Edward C. Lynch, age 83, of 6424 North 5th Street, Wells, died at his home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday March 25, 2007.
Ed was born October 1, 1923, in Rapid River, the son of Chester and Alice (Dumas) Lynch.
He was raised in Gladstone and attended the All Saints Catholic Schools until the eighth grade before continuing his education and graduating from the Gladstone Area Public High School. Following high school, Ed enlisted in the United States Army, serving during the WWII era until his honorable discharge on January 26, 1946. On May 17, 1947, Ed was joined in marriage to the former Caroline Hurkmans at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Escanaba and together the couple eventually made their home and raised their family at their current residence in Wells. Ed and Caroline have resided in Wells for the past fifty six years and have enjoyed sixty wonderful years of marriage together. Throughout the years, Ed was employed for the Chicago Northwestern Railroad and retired in 1980 after thirty five years of employment. Ed was a member of the St. Anthony Church in Wells and the local Escanaba AmVets. He volunteered at the Community Action Agency for over 20 years and enjoyed snowmobiling, four wheeling, hunting, spending time with his family and grandchildren, going to camp and in his earlier years, fishing. He will be deeply missed.
Survivors include, Ed
Anonymous
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. We wish to express our deepest sympathy. May the love that surrounds you be a source of comfort at this time.Pat, Vivian & Kevin Thompson
Dwight, IL
Caroline and family,
Just want you to know that you have friends that are thinking about you and praying for you. What wonderful memories you have. Ed was such a special man, loved by all. We’re sending you a big hug, hope it helps to know we care.
Angelo and Jeannie Bortolini
Green Bay, WI
Our thoughts and prayers are with our Lynch family. May God hold you close during this difficult time.
Ron and Candice Denoo
Fort Wayne, IN
We are so sorry to hear of Uncle Eddy’s passing, but we know he is in a much better place. We will be with you all in thought and prayers. Our deepest sympathy and love to you Aunty Caroline and your family. We will miss his wonderful laugh, smiles and stories.
Don, Karen, Makenzie & Cameron Sarasin
Winter Haven, FL
So sorry for your loss. I enjoyed our quick chats at the clinic, and always a smiling face.
Gods Blessing to your family.
Todd and Amy (Jensen) Constantino and Family
Gladstone, MI
My thoughts and prayers are with the Lynch Family with their loss of Ed.
Love, Becky Keskimaki
Becky Lindeman Keskimaki
Gwinn, MI
We just wanted to let you know that we are thinking of you at this sad time. Ed was a wonderful man who made an impression on just about everyone he came in contact with. I’ll always remember the great visits I had with him every time we were together. If there is anything that
Bob or I or Sam can do to help, let us know. We love you guys!!
Carol, Bob and Sam Nygaard
Sault Sainte Marie, MI
Caroline, Tom & Betty, Paul & Judy and families, were very sorry to hear about “uncle” Eddy’s passing. I may not be a blood relative but I always thought myself as one with your family, all the years of hanging out with Paul at the camp in Arnold and Eddy always having something funny to say to me. Please know your in our thoughts and were sorry we can’t attend his services. Steve Govier & Laurie & Paul Van Dammme..
Laurie Van Damme
Gwinn, MI
I will always remember how much Ed enjoyed family. Both he and Caroline were so devoted to their children and grandchilren. It was obvious that Ed was a happy man when family was around. But, he seemed to enjoy himself no matter where he was or what he was doing. He had a wonderful laugh, which I will miss.
Pat Rudden
Escanaba, MI
To the Lynch Family
I only knew your father for the last ten years and to know him was to love him he was so kind and I loved listening to him tell stories at camp, he always had a beautiful smile and made everyone feel so welcome. He will be missed by us. Our deepest sympathy to Caroline, Tom & Betty / Paul and Judy/ Ray and Sandy . Great picture of Ed always smiling . Take care in your time of sorrow.
Mary and Vern
Bark River, MI
Sorry we will not be with you during this time of sorrow. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Chuck and Diane Helman
Dayton, OH
Auntie Sandy and family,
You are in my thoughts.
All my love,
Melanie Caron
Minneapolis, MN
Uncle Eddie you have been a joy to this family and will be missed very much. I have so many happy memeories of you and all your stories. Your happy smiling face and always time to talk to everyone.
Love & Hugs Pam, Danny and family
Pamela R. Sarasin Keskimaki
Gwinn, MI
So sorry for your loss. He is no longer suffering and he didn’t have too long to suffer. Hope things go well for your family and for your mom. Take care and God Bless you at your time of need.
Sue Malenfant
Wells, MI
LYNCH FAMILY We are truly sorry for your loss you are in our thought and prayers alway, WE ARE THINKING OF YOU ALL, If there is anything we can do please let us know, do take care.
neighbors
Sue and Bob Zorza
Arnold, MI