Robert E Lynch, age 87, of Stoughton passed away suddenly September 30th at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton. Known to his friends and family as Bob, he was born and raised in Norwood, he graduated from Norwood High School and was a proud Veteran of the United States Army. He worked as an Electrical Technician for Northrop Grumman in Norwood for many years before retiring. Bob has been a proud resident of Stoughton for the past 50 years where he lived with his family. He kept his connection to his home town through his membership in the Norwood Elks and Norwood Knights of Columbus. Bob remained active and vibrant until his death by performing the activities he enjoyed most throughout his life: bowling, playing horseshoes, watching sports, working in his yard, attending church service and above all spending quality time with his wife and two grandchildren. Bob will be remembered most as a great husband, father, Papa, father in-law, brother, neighbor and friend. Bob’s spirit and memory will live on through his family and friends. He was truly the “lynchpin” and rock of the family and will be deeply missed.
Bob was the beloved husband of Dorothy A. (Diskin). Father of Robert J. Lynch and his wife Melissa of Stoughton. Proud Papa of Colin and Maeve Lynch. Brother of Claire E. Lynch of Walpole and the late William J. Lynch and Emily Bodge. Son of the late William Lynch and Catherine (Geraghty). Visiting hours at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home 455 Washington St. Canton Wednesday from 4- 7pm. Funeral Mass at the Immaculate Conception Church, Stoughton Thursday morning at 10. Burial Knollwood Memorial Park, Canton.