John Francis "Jack" Lynch
July 13, 1932 ~ May 18, 2018
John Francis Lynch, “Jack”, 85, of Saint Inigoes, MD formerly from Birmingham, MI passed away surrounded by his loving family on May 18, 2018 at his home. Born on July 13, 1932, he was the son of the late Nora Roach Lynch Gable and John Albert Lynch. Jack was the loving husband of Patricia Ann Clarke “Trixie", whom he married in Saint Michael’s Catholic Church Ridge, MD on September 6, 1958. Jack is survived by their children; Thomas J. Lynch (Susan) of Saint Inigoes, MD, Paul A. Lynch (Kimberly) of Saint Inigoes, MD, Patrick K. Lynch (Holly) of Honolulu, HI, Daughter in law Kathy Lynch of Crofton, MD, 10 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren. Siblings; Joan Gable Flaherty of Naples, FL, and Ann Marie Gable Cronin (Don) of Punta Gorda Isles, FL. He was preceded in death by his son Dr. Timothy M. Lynch, siblings; Caroline Gable and Buddy Gable.
Jack graduated from University of Detroit High School in 1951, The University of Detroit in 1955 with a Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering, and The Naval Post Graduate School Monterey, CA 1979 with a Masters of Science in Management.
He moved from Michigan to St. Mary’s County, MD in 1955. He began his career as an engineer at the Patuxent Naval Air Test Center and retired as the Technical Director in 1986. Upon his government retirement, Jack entered the private sector where he served as the Vice President for Mantech International for 12 years. He retired after 46 years of service in 1999.
Jack served on the boards of numerous organization, including; Founder and President of the Southern Maryland Navy Alliance. His hobbies were family and traveling.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, May 24, 2018 at 11:00 AM in Saint Michael’s Catholic Church Ridge, MD with Father Peter Giovanoni officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers; Jeff Lynch, Sam Lynch, Ethan Lynch, John Gyorda, Ken Clarke, and John Clarke.
Those who desire may make a memorial donation in memory of Jack Lynch to the Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad P.O. Box 456 Ridge, MD 20680 in lieu of flowers.
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To the family, my deepest concern and condolences. Jack and Trixie were SO good to me from they first day I met them in 1962. He was the ever-optimistic leader, the visionary and the cool-head in every situation. He will be missed !
To the entire Lynch family, Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this time. Your dad was a great man who did great things for the community during his lifetime. I’m sure he did the same for his family from the many stories I have heard. I was proud to know him.
To the Lynch family,
Our community has lost a great leader and visionary. I had the opportunity to work closely with Jack and was always impressed by his great vision and ability to remain focused on what was good for the greater community. He will be sorely missed and should be hailed as one of Pax River’s great pioneers and visionaries for all of his accomplishments. You should be proud of all that he contributed to make this a great community and for his role in bringing in many of the capabilities at Pax River today. He was an amazing man who was selflessly devoted as a leader in this community, all while being a great husband, father and grandfather.
John Bohanan
To the Lynch family,
Such kind words have been used to express what Mr. John Lynch meant to those who knew him. It is evident that he went to great lengths to make things better for his family and community. I hope that in this time of bereavement you can find comfort not only in the memories shared, but also in the hope of a resurrection of the dead given by our Creator and affirmed by His son, Jesus Christ (Isaiah 26:19; John 5:28,29). Until then, please lean on those showing tender love and care for you.
To the Lynch family,
So sorry to learn of Jack’s passing. I have known Jack for many years, in fact when he had his first date with Trixie! Talked with Jack several times during the past year while Trixie was still at Wildwood. Very ironic that three men who worked together and shared so much left this world within months of each other: David Griffin, Johnny Dawson, and now Jack. We all have so much to be proud of and so many wonderful memories.
My sympathies to all of you.
Sincerely,
Norma Dawson (Johnny’s widow)
Paul, Tom and Entire Lynch Family, I’m very Sorry to hear of your Fathers passing, of all the time I have Known your Dad, he was always very Pleasant to talk to and always had a Smile on his face, I will definitely miss seeing him. (Especially at the Carnival)
To the Lynch family- Ron and I send our love to each of you during this very difficult time. Mr. Lynch was such a kind, witty and compassionate man. We had many great times with the Lynch clan eating crabs around the pool and boating on the St. Mary’s River. And your dad loved being part of all of that. We will always have great memories of those times you shared with us at his beautiful home. May he rest in peace.
Jack loved God, his family, his friends & his work. What a wonderful role model for a young VA Tech co-op student engineer to admire. Our 1st social gathering before our marriage was at the original Lynch house backyard volleyball party in 1967. Jack encouraged a good work ethic as well as a good social time together. The wives had a social group also and then several of us became the Wednesday Lunch Bunch. Friends forever we are. We are so thankful to have been together with Jack last summer for a gathering of Pax Pals from the old TSD. Sitting across from Jack & recalling past memories will always be special. Blessings to Trixie & the greater Lynch family.