Dennis M. Lynch | R.I. mayor, 74
Dennis M. Lynch, 74, a former Pawtucket mayor who also served in Rhode Island state government posts under five governors, died Sunday. Mr. Lynch died at a Providence hospital after being stricken at home by an unknown illness.
Dennis M. Lynch, 74, a former Pawtucket mayor who also served in Rhode Island state government posts under five governors, died Sunday. Mr. Lynch died at a Providence hospital after being stricken at home by an unknown illness.
He served five terms as mayor of his hometown of Pawtucket from 1973 to 1981. He went on become director of Rhode Island's Division of Purchases under Gov. J. Joseph Garrahy in 1981. He held several other state posts before retiring in 2003.
Mr. Lynch is survived by his wife, Irene, and six children. Among the children are Rhode Island Attorney General Patrick Lynch, and State Democratic Party Chairman William Lynch.
- AP