Robert Lynch Dies

HNP Communications Friar News

RINGWOOD, N.J. — Robert Lynch, OFM, 96, a professed Franciscan friar for 75 years and a priest for 70, died yesterday at Holy Name Friary.

A wake will be offered on Aug. 16 from 4 to 7 p.m. with a wake service following at St. Anthony Shrine, Boston. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Aug. 17 at 10 a.m., also at St. Anthony Shrine.

Robert will be buried at St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury, Mass. A full biography of his life will appear in the next issue of HNP Today.