Rev. David H. Gill, SJ
He remained a social activist all his life
Rev. David H. Gill, SJ of Weston died on January 25, 2026.
The son of the late Henry A. and Alice E. (Donovan) Gill, he was the brother of Richard Gill, Peter Gill, the late John Kevin Gill and Henry Gill, Jr. Also survived by nieces and nephews as well as his many Jesuit Brothers.
A native of Winthrop, Fr. Gill was an avid classicist with a Harvard Ph.D at Boston College, who remained a social activist all his life, ministering in parishes of poor people and he loved marathon running.
He reposed at Campion Center, 319 Concord Rd., Weston and a Concelebrated Funeral Mass iwas celebrated in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit, Campion Center on Friday January 30 at 10 a,m. Relatives and friends attended a period of visitation in the chapel prior to the Funeral Mass. Interment was in the Jesuit Cemetery. Weston. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Jesuit Community, Campion Center, 319 Concord Rd., Weston, MA 02493 to support its ministry of care for elderly and infirm Jesuits.
Mark Lynch
Longtime Lector at Winthrop’s Saint Michael the Archangel Church
Mark Lynch of Winthrop passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026. Born on October 5, 1943, in Medford, he was the beloved son of the late Adeline D. (Jackimowicz) Lynch and Edwin C. Lynch Sr.
Mark grew up in Medford and graduated from Malden Catholic High School, Class of 1961. A proud alumnus of Boston College, Class of 1965, Mark’s time at BC was marked by academic achievement and a deep love for music. He played clarinet and saxophone in the college band and attended every football game. These experiences brought him great joy and remained cherished memories throughout his life.
For 56 years, Mark shared a loving marriage with his wife, Elizabeth (Betty), whom he adored. He was a devoted father to Mark E. and his wife, Simone, David and his wife, Åse and Kerri and her husband, Jeremy. Mark is also survived by his brother, Edwin C. Lynch Jr. He treasured time with his grandchildren: Malin, Matias, Markus, Sirewl, Kristin, Mackenzie, Donovan and Zackary. Having the role of Grandpapa brought him immense pride and happiness. His grandchildren fondly remember sleepovers at Nana and Grandpapa’s house, filled with board games, television marathons, snacks, bike rides down the driveway, and the comfort of their humor and love. He also enjoyed visiting his son, David and family in California with Betty.
Mark took great joy in coaching youth soccer and basketball teams for his children during their formative years.
Deeply spiritual throughout his life, Mark was an active member of St. John the Evangelist Parish in Winthrop (now St. Michael the Archangel Parish), where he served faithfully as a lector for many years.
Mark was also known for his sharp wit, often humorous or sarcastic and sometimes even corny. He had an unmistakable charm that endeared him to all who knew him. Whether sharing a joke or offering heartfelt advice, he made people feel seen and valued.
His family thanks all the staff at The Katzman Family Center for Living in Chelsea, for their generous and loving care over the last two and a half years.
The funeral will be conducted from the Caggiano-O’Maley-Frazier Funeral Home, Winthrop today, Thursday, February 5 at 9 a.m. followed by a funeral mass in St. John the Evangelist Church, 320 Winthrop St., Winthrop at 10 a.m.
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