MILLINOCKET – Donald Richard Lynch, 84, died July 10, 2011, at a Millinocket hospital. Donald was born Sept. 25, 1926, in Millinocket, son of Stephen and Helen (Lunt) Lunch.
Donnie graduated from Stearns High School, class of 1945. He then served in the Military Police in Italy during World War II until his discharge in 1947. He married the love of his life, Joyce (Larlee) Lynch, Aug. 19, 1950. He retired from Great Northern Nekoosa as a maintenance supervisor in 1984 after 41 years of service. He was a member of First Congregational Church UCC, East Millinocket, and a faithful member of the choir for many years, as well as serving on various committees. Donald was also a member of the “Dot and the Has-Beens” singing group. Donald enjoyed playing golf and had a lot of good times with his “golf buddies,” Bob MacKenzie, Bud Heal, Don Hendsbee and Jake Brewer.
In addition to his wife, Joyce, Donald is survived by four children, Dawn and husband, Mark Bossie, of Houlton, Charles and wife, Julie Lynch, of Hermon, Nancy and husband, Garth Wilbanks, of Winterport and Robert and wife, Barbara Lynch, of Portland; nine beloved grandchildren, Timothy and Tiffany Bossie, Jason, Joshua and Nathan Lynch, Andrew and Kathleen Clark, Jillian and Andrea Lynch; two stepgrandchildren, Matthew and Katie Wilbanks; a sister-in-law, Beverly Lynch; a sister-in-law, Shirley and husband, Eugene “Runt” Albert; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Donald was predeceased by two brothers, Roland and Paul Lynch; and three sisters, Virginia Michaud, Grace Levasseur and Patricia Grenier.
Friends may visit with the family 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday, July 15, at Lamson Funeral Home, 11 Tamarack St., Millinocket. A memorial service will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, July 16, at First Congregational Church, 11 Maple St., East Millinocket, with the Rev. Dottie Hutch officiating. Burial will be at East Millinocket Cemetery. Gifts in Donald’s memory may be sent to First Congregational Church, 11 Maple St., East Millinocket, ME 04430 or Katahdin Area Support Group, 10 Field St., Millinocket, ME 04462. Messages of condolence may be expressed at
www.lamsonfh.com.