Anne H. Lynch

Jean and I are very sad to tell you that our beloved sister Anne died on January 8, 2026, at the age of 69. I think most of you knew she had been living with cancer, and ultimately, it was complications related to the spread of the cancer that led to her sudden death yesterday in the early morning hours. Anne went on her own terms and was very clear that “we all have to go sometime.” In making medical decisions about her care, Anne listened respectfully to the medical team, asked Jean and me for our thoughts, and then decided what she wanted to do. Anne knew what she wanted, and this was how she lived her life: decisively.

Anne was a passionate Christian, and her whole adult life was dedicated to loving others. For years, she did missionary work both in the US and abroad. Much of this work took place in Baltimore, a city with some of the highest crime rates in the country. She and her fellow missionaries also smuggled Bibles into the People’s Republic of China at a time when it was very dangerous to do so.

As our parents aged and when she was needed at home, Anne returned to help. She found a great apartment in West Acton and started working as a nanny, and during her off time would come down to help with Dad. Tragically, Dad eventually developed dementia, and as he became more frail, Anne moved in to provide greater support. She told us she would do whatever was needed to care for our father, and she did.

The family Anne worked with had two children whom she loved dearly and would still hear from years later. When the family adopted a dog, Anne was not sure how she would manage, but of course, she loved Molly, the dog, and Molly loved Anne. Walks with Molly led to meeting many people and ultimately a new career: Once Anne retired as a nanny, she was asked to walk this dog and that dog, and before you knew it Anne had a dog walking business! Anne loved the dogs and the families who owned them.

Everywhere Anne went, she spread the Light. She loved swimming at Long Lake and made many friends there. She loved her neighbors wherever she lived. Anne loved cycling in the early morning hours, and when Jean and I were able to join her, it was clear she had made friends along the routes we rode. Anne greeted everybody, many by name, and she knew about their lives.

And Anne loved her family dearly, all her nieces and nephews. She kept in touch with the Canadian contingent as well. Anne’s faith was solid and strong, and an inspiration for us all. Anne truly spread the light of Christ. She is home now.

May her memory be a blessing.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

Arrangements are under the care of Badger Funeral Home, A Life Celebration Home, 347 King St., Littleton, MA 01460. 978-486-3709