Obituary of Leo Lynch

LYNCH, Leo F. August 31, 1933 - May 9, 2015 Happy To Meet , Sorry to Part With heavy hearts we mark the passing of Leo F. Lynch. Leo was born in Wellington County and grew up on a farm outside of Drayton, ON, with his many brothers and sisters. Leo moved to Toronto in the late 1950s and worked for International Harvester as a mechanic. Leo met his wife Shirley at a place where they had a boxing match in the lower level and a dance hall on the upper level. They married in the early 1960s and purchased a 10-acre lot outside of Gormley, ON. Leo worked for many years at CN Rail as a heavy duty mechanic and was well respected by his peers.Leo and Shirley were both very active in the community (Richardson Masonic Lodge, Mellville United Church) and lived on the same property for over 40 years until the passing of Shirley on June 24. 2011. Leo is survived by his son Sean (Julianna) and his granddaughter Jessica. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 23, 2015. Visitation 1:00-2:00 p.m. and service from 2:00-2:30 p.m. at Dixon-Garland Funeral Home, located at 166 Main Street North, Markham, ON. Refreshments will be served after the service and interment will follow at Melville United Church Cemetery, 11248 Kennedy Road, Markham, ON. We welcome all family and friends to attend.