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Gertrude Flynn Obituary

Flynn, Gertrude F. WATERFORD Gertrude F. Flynn, 85, of Van Schoonhoven Square Apartments, died Friday, July 25, 2008 at her residence. Born in Salem, Washington County, she was the daughter of the late William H. and Lula May Waldron Cummings. She was a graduate of Waterford High School. Gert was retired from Ursula of Switzerland in Waterford. She had also worked at the former J.M. Fields Store in Troy. She was a communicant of St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Waterford and a member of the Knickerbocker Steamer Co. Ladies Auxiliary. She was the widow of John A. Flynn who died in 1991. She is survived by her son, J. Timothy Flynn and his wife Mary of Halfmoon; her granddaughter, MichaeleAnn Flynn Borecki and her great-grandsons, Joshua and Michael Flynn Borecki. She was sister of the late Grace Holtby, Wreatha Luce and William Cummings Sr. Graveside committal services will be held Monday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Cemetery, Waterford. Arrangements are under the direction of the Philip J. Brendese Funeral Home, Waterford.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Jul. 26, 2008.

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August 3, 2008

Tim, Mary, Michaele Ann and family,
I know watching over and caring for Tim's mother in her final months was such a challenge ... listening and honoring her wishes and trying to find the best solution while assisting her the best all of you could. I think you were very attentive, so supportive and really strove to meet her needs. I am so sorry for your loss.
Marcia Jandzio

Ariel Jackson

July 28, 2008

Tim and Mary:
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts and prayers of many are with you and your family at this time of sorrow. If you need anything please call.

Pinky Sober Folkman

July 27, 2008

Dear Tim & family,
I'm so sorry to hear of Gert's death.
Your Mom, Dad and you, Tim, were such a large part of my memories while growing up in Waterford, as were the Holtby's. What a grand time it was!
I'm so glad that Luella, Karen & myself stopped by and visited with Gert about 3 or 4 years ago. She still had her sharp sence of humor, and we all enjoyed our visit.
My love to you and yours, Pinky

Michelle Martin

July 26, 2008

MichaeleAnn and Family,
I am very sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace. I will be sure to say a prayer for all of you.

Deborah Young

July 26, 2008

She was a tough lady, but we liked her very much. So sorry for your loss Timmy, Mary and Michaelann.

Melisssa Tranka-Brownell

July 26, 2008

Timmy & Mary,

I am so sorry for your loss, may all your memories be bright, they will be for us. All of our prayers are with you.

Missy & Gene Brownell

Donna Tranka

July 26, 2008

Timmy & Mary,

Our Prayers are with you, we are so sorry for your loss. If you need anything at all please call us.

Donna & Bob Tranka

Erin Vaughn

July 26, 2008

MichaeleAnn & Family,

I am so sorry for loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

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