Our focused, selfless, fun-loving father, Lynn F. Boscher, 76, passed away at home on February 12, 2019 surrounded by his family. Born December 1, 1942, in Rochester, NY, he was the son of the late George and Ruth (Wegner) Boscher. Lynn proudly served in the United States Air Force, stationed at Westover AFB.
In 1967, he married the love of his life, the former Mary Joyce Marth, and moved to Westfield. Lynn spent the majority of his working years running the family business – Travel Bureau of Westfield. He retired as the Executive Director for the Westfield Chamber of Commerce.
He was an active member of the Rotary Club of Westfield, serving twice as president. He was a communicant of St. Mary’s Church, where he served as a lector. Lynn could be counted on to help out wherever needed – St Mary’s PTO, Westfield Boys & Girls Club, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, board member for ARRHA, City Councilor for Westfield, and hosting foreign exchange students.
He made many friends in the community and enjoyed many adventures around the world. When retirement rolled in, Lynn was not one to sit on the sidelines. He used his passion for photography to help document many events in Westfield and surrounding towns for the newspapers.
His camera travelled everywhere with him and captured amazing memories. Anyone who knew Lynn knows that he loved to be with his family and friends. He enjoyed and celebrated life’s little moments: Pig roasts at Mill Street, time in Humarock with his grandkids, or travelling the globe with family and friends by his side.
Any day was a good day for a party. Lynn leaves his beloved wife of 51 years, Mary (Marth) Boscher; his children, Michael (Marion) Boscher of Westfield, Edward Boscher of Belchertown, Kerry (Thomas) Butler of West Springfield, and Mary (Robert) Hartmann of Agawam; treasured grandchildren, Emily and Kyle Butler and Caiden and Carson Boscher; siblings, Keith (Susan) Boscher of Wichita KS, Marvis Boscher of Lafayette IN, Gary (Pat) Struck of Rochester NY, Gail (Wayne) Winert of Rochester NY, and Ed (Sandi) Marth of St. Charles, IL; and many loving nieces, nephews, and relatives. Lynn was preceded in death by his son Paul Boscher in 2015.
Calling hours will be Tuesday, February 19 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Firtion-Adams Funeral Service, 76 Broad Street, Westfield. The funeral for Lynn will be held on Wednesday, February 20 at 8:30 am from the funeral home and A Liturgy of Christian Burial in St. Mary’s Church, 30 Bartlett St., Westfield, MA will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Burial with Military Honors will follow at the MA Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1390 Main St., Agawam, MA. Memorial donations may be made to Rotary Club of Westfield Special Projects – PO Box 754, Westfield, MA 01086 or to St Mary’s Church – 30 Bartlett St, Westfield, MA 01085.
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