Michael Sean Lynch, 34, died Saturday, July 7, 2001 at his residence. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 10, at 2:00pm at Connally Compton Funeral Directors' Chapel with the Rev. Lynn Whilhite officiating. Visitation was held 6-8pm on Monday at the funeral home.Michael was born May 17, 1967 in New London, CT to John and Mary Louise Lynch. He graduated from North Shore High School in Houston and moved to Waco ten years ago. He worked for Pear One for most of his career as a visual merchandising agent. He will always be remembered for his strength and how he fought his illness for so long. He will always be loved and greatly missed by everyone who knew him.He is survived by his parents, John and Mary Louise; brother, Robert John Lynch of Arkansas; sisters: Donna Lynn Lynch of Copperas Cove, TX, Deborah Ann Benevidez of Suffolk, VA, and Dawn Lynch Stickley of Waco, TX; nephews: Michael Foster Stickley, Stewart Benjamin Hines, Patrick Lynch and Josh Lynch; nieces: Andi McKenna, Taylor Paige Benevidez and Amanda Lynch as well as a dear friend, Bryan Stringer.In lieu of flowers, memorials in Michael's name may be sent to Hillcrest Community Hospice, 3215 Pine, Waco, TX 76708 or to the Ryan White Fund, 1413 K Street, NW, 7th Floor, Washington, DC, 20005-3442.