James (Jim) A. Lynch, 96, of Derby, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on July 1, 1925 in Bronx, NY to James and Gertrude (Kipp) Lynch. On June 22, 1968 he married Gail Dugan who survives him.

Jim attended Dartmouth College. He received his MBA from Columbia University. He served in the United States Army during World War II. During his lifetime Jim worked as a life insurance agent.

He loved to spend spring and summer days out in his garden. In the colder weather he could be found tending his woodpile and keeping the woodstove burning. Jim was a member of the Border Curling Club and enjoyed many good times there with his buddies.

Jim is survived by his wife Gail Lynch of Derby, VT. He is also survived by his children, Katy Lynch and her husband Robert Bolgar of Stamford, CT; Stephen Lynch and his wife Mia Bauman-Lynch of Brooklyn, NY, and his granddaughter, Frankie Lynch of Derby, VT. He is also survived by his sisters, Dorothy O'Brien of Williamstown, MA and Mary Elizabeth Schneider of Chappaqua, NY, and by numerous nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his son Christopher Lynch, in 2016.

A celebration of Jim's life is being planned for the spring. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to NorthWoods Stewardship Center, 154 Leadership Drive, Island Pond, VT 05846.

Online condolences may be made at curtis-britch.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home