87 Crowell Road, Chatham, MA. His Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 10, 2012 in St. Joan of Arc Church, Canal Road, Orleans, MA, followed by his burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Eastham, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in the name of Edward J. Lynch to the Alzheimer’s Services of Cape Cod & the Islands, 765 Attucks Lane, Hyannis, MA 02601. For online condolences and directions, please visit www.nickersonfunerals.com