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Marie Flynn Obituary

FLYNN, Marie E. (Donovan) Of Chestnut Hill, March 21, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Boston College Athletic Director William J. Flynn. Devoted mother of William J. Jr. and his wife Madeleine of Duxbury, J. Michael and his wife Suzanne of Charleston, SC, Marybeth of Chestnut Hill, Timothy J. and his wife Nancy of Reading, Joseph P. and his wife Laurie of Hingham, Christopher P. of Southboro and Kelly A. of Boston. Sister of Bernard Donovan, Dorothy Hannon, Theresa Macdonald and the late John Donovan, Gertrude Colbert and Helen McDonald. Loving grandmother of Christine A., Jennifer A., Brian M., Kimberly M., Patrick J., Katherine D., Timothy J., Molly M., Meaghan E., Bridget L., Kelsey W., Andrew J., William J., and Rachel A. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Lehman Reen & McNamara Funeral Home, 63 Chestnut Hill Ave. (Nr. Brighton Courthouse) BRIGHTON Friday at 10:30 am. Funeral Mass in St. Ignatius Church, 28 Commonwealth Ave., Chestnut Hill at 11:30 am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting Hours Thursday 4-8 pm. Interment Newton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Mrs. Flynn may be made to the William J. Flynn Fund, c/o Boston College Athletic Development, Conte Forum, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 or American Red Cross, Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami, 2025 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20006. Funeral Home handicapped accessible. For directions and guest book pleasevisit www.lehmanreen.com Lehman Reen & McNamara Funeral Home Brighton 617 782 1000

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Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 21 to Mar. 24, 2011.

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Rebecca Hobbs

March 24, 2011

Many prayers are blessing to you all at this time. May you remember the joyous times you shared with her and celebrate what memories she left with you.

All of our love and support
Rebecca and Rahmel Hobbs

March 23, 2011

To All the Flynns ,
Both of your parents treated me like family through all the BC years. Your Mother was a Beautiful Smiling Woman who none of us will ever forget..
God Bless Her and all of your Family.
Bob and Candace Bouley

March 23, 2011

What a very special lady we have lost. Her laughter was boundless and the memories she leaves behind are a testament to her joyful life. I am sorry for your loss

Susan Stivaletta

March 22, 2011

Dear Flynn Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Your mother will be missed by all. She was a wonderful woman and we all have such wonderful memories of her.
Love To All
Susan, Nicole, Nicholas and Sean

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