Paul Richard Lynch Jr, "Coach" 79, of Rome Maine passed away while surrounded by his family on Friday December 23, 2022. Paul was born in Melrose Massachusetts to parents Grace and Paul Lynch Sr. He lived in Malden Massachusetts until 1954 when his family moved to Topsfield Massachusetts. He graduated from Masconomet High School in Boxford, Bridgton Academy in Bridgeton Maine and Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
After college, Paul married his wife Patty in 1967. Patty and Paul recently celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary.
Paul was a physical education teacher and coached football for over twenty years at Lowell High School in Massachusetts, In 1987 the Lynch Family moved to Rome Maine where Paul continued to teach and coach at Skowhegan High School for another 20 years.
Paul was a recognized football coach receiving numerous awards for his efforts.Throughout his coaching and teaching career he made a consistent positive impact on many students, athletes and others he was involved with. Paul had a special way of connecting, motivating and supporting those he was involved with.
After retiring, Paul was devoted to watching his grandchildren participate in many extracurricular activities. He rarely would miss a sporting event or a musical concert and could be seen on the sidelines intently watching each event play by play. In addition, Paul always would have a smile on his face when he received a handmade piece of artwork from his granddaughter Muirean. While living in Maine,Paul had a successful carpentry business building homes and camps in the Belgrade Lakes region. Outside their time in Maine, Patty and Paul spent many wonderful winters in Anguilla where he continued to make friendships that would continue for many years. He is considered a local by all on the island.
Paul is survived by his wife Patricia (Taft), daughter Cheryl Winkin (son in law David), son Paul Lynch III (wife Dr. Heather MacMillan), daughter Sarah Impey (son in law Chad), brother Gary Lynch (wife
Chirstie, son Tommy). Grandchildren Bethany and Hope Winkin, Muirean and Graham Lynch, Catherine, Claire and Sadie Impey.
Visiting hours will be held Friday December 30, 2022 from 4pm - 6pm at Veilleux and Redington Funeral Home, 8 Elm St. Waterville, ME 04901
The family will be hosting a celebration of life in the spring, these details will be shared at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Travis Mills Foundation at 1002 Watson Pond Road Rome, Maine 04963 (https://travismillsfoundation.org/),or the charity of your choice.
A Scholarship fund in Memory of Paul will be made at Skowhegan High School, donations can be made in his Honor.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.VeilleuxFuneralHome.com for the Lynch family. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Veilleux and Redington Funeral Home.
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