Robert W. Lynch

October 23, 1947 - October 2, 2017

STEWARTSTOWN – Robert W. Lynch, 69, of Stewartstown, passed away and left his family and friends on Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, at the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital in Colebrook after an extended period of failing health. He was born in West Stewartstown on Oct. 23, 1947, a son to F. Robert and Winona (Hibbard) Lynch. Robert graduated from Colebrook Academy with the Class of 1966. Robert pursued a career in logging after high school and he also worked for many years at Ethan Allen in Beecher Falls. He was the NH State Judo Champion, in his class, for two years. One of his favorite sports was auto racing, and he competed in “Car 69” at Riverside Speedway for 7 years. He loved to ride his snowmobile and did many miles over the years, always loving to be outdoors and in nature. He was a past president of the Colebrook Ski-Bees and also a groomer operator for over 30 years. He had recently begun grooming for the Pittsburg Ridge Runners, and was looking forward to the upcoming winter season. For the past few years, Robert had also worked for the News & SENTINEL and enjoyed it very much. He was always a hard worker and took pride in whatever he was doing. He is survived by his wife and high school sweetheart of 51 years, Alison (Pease) Lynch of Stewartstown; his son, Dana Lynch, of Columbia; his mother, Winona Lynch of Stewartstown; two brothers, Dale Lynch and wife Sharon, and Jim Lynch and wife Debbie, all of Stewartstown; his faithful Sheltie companion, Miss Molly May; as well as several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father, F. Robert Lynch. At his specific request, there are no public services. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Robert may be made to the Two Rivers Ride for Cancer, c/o R. Mulliken, 53 Spring St., Colebrook, NH 03576. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook.