Funeral to take place today in Moy of highly talented musician and much loved Portadown teacher Barry Lynch
and live on Freeview channel 276
Mr Lynch, who lived in Drumgold, Moy and was originally from Pomeroy, died as a result of an accident on May 16 this year.
The beloved husband of Siobhan, dearly loved father of Jayne and Hannah and dear grandfather of Cormac his funeral is to St. John’s Church, Moy for 11am Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.
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Mr Lynch was a highly-respected teacher in Drumcree High School and mentor to many. Tributes have described him as a ‘lighthouse of a man’ who had ‘an encyclopaedic knowledge of music’.
Although Mr Lynch lived in the Moy for many years, he was originally from the Pomeroy and Cookstown areas.
Heartbroken friends and former pupils shared their shock and sorrow at the tragic death of Mr Lynch who has been described as ‘a lighthouse of a man’.
Armagh Rhymers led the tributes to Mr Lynch: “Heartbroken doesn’t seem to cover how we are feeling today at the sad passing of our esteemed colleague and dear friend Barry Lynch. Barry has been the very fabric of our work in recent years, and it is hard to imagine a world without him in it.
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Hide Ad"His encyclopaedic knowledge of music, impeccable style, contagious laugh and of course that glorious moustache, brightened our days. Rhymer Annie June Callaghan referred to him today as a “lighthouse of a man” and we can think of no truer words; a beacon of strength and a shining light in this world.
"The outpouring of love from friends, audiences and colleagues in recent weeks is testament to a man who touched the lives of everyone he met. We join them in sending our heartfelt sympathies to his wife Siobhan, Jayne and Hannah his beloved daughters, wee Cormac the apple of his eye, his siblings and all his family and friends. We are richer for having known him and treasure every moment we had, may he Rest in Peace.”
One local woman said: “Barry was the driving force behind the People in Harmony choir between Drumcree College and Portadown College. We were one of the first cross-community choirs and got the chance to sing across Canada. An amazing man, wonderful musician and powerful craic as well.”
Mads Craigavon said: “The Committee and members of Moyraverty Arts and Drama Society would like to take this opportunity to offer our heartfelt condolences to the Lynch family circle on the death of Barry Lynch.. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time.. Barry was a truly top musician and what a character he was. His knowledge of music is second to none. Barry performed in the live band for many shows for the society and he will be missed by so many but certainly never forgotten.”
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Hide AdInternational Celtic rock band ‘More Power to Your Elbow’ said: “It was and still is a huge shock to the many many people who had the pleasure of playing with, listening to, chatting with and laughing alongside this mighty man of the music world.