Ann (Rich) Boynton, age 93, died peacefully on May 27, 2025. Ann was born in Lynn, MA, to Frank C Rich and Frances (Hartshorn) Rich. Following graduation from Lynn Classical High School in 1949, Ann continued to pursue her education at Bates College, achieving a BA in Sociology. Ann began her career with Camp Fire Girls of America, foreshadowing what was to become her lifelong passion for working with children.
In 1958 Ann met her future husband Will at a Universalist young adult dance. They were married in 1959 and purchased their home in Melrose where they began to raise their family.
Ann dedicated her life to developing and educating children. She spent many years as a volunteer, leading Camp Fire groups for each of her daughters and serving in various leadership roles for the regional Camp Fire Girls organization. Once her children were older Ann returned to her career, serving as Director of Religious Education at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Greater Lynn. Drawing from her passion, she created new curriculums, fostered a thriving program, and was beloved by the congregation.
Ann was an active member of Ferry Beach Park Association in Saco, Maine, leading their annual Religious Education Week program for several years. Ann was also a member of the Melrose Chapter of Kappa Delta Psi, advancing their philanthropic activities through her work at the “Swap Shop.”
She loved to travel, initially camping with her family as they explored the country, and later traveling internationally with her husband. She loved the beach and even more so her beloved Vermont where her parents were born and several generations before them homesteaded.
Ann is survived by her three daughters: Elizabeth and husband David Greski of Laconia, NH; Carolyn and husband Kevin Bruen of Orinda, CA; and Susan Bouregy of Centerbrook, CT; and five grandchildren: Conor, Krista, Elizabeth, Zane, and Christopher.
A family celebration of Ann’s life will be arranged at a later date. Those wishing to honor Ann may send donations in lieu of flowers to the Unitarian Universalist Church of Greater Lynn (https://www.uucgl.org) or Ferry Beach Park Association (https://www.ferrybeach.org)
