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John Callahan Flynn

South Hadley, Massachusetts

Apr 12, 1931 – Jan 18, 2022

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April 12, 1931
DIED
January 18, 2022
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South Hadley, Massachusetts
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O'Brien Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services - South Hadley Obituary

John Callahan Flynn, beloved husband of Elizabeth (Betsy) Flynn, of Strong Farms Lane, South Hadley passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at Holyoke Hospital on January 18th, 2022. He is the son of Charles Daniel Flynn and Clara Eve Flynn (Callahan). He is reunited with his beloved...

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In 2003, I joined a group traveling to Scotland; we were mostly UMass Amherst alums, including John, and we were only 14 total! We became a very close knit group on the trip and held several group reunions over the years upon our return. After your mom/grandmother died, I found photos from one of those reunion lunches and mailed one to John, knowing he’d like it. The Jackmans and I had hoped to get together with John and Betsy, then just John for lunch again—but the pandemic hit. I’m sure...

We met John and Betsy on a tour to Scotland sponsored by the UMass Alumni Assoc. We enjoyed visiting with them and attending some UMass events. It was our pleasure to know them. Our sympathy to Steven and his sons.

Dear Steven, The entire Brown family send our heartfelt condolences to you and your family for the loss of your Dad. He and your Mom were role models for each of us in the power of kindness, compassion and a life devoted to doing good. Kindest regards, Sharon 'Brown' Bergren

Dear Stephen, Frank and I are so sorry about the loss of your father. He had a wonderful sense of humor. a sharp intellect, and was kind to all he met. He and Betsy who was equally wonderful in her quiet kindness to allwill be very much missed by the entire Brown clan.

Dear Stephen So sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. You very much resemble your dad. In peace carol

Such a nice kind person. Condolences from my family to yours.