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William Flynn Obituary
Born in the Apponaug section of Warwick, a son of the late William E. Flynn and Cora Flynn-Smith (Bennett), he was a life-long resident of Warwick before moving to West Warwick several years ago.
He was employed as a textile printer at Duro Finishing Company for 25 years before retiring in 1982. After retiring, he worked as a consultant for the United States Supply Company in Charlotte, North Carolina. He was a member of the Machine Printers and Engravers Association of the United States and held the offices of District Director, Secretary Treasurer and Chairman of the Finance Board.
Mr. Flynn was a United States Army Air Force veteran of World War II. For three years he served in the South Pacific with the 339th Fighter Squadron and was the recipient of several medals including the Legion of Merit.
Besides his beloved wife of 62 years he leaves his children, Patricia A. LeTellier and her husband Donald of Dudley, MA, and Elizabeth A. Flynn of West Warwick, with whom he lived; a sister, Doris Hitt of Anaheim, CA; his grandchildren, Michelle Szczepanski and Michael LeTellier, both of Dudley, MA; two great-granddaughters, Nicole and Kayla Szczepanski, and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Robert and John Flynn.
His wake and funeral will be held on WEDNESDAY at 8 AM from the RUSSELL J. BOYLE & SON Funeral Home, 142 Centerville Road (Route 117), Warwick. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in Saints Rose and Clement Church, 111 Long Street, Warwick. Interment with military honors will be in Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Rose of Lima School, 200 Brentwood Avenue, Warwick, RI 02886, in William's memory would be deeply appreciated. boyleandsonfuneralhome.com
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for William Flynn
Kathy Kin
November 6, 2007
Dear Aunt Mae, Patty, Liz and all your family,
Thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.
Doris Hitt
November 3, 2007
Wish I could be there with you but
know that I am thinking about you and sending my prayers. Love
Doris Hitt
November 2, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sharon Bailey
November 1, 2007
Dear Mae, Liz and Pat,
My prayers are with you. May your memories bring you comfort. I have very fond memories from childhood of Uncle Bill.
Julie James
October 31, 2007
Dearest Mae & Liz,
My prayers are with you, at the loss of a dear husband and father. He was a loved Uncle and will be miss by all in the family. I hope you feel my love there with you as I can not be there. Love, Julie
Bob Evans
October 31, 2007
Dear May,
I was sorry to hear of Bill's Passing.He was always a hero to me growing up.He was a favorite nephew of my Mother.You will be remembered in our prayers.
Love,
Bob Evans
May Gowen
October 31, 2007
I work with Don LeTellier and he has often spoken so fondly about his family. I know this is a great loss to all and my thoughts and prayers go with you at this time.
Jim Evans
October 31, 2007
May, I am so sorry to hear about Bill. My prayers and thought are with you.
I read Bill's autobiography and learned so much about him during the war and about you before you both got married.
Please accept my sincere sorrows for your loss.
Love,
Jim Evans
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