J. Allan Lynch – 87, Upper North River, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday morning, September 2, 2017, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Earltown, he was a son of the late George and Elizabeth (Sutherland) Lynch.
Allan is survived by his daughter, Crystal (Dave) DesJardins, Lower Truro; step daughters, Lauren (David) Phillips, Bible Hill; Lynda Cousens (Melvin McLaren), Salmon River; step grandchildren, Kristopher, Nicholas, Shannon; step great grandchildren, Lucas, Rania, Zayed, Hazza; sister, Christine Lynch, Earltown; brother, Layton (Karen) Lynch, Earltown; brother-in-law, Doug Sutherland, Earltown; several nieces and nephews. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Nordean (Sandmo) Lynch; sisters, Jennie (Peter) McNutt, May (James) MacKenzie, Elizabeth Sutherland; brothers, George and Alex who were killed in action.
At a young age, Allan went to work in the woods and then got into putting in foundations in Colby Village in Dartmouth for many years and then continued foundation work in Truro and surrounding area. He was a very hard worker and a jokester who loved to make people laugh. He was a very kind man who would do anything for anyone and he did it without wanting recognition. He will be missed by his constant feline companion, Blackie. The family would like to thank Dr. Bruce Phillips for his care over the years, VON, especially Marie, for their support, care and compassion and also a thank you to the Palliative Care team; your support was certainly appreciated.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where Allan’s family will receive friends from 3:30-5 and 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, September 6, 2017. All are welcome to attend a graveside funeral service that will be held 2 p.m., Thursday, September 7, 2017, in Earltown Village Cemetery, Biorachan Road, Earltown, Reverend Morley Bentley officiating. Reception will follow in Earltown Community Centre. If so desired, donations to Earltown Village Cemetery are welcomed. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Allan’s obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com