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THOMAS FLYNN Obituary

FLYNN, Thomas F. Of Wakefield, formerly of Arlington, March 19. Beloved husband of the late Gertrude "Trudy" (O'Brien) Flynn. Loving father of Mary Myers of West Roxbury & Michael Fritz, Noreen Weihe & husband Edwin of Seattle, WA, Thomas Flynn & his fiancée Elizete of Wakefield, John Flynn & wife Lauren of Woburn, Julie Norton & husband Mark of Melrose, and Joseph Flynn & wife Anabel of Wakefield. Brother of the late Evelyn Barrett, Dorothy MacDonald, and Donald Flynn. Grandfather to 16 adoring grandchildren: Tom, Kate, Max, Honor, Nick, Morgan, Jenn, Matt, Andrew, Mallory, Patrick, Taylor, Anna, Isabella, Michael, and Alexa; as well as 3 great-grandchildren: James, Colin & Heir. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by his daughter-in-law Deborah Flynn. Funeral Mass in St. Joseph Church, 173 Albion St., Wakefield, Friday at 10am. Visitation for relatives and friends at the McDonald Funeral Home, 19 Yale Ave., WAKEFIELD on Thursday from 4-7pm. Interment, St. Patrick Cemetery, Stoneham. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Tom's name may be made to the Thomas and Gertrude Flynn Scholarship Fund, Campaign for Catholic Schools, 66 Brooks Dr., Braintree, MA 02184. For obit/guestbook, www.mcdonaldfs.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 22 to Mar. 23, 2022.

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Cynthia (Cindy) Barrett

September 9, 2023

I remember my Great Uncle Tommy. He was always so pleasant and nice when I saw him on the occasional Barrett/Flynn family event, etc. He and my late Great Aunt Trudy were always nice to me. I remember how tall he was over me and he sent a congratulations card when my daughter Evelyn was born. I'm sorry for your loss.

Jack O'Leary

March 22, 2022

On behalf of The Retired Men's Club of Wakefield, I wish to express our sincere condolences to the family of Tom on his passing. He was a valued member of our organization and a true gentleman.

Beverly Murphy

March 25, 2022

So sorry for your loss Jenn & Tom kno your in my thoughts and prayers ^j^ Beverly M

Eileen Cahill Cahill Cahill

March 24, 2022

To the Flynn family. I'm so sorry for your loss. Your dad always gave a kind smile and encouraging words to us kids growing up on Valentine Road. You and your dad will be in my prayers. love, Eileen

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Mary Norton

March 23, 2022

So sorry that Tom will no longer be with us. He was a wonderful, kind, compassionate man and an excellent role model to his many family members.

Jack O'Leary

March 23, 2022

On behalf of The Retired Men's Club of Wakefield, I wish to express our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Tom. He was a valued member of our organization and a true gentleman. He will be missed.

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24

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4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

McDonald Funeral Home

19 Yale Ave, Wakefield, MA 01880

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25

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Joseph Church

173 Albion St. , Wakefield, MA 01880

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19 Yale Avenue, Wakefield, MA 01880

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