Richard F. Lynch, 77, of Framingham and formerly of Natick died Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at the Metro West Medical Center in Natick.
Born in Natick he was the son of the late Arthur and Mabel (Fisher) Lynch.
Mr. Lynch was a truck driver for Coan Oil Company for 40 years and member of Teamsters Union Local #125.
He was a member of the Ashland American Legion and former member of the Natick AMVETS and Natick American Legion. Mr. Lynch enjoyed playing Senior League Softball, played cards, and especially loved walking with his dog “Heidi”.
He was a veteran of the United States Army, and a graduate of Natick High School class of 1952.
He is survived by one son Richard F. Lynch, Jr. and his wife Susan of Bellingham, one daughter Diana J. Lynch of Natick, two grandchildren, Kate Elisabeth Lynch and Owen Patrick Lynch both of Bellingham, one brother Robert Lynch of Cotuit, one sister Doris Tedstone of Fl.,and his former wife Jean (Grover)Lynch.
He was also the father of the late Daniel Lynch, brother of the late Arthur Lynch and Rita Kinnery.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral on Monday, October 24, at 9:00 A.M. from the John Everett and Sons Funeral Home, 4 Park Street at Natick Common, followed by a funeral Mass in St. Patrick Church at 10:00 A.M.
Burial will follow in St Patrick Cemetery.
Visiting hours are Sunday from 2:00 to 5:00 P.M.
Expressions of sympathy may be made in his memory to the Animal Rescue League of Boston, 10 Chandler Street, Boston MA 02116