Carolyn Hoff Lynch (née Carolyn Ann Hoff; August 26, 1946 – October 1, 2015) was an American philanthropist and contract bridge multi-national and gold medal world champion.
The Lynches have made gifts as individuals, donating $10 million to Peter Lynch's alma mater, Boston College, naming the School of Education after the family.
[5][6] Lynch was a Grand Life Master in the American Contract Bridge League and was a five-time national and a gold medal world champion.
[7] Carolyn married Peter Lynch on May 11, 1968 and they moved to Marblehead, Massachusetts, in 1970.
[6] The Nova documentary episode "Black hole apocalypse" (2018) that aired on January 10, 2018 was dedicated in her memory.