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Edward Flynn Obituary

Edward R. Flynn, Jr.



Edward (Ed) R. Flynn, Jr. of Carlsbad, NM passed away on Dec 14, 2017 at his home.

Ed served his country from November 1983 to March 1990 in the United States Navy with a focus on Nuclear Powered Submarines.

Ed moved to Carlsbad to began his career at WIPP in 1990 in Maintenance as a Senior Electronic Technician. He was currently an Operations Specialist in Instrumentation and Control.

Ed is survived by three daughters: Gail Flynn, Allison Flynn, and Cara Flynn. He is also survived by his father Edward Flynn, Sr., and stepmother Maureen Flynn as well as by his sisters Kathy (Flynn) McCulloch, Darra (Flynn) Gallegos, Trish (Flynn) Carrillo, Colleen (Flynn) Owens, stepsister Donna Lopez, and brother Michael Flynn. Ed is survived by many nieces, nephews, and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his mother, Gail Patricia Flynn.

A celebration of life service will be held in March 2018, tentatively in Los Alamos, NM. Ed will be laid to rest beside his mother, Gail Patricia Flynn. Online condolences can be left at dentonwood.com

This wonderful and generous man touched the hearts of so many and will be greatly missed.

Published by Albuquerque Journal on Dec. 24, 2017.
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I miss and think of you every day. What amazing dad you were to your three daughters. I'm sure you are just beaming down upon them and sharing stories with mom. I miss you both.

Kathleen Flynn

Sister

December 16, 2020

My condolences to the Flynn family. Losing someone in death is so painful. But we look forward to a time when we can see the loved ones we have lost again. Here is a comforting thought found at 1 Thessalonians 4:13,14.

KR, Arizona

January 5, 2018

How wonderful that Ed had such a loving family. He will be missed by all. He has left his talented daughters behind to enrich the memory of his life.

Frances Fernandes

December 26, 2017

I remember Ed as a brilliant and talented man who was also deep, intense and sometimes mischievous! It was so sweet to have him as my first boyfriend. I always treasure my memories of him and the special place he held in my life. To his family and friends, I offer my deepest condolences.

Lenore Appert Miranda

December 24, 2017

To the Flynn Family,

On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS and Swamp Fox Chapter SUBVETS WWII, I offer you our sincere condolences on Ed's passing. We grieve with you on the loss of your loved one and our shipmate. The SUBVETS will have your family in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and Ed, who earned his 'fish' when he qualified on USS SCAMP SSN-588, will always be remembered as a Brother of the Phin and a great Patriot.

ET2(SS) Edward R. Flynn
US Navy Submarine Veteran
Now on Eternal Patrol
Sailor Rest Your Oar
Your Shipmates Have The Watch

Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate

Charleston Base Submarine Veterans
Nick Nichols, MTCM(SS) USN Ret.
Base Chaplain

Nick Nichols

December 23, 2017

I will miss you so much Eddie. Love from your big sister. Kathy

Kathy Flynn

December 23, 2017

I will greatly miss you big brother. I love you so much.

Colleen Owens

December 22, 2017

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