WILMINGTON, MA — Mary L. Lynch (Galante) “Muriel”, age 97, a long-time resident of Wilmington, passed away on March 9, 2020, at the Lahey Clinic in Burlington.
Mary was born in Boston and raised in Everett, MA; she was the daughter of John and Anna Galante. Mary married Snapper Lynch in February of 1942 and they moved to Wilmington in the mid 1950’s where they raised their family. Mary was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend.
Mary really looked forward to the time she spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; throughout the years they spent lots of time on Dexter Street where countless fond memories were made. The kids enjoyed their sleep overs, parties, favorite meals or whatever they wanted to do with their Nana and Nin; she just adored those kids.
Mary was the beloved wife of the late William J. “Snapper” Lynch, dear mother of Barbara Brennick and Francine Hersom both of Wilmington and William J. “Snookie” Lynch, Jr. of North Reading. Loving “Nana” of Ann Marie, the late Kelly, Stephanie, Dickie, Timothy, Kasey, the late Nikki and the late Vicky. She was fondly known as “Nin” to her 11 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great granddaughters. Daughter of the late John and Anna (Pacella) Galante. Mary was the last of eight siblings and is further survived by many nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will gather for a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Dorothy’s Church, Main St. (Rte. 38), Wilmington, on Thursday, March 12th at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Wildwood Cemetery, Wilmington.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Mary’s memory may be made to The Carroll Center for the Blind, 770 Centre St., Newton, MA 02458.
(NOTE: The above obituary is from Nichols Funeral Home.)
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