William Lynch ’59

William Lynch, Ogdensburg, NY, died October 2, 2023. After earning his mathematics degree as a Saint Michael’s undergraduate, Bill (aka “Big Bad Billy) went on for an education master’s at Potsdam State and had a degree in high school administration from St. Lawrence University.

He worked first at Uhl Hall Rich in Niagara Falls, NY, in the concrete engineering department. In 1960-1962, he taught at Hermon Dekalb High School as a math and science teacher. He later went to teach math in 1962 at Heuvelton Central School until retiring in 1993.

Bill was a devoted collector of all things pretty — an avid collector of antique glassware as well as sports memorabilia. His passion for collecting was only matched by his love for sweets, indulging in the simple joys of life. Bill also was known as a voracious reader, with an insatiable appetite for knowledge. His family was the cornerstone of his life, and he approached these roles with unwavering dedication.

His love for his family was matched only by his wonderful sense of humor, which brought laughter and joy to those around him. Alongside friends and family, he enjoyed spending his years on the St. Lawrence River, casting lines, playing cards, and making cherished memories.

A son and grandson predeceased him. Bill’s first wife, Katherine died in 1972. His second marriage to Mary Otis ended in divorce. In 2003, Bill married Kathleen, who survives. Bill also is survived by two sons, six daughters and extended family.

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