Paul “Coach” Richard Lynch Jr.

ROME – Paul “Coach” Richard Lynch Jr., 79, of Rome, Maine, passed away while surrounded by his family on Friday Dec. 23, 2022. Paul was born in Melrose, MasS. to parents Grace and Paul Lynch Sr.

Paul lived in Malden, Mass. until 1954 when his family moved to Topsfield, Mass. He graduated from Masconomet High School in Boxford, Bridgton Academy in Bridgeton, Maine and Carthage College in Kenosha, Wis.

After college he married his wife Patty in 1967. Patty and Paul recently celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary.

Paul was a physical education teacher and coached football for over 20 years at Lowell High School in Massachusetts. In 1987 the Lynch Family moved to Rome, Maine where Paul continued to teach and coach at Skowhegan High School for another 20 years.

Paul was a recognized football coach receiving numerous awards for his efforts. Throughout Paul’s coaching and teaching career he made a consistent positive impact on many students, athletes and others he was involved with. Paul had a special way of connecting, motivating and supporting those he was involved with.

After retiring, Paul was devoted to watching his grandchildren participate in many extracurricular activities. Paul rarely would miss a sporting event or a musical concert. Paul could be seen on the sidelines intently watching each event play by play. In addition, Paul always would have a smile on his face when he received a handmade piece of artwork from his granddaughter Muirean.

While living in Maine Paul had a successful carpentry business building homes and camps in the Belgrade Lakes region. Outside their time in Maine, Patty and Paul spent many wonderful winters in Anguilla where he continued to make friendships that would continue for many years. He is considered a local by all on the island.

Paul is survived by his wife Patricia (Taft); daughter Cheryl Winkin (son-in-law David), son Paul Lynch III (wife Dr. Heather MacMillan), daughter Sarah Impey (son-in- law Chad), brother Gary Lynch (wife Chirstie, son Tommy); grandchildren Bethany and Hope Winkin, Muirean and Graham Lynch, Catherine, Claire and Sadie Impey.

Visiting hours will be Friday Dec. 30, 2022 from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. at Veilleux and Redington Funeral Home 8 Elm St. Waterville, ME 04901

The family will be hosting a celebration of life in the spring, these details will be shared at a later date.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at http://www.VeilleuxFuneralHome.com for the Lynch family.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Veilleux and Redington Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers,

contributions can

be made to the:

Travis Mills Foundation

1002 Watson Pond Road

Rome, ME 04963

(https://travismillsfoundation.org/) or:

the charity of your choice

A Scholarship fund in Memory of Paul will be made at Skowhegan High School. Donations can be made in his honor