Mrs. Lynne Walsh

Chris and Lynne are long time residents of central Massachusetts who shopped and played at The Whiz for many years.They have two sons, Jon and James, who have inherited their parent's love of games and toys.In fact, if not for Jon, the Walshes might not have purchased the store.Jon was playing at the regular Friday night Magic: The Gathering tournament (check out our event schedule), when he heard that the previous owners of The Whiz were retiring and closing the store.Chris talked to the owners about buying the business, and the rest is history!

Chris and Lynne intend to keep The Whiz's tradition of making shopping fun.
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Lynne Walsh was a computer programmer for over 20 years before retiring from the rat race in January 2000.Since then she has been an active volunteer at the Northborough schools, and is currently the secretary of the Melican Middle School PTO.

Lynne Walsh, Secretary

Mrs Lynne Walsh Secretary:

Chris & Lynne Walsh
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C hris and Lynne Walsh are long time residents of central Massachusetts who shopped and played at The Whiz for many years. They have two sons, Jon and James, who have inherited their parent's love of games and toys. In fact, if not for Jon, the Walshes might not have purchased the store. Jon was playing at the regular Friday Night Magic: The Gathering tournament when he heard that the previous owners of The Whiz were retiring and closing the store. Chris talked to the owners about buying the business, and the rest is history!

Chris and Lynne always enjoyed The Whiz's tradition of making shopping fun. The Whiz is perfect for those special and unusual toys, gifts, crafts, games, and cards, but the Chris and Lynne have greatly expanded the gaming department to include classic board games, card games, and strategy games.
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Lynne Walsh was a computer programmer for over 20 years before retiring from the rat race in January 2000. Since then she has been an active volunteer at the Northborough schools.

Owner's name: Chris "Jon's dad" and Lynne Walsh Background: Lynne earned a BS in computer science from Michigan State University.She worked for 20 years as a computer programmer; currently volunteers in the Northborough schools in the libraries, and serves as secretary for the Melican Middle School PTO.Chris also attended Michigan State University (that's where the couple met); moved to Massachusetts in 1981, and worked as a programmer for Digital.In 1995, he joined a college roommate who started up Ultranet Communications in Marlborough until it was sold to RCN, from which he was laid off earlier this year.Birthplace: Chris is originally from Ohio; Lynne was born in Detroit.
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What motivated me to buy/start a business?: "This is my husband's dream come true," Lynne said.