Mike R. Tinkham

Michael R. Tinkham, age 58 of Lynn, passed away peacefully at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers on Thursday, January 25, 2018. He was born on May 23, 1959 in Lynn the son of Raymond R and the late, Marlene (Loring) Tinkham. Mike was raised and educated in Lynn and graduated from Lynn Vocational Technical High School, Class of 1977. Mike worked for Lynn Ladder & Scaffolding for over 30 years. He was the shop manager for the Truck & Van Division. Mike was an avid hockey player who played Varsity Hockey for Lynn Tech. He also enjoyed playing softball and especially loved the horseshoe tournaments at Tony & Bob’s. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed going fishing and taking his long “walkabouts” in Lynn Woods. Mike also cherished the time that he spent with his family while vacationing on Lake Willoughby in Westmore, VT. He was a huge New England sports fan who enjoyed attending a game any chance that he could. Mike was also an active member of the Revere Moose Lodge 1272.

Mike is survived by his father, Raymond R. Tinkham of Lynn, His former wife, Doreen Tinkham of Lynn, His sons; Jason Tinkham of ND and Eriq Tinkham of Lynn, His brother, Scott Tinkham and his wife, Ruth of Haverhill, His sister, Ellen Marcoccio and her husband, Angelo of Winthrop. He is also survived by his 6 grandchildren and his God daughter and niece, Taryn Tinkham as well as Jonathan and Joseph Tinkham, Michelangelo Julia and Alessio Marcoccio. Many close cousins and dear friends also survive him.

Family and friends are invited to attend Mike’s visitation on Monday, January 29, 2018 from 2-5:30 PM at Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home, 157 Maple Street, Lynn, MA 01904. A funeral service will follow in the funeral home at 5:30 PM. Burial will take place at a later date at the convenience of the family. The family respectfully requests that if sending flowers, please send only modest floral pieces such as vases or dish gardens.