FREDERICK WILLIAM LYNCH

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FREDERICK WILLIAM LYNCH Peacefully, on Tuesday, June 16, 2009, with family by his side, Fred passed away at the Riverview Health Centre, at the age of 84 years. The Reverend Frederick William Lynch was born in Glasgow, Scotland on January 27, 1925 to Frederick Lynch and Isabella Lynch (nee Bald). He graduated from Kilsyth Academy with a Higher Leaving Certificate in 1943, and immediately joined the Royal Navy where he trained as a naval pilot, receiving his Wings in April of 1944 at Kingston, Ontario. He served with a number of naval squadrons including No. 825 Squadron which was the first Canadian Naval Air Squadron. Following the war Fred immigrated to Canada, settling eventually in Winnipeg where he was contacted by Bishop Ivor Norris, Bishop of Brandon, who sent him to the parish mission of Cedar Lake. Following this he attended Brandon College, in the Arts Program and subsequently St. John's College in Winnipeg where he studied Theology, graduating with the degrees of Bachelor of Arts and Licentiate in Theology. He was ordained to the Anglican Ministry in 1958, and served in a number of parishes in the dioceses of Brandon and Rupert's Land. In 1957 Fred married Nancy Lee Smith, daughter of the Reverend Canon Nelson C. Smith and his wife Mrs. Mary Edna Smith of Winnipeg. He is survived by his wife Nancy and their children, Frederick Nelson (Carol Anne) of Toronto, Heather Alison (George Bird) of South Indian Lake, Manitoba and Honour Mary (Rob Gouriluk) of Winnipeg; grandchildren Kira, Christine and Glyne Gouriluk and Emily Lynch, as well as sister Alison (John Kiernan) of Kilsyth Scotland and their daughter Maris and granddaughter Rhona. Fred served for 18 years as a military chaplain, serving for five years with the Regular Force at various locations in Canada before retirement and was awarded the Canadian Forces Decoration. He belonged to the Naval Officers Association of Canada, the Military Chaplains Association, the Cameron Highlanders of Canada Regimental Advisory Board and the Wartime Pilots and Observers Association, of which he served as Chaplain until its disbandment. Following retirement from the active ministry in 1991, he served as Honourary Assistant in the parishes of St. James and St. Andrew's, Woodhaven, both in Winnipeg. Fred was known for his keen sense of humour and particularly enjoyed sitting around the dinner table telling stories and jokes for hours on end. He also loved music and dogs; loves which he has passed on to his children and grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 19 at St. Andrew's Anglican Church, 2700 Portage Avenue, at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations may be made to St. Andrew's Anglican Church, 2700 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3J 0R1 or to Siloam Mission, 300 Princess Street, Winnipeg, MB R3B 1M3. Neil Bardal Inc. 204-949-2200 nbardal.mb.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 18, 2009