Ilion Howard "Ed" Lynch, 81 of Ilion, passed away on Saturday November 28, 2020 at home with his family by his side. Ed was born on December 29, 1938 in Little Falls, New York. He was the son of the late, William H. and Florentine (Goldthwaite) Lynch. He was a graduate of Little Falls Schools. Following graduation, he served in the US Army from 1956 until 1964. On April 22, 1961 he was united in marriage to Betty J. Hall in Little Falls. Ed was a communicant of Blessed Sacrament Church in Mohawk. Ed is survived by his loving wife, of 59 years, Betty; two sons and daughters in law Patrick and Irene Lynch of NC and Ed and Malinda Lynch of Ilion; he also leaves six grandchildren, Justin, Aundrea (Jordan), Bryon (Rachel), Jacob, Mark, Malik, and six great grandchildren. Ed was predeceased by a sister and brothers. Due to COVID concerns funeral services for Ed will be private and have been entrusted to the Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home Inc. 100 Otsego St. in Ilion. In lieu of flowers family and friends are asked to please consider memorial donations to Blessed Sacrament Church 71 E. Mains St. Mohawk, NY 13407. To leave an online condolence please go to www.Whiter-Hendrix.com.