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John Flynn Obituary
Virginia Beach - John (Jack) J. Flynn passed away on April 20, 2016 in a Virginia Beach medical facility after a short illness. Jack was 89 years old. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Donna L. Flynn, two daughters Kimberly Troxel Van Deusen and Jennifer M. Van Deusen, and two grand children John T. Van Deusen, III and Andrea M. Van Deusen. He was predeceased by his son John T. Van Deusen, II. Jack is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews from his large extended family.
Jack Flynn is a native of Pittsfield, Massachusetts in the Berkshires, but has made Virginia Beach his home for more than 20 years. Jack is a renowned watercolorist whose work is collected by individuals and museums nationwide. A graduate of Boston's Butera School of Fine Art, he also studied with Don Stone of Rockport, Massachusetts and with William J. Schultz of Lenox. He is an elected member of the American Watercolor Society. In addition to Jack's numerous recognitions and awards as a professional artist, his career also included more than 15 years teaching in galleries, college, and privately throughout New England.
Jack was devoted to his beloved art, and even more devoted to his wife Donna, and his family and many friends. Jack was a good man and will be missed greatly by all those who loved him dearly. His family requests that in lieu of flowers, he can be remembered by your support of your local Hospice organization.
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Alex Williams
April 8, 2023
I can picture Jack like it was just yesterday. Smiling, showing me how to paint like no other. What an incredible talent and gift for teaching others. It was my mother, Jean Williams, who signed me up for a Jack Flynn watercolor workshop that I have to thank for knowing Jack. I can still see him whipping up incredible paintings with a speed and mastery that only Jack could do. What a gift.
Thank You Jack!
Alex Williams
December 21, 2018
Just stop by,to say a few kind words,for a person,so kind,a true friend,i miss all the shots,we all did all the years ,passed
,maybe the booze is still, in the cabinet.i will miss you all.love billy
Frank Troxel
July 7, 2017
Jack, I miss you. Though its been almost 9 years since I last saw you (I'm sorry for that), you were always like a father to me and my best friend. You were a gentle sole who loved and supported everyone you met. Our time together will always be memorable. Your laugh still makes me smile and I'll always cherish those times. There isn't a month that goes by when I don't wish that had I lived in Virginia, we could have visited together more often. Life is funny like that sometimes I guess, there's a reason for everything we're told. For now, I hope to see you one day again my friend.
Love,
Ron, Jerry, Denise & Mike Shampang
May 5, 2016
Please accept our deepest sympathies in the loss of Jack. He was a wonderful man and a very talented artist who we had the pleasure to know and work with. May he rest in peace.
Pat McGinty
May 4, 2016
Donna I am so sorry. Jack was a wonderful wonderful man. He will be looking down on you and will always be with you.
All our love. Prayers for you and family
Cousins Pat and Carol
Michael page
May 4, 2016
It was an honor and privilege to have known you Jack
Beverly Shea
May 4, 2016
Donna, Kim, and Jenn. I am so sorry to have read the passing of your beloved Jack! So many good times and memories at your home.
May he RIP Love Bev ( page ) Shea
May 4, 2016
Please add Mary Ellen to the family of Jaxk Flynn
May 4, 2016
We were deeply, deeply sadden to hear of the loss of our Uncle Jack. He was a gentle sole who loved all of us Flynn children very much. Marjorie, Kathleen, Kevin, Michael, Patty, and John and Bill Flynn
May 4, 2016
Uncle Jack was a huge part of my life as a child. He love toward all of us Flynn children is one of my happiest memories. At Christmas Uncle Jack took each one of my brothers ans sisters out shopping for a present. One year I wanted a huge pink bunny from England brothers. That was my uncle Jack walking down North Street with a bunny about five feet tall and me trailing behind him screaming with joy. He was a kind and loving man. How he loved us so much is something I carry with me always. Patty Flynn
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