Garreth Lynch

Garreth Lynch
Garreth Lynch
	Garreth in 1975
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 6th Hampden district
	In office; 1973–1978
Personal details
Born	Garreth James Lynch; March 13, 1943; Portsmouth, New Hampshire, U.S.
Died	August 9, 2026 (aged 83)
Party	Democratic
Spouse	Cheryl Houghton
Alma mater	Westfield State University; Suffolk University; University at Albany

Garreth James Lynch (March 13, 1943 – August 9, 2026) was an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1973 to 1978.

Early life and career

Lynch was born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, on March 13, 1943,^[1] the son of James Lynch and Anne Mara. He attended Assumption Preparatory High School and the College of the Holy Cross. He earned his bachelor's degree at Westfield State University. He also earned his master's degree at Suffolk University, and earned his doctorate at the University at Albany. After earning his degrees, he worked as a English teacher at Westfield High School.^[2]

Lynch was married to Cheryl Houghton. Their marriage lasted until Lynch's death in 2026.^[2]

Lynch died on August 9, 2026, at the age of 83.^[2]

↑ "Public officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts". Massachusetts General Court. 1975. p. 224 – via Internet Archive.
1 2 3 "Garreth Lynch Obituary (1943-2026)". The Republican. August 21, 2026. Retrieved August 22, 2026 – via Legacy.com.
↑ Massachusetts. General Court. House of Representatives (1978), Journal of the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, p. 7