12.08.2023

Sean Lynott 1966-2023

We have received the sad news that Sean Lynott of Hawks Crane Hire in the UK, and previously Select, has died.

We understand that he passed away in his sleep on July 29th, he would have been 58 later this month. He joined Hawks four months ago as business development manager and joined the team on the UpRate stand at this year’s Vertikal Days.
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Sean Lynott at Vertikal Days in May

Sean Lynott began his crane career in 1993, starting out as a freelance crawler crane operator, joining the equipment division of UK contractor Kier in 1997, moving into its tower crane division, before leaving for Select Plant Hire where he was appointed senior product manager - crawler cranes leaving the business as the Pandemic drew towards an end. As an interim measure he went to work as a much needed yard manager for the Gweek Classic Boat Yard near his home in Helston, Cornwall, joining Hawks Crane Hire just four months ago.
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Enjoying life in the boatyard last year

Around 14 years ago he contracted Type 1 diabetes - following in his father’s footsteps - and in 2019 volunteered to take part in the 100 mile Prudential 100 Diabetes UK bike ride from London to Surrey to raise money for the charity. At the time he said: “I am riding the Prudential 100 for Diabetes UK because this disease needs beating.” He added: “If you don’t know anyone with diabetes just send some money to see a fat bloke on a bike struggling on the Mall, must be worth a tenner hasn’t it?”
We think you might still be able donate to his Just Giving page.
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“Fat man on a bike” to use his own words - cycling for Diabetes UK

Sean Lynott, was larger than life, enjoyed it the full, and loved his family more than anything. He was a real character and passionate about everything he did. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 36 years Deb, two sons - Tom who has followed his father into the crane industry and Liam a songwriter and musician - along with several young grandchildren who he doted on.

In the words of his son Tom: "My dad was a brilliant guy, I've worked in the crane industry for the last 10 years and everyone I have met that has worked or was even acquainted with him has always had such positive things to say about him. He left a very big set of footprints for me to follow."

The funeral is to be held at 11.30 on the 23rd of August at Bluebell Crematorium, Robin Hood Lane, Blue Bell Hill, Chatham ME5 9QU, followed by a reception at Bridgewood Manor hotel. We hope to add more to this tribute over the next few days.