1951 – 2016

AUBURN — Donald T. Lynch, 64, of Sabattus Street, Lewiston, died Wednesday morning, March 30, in the arms of his loving wife, Claudette, at the Hospice House, after a more than courageous battle with cancer.

Don was born in Chicago, Ill., on Aug. 21, 1951, a son of the late Timothy J. and Laura C. (Hagen) Lynch. He was educated in Chicago and graduated from Homewood-Slossmor High School, Class of 1969. He married his one true love, Claudette C. Chabot, in Homewood, Ill., on May 20, 1972.

Shortly after their marriage they moved to Wisconsin and later settled in Lewiston in 1999. He was an area supervisor for American Greetings for more than 32 years. He later became a manager in training for Rene’s, until his retirement in 2014 and always helped his wife in her ceramic business.

Don was an amazing husband and dad. When he was diagnosed with cancer, he fought with everything he had to beat the odds, which he did because he lived longer than any doctor gave him. You very rarely saw Don without Claudette by his side and that’s where she was when he took his last breath.

Don was a member of Holy Family Church in Lewiston. He loved Maine, especially being at the coast. When times were tough for him and Claudette, nothing gave them more peace than driving to the coast. In the past few years they have taken many rides together to the coast to cherish their time together. Don also loved Christmas. He loved to decorate and time spent with family. He was an avid Red Sox fan and followed the Green Bay Packers. His greatest joy of all was spending time with his children and grandchildren.

He leaves his wife of 43 years, Claudette Lynch of Lewiston; his two children, Julie Lynch of Lewiston and Timothy Lynch and his wife, Kala, of Mechanic Falls; his three grandchildren, Ali, Izzy and Decklyn; a sister, Arlene Lynch of Connecticut; and Richard Lynch and wife, Holly, of California; two aunts; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

You are invited to offer condolences and pay tribute to Donald’s life by visiting his guest book at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com.