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William Flynn Obituary
William H. Flynn, Sr., after a long, courageous battle with cancer, entered into rest on Thursday, October 16, 2008, at O.R.M.C., Horton Campus in Middletown, NY, with his loving family by his bedside.
A life-long resident of Middletown, after 41 years of service, Bill retired as a Substation Foreman with Orange & Rockland Utilities in Middletown.
The son of Charles E. and Mildred Stillwell Flynn, he was born September 24, 1936 in Middletown, NY. He was the husband of Shirley Dodd Flynn, who resides at home. He was 72 years old.
Bill had served in the National Guard and was a member of the Mountain Top Gun Club.
A family statement reads: "A loving husband, father and grandfather, his passion in life was his family, watching his grandchildren. Whether it was on the field or on stage, he was always there. After retirement, he spent most of his days working with his daughter, JoAnn, and his son-in-law, Rob, in the Maxwell's Kitchen at the Orange County Fairgrounds. Anyone who came into contact with Bill embraced his warm smile and sense of humor. He loved the races, cheering in the stands for his nephew, Steve Dodd #88 and Brett Hearn with Eastern States Weekend always being the highlight of the season. He enjoyed a good card game and all he hoped for was to make one more trip to the islands with Shirley, his loving wife. This loving, sweet man suffered long enough. May you finally rest in peace, dad, under a swaying palm tree with a frozen Pina Colada! The family would like to extend sincere appreciation for all Hospice has done with helping us care for him at home as long as we could and to Dr. Strober, for taking the time to make those "house calls" you just don't hear about today. Thank you! It meant the world to Bill."
In addition to his wife, Shirley, Bill is survived by a son, William H. Flynn, Jr. and his fiancé, Kathlene McLemore of Bloomingburg, NY; a daughter, JoAnn Maxwell and her husband, Rob of Otisville, NY; grandchildren: Brandon, Tyler and Kiersten Flynn and Karisa & Bobby Maxwell; step-grandchildren: Lindsay McAvoy-Osborn, Savannah McLemore and Cassidy McLemore; two brothers, Charles E. Flynn, Jr. and his wife, Elaine of Slate Hill, NY and Bryce Flynn and his wife, Shirley, also of Slate Hill; mother-in-law, Jean Dodd of Middletown, NY; brother-in-law, Gary S. Dodd of Yankee Lake, NY; cousin, Carol Wentzel of Goshen, NY; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Michael D. Flynn.
Friends may call at the Cornelius, Dodd & Connell Funeral Home, 26 Grove St., Middletown, on Monday, October 20, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.
Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 21, at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Ridgebury Cemetery, in Ridgebury, NY.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, Inc., 800 Stony Brook Ct., Newburgh, NY 12550.
Arrangements are under the direction of Cornelius, Dodd & Connell Funeral Home, Inc. For directions or to send condolences, please visit www.connellfuneralhome.com or call 845-343-2142.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Flynn
Melisa Deshler
November 11, 2008
Aunt Shirl, JoAnn & Billy,
Sorry I could not be there, but my thoughts & prayers are. Uncle Bill was a wonderful man and will be missed deeply by all who new him. Hopefully I will see you all soon. Love to all.
Meghan Claster Littlejohn
November 6, 2008
Special and cherished.....are the memories I have with your family. Being a friend of JoAnn's meant being part of the Flynn family. I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope you can find comfort in knowing that Bill touched many lives. I know he did mine and for that I'm very thankful.
Justina Lecesse (Shafer)
November 3, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
BOB & ANN CONKLING
October 22, 2008
TO THE FLYNN FAMILY,
GOD WILL GIVE YOU THE STRENGTH NEEDED TO CARRY ON. I ALSO RETIRED FROM O & R AND ALWAYS ENJOYED A LAUGH WITH BILL.
Marilyn & Jay Castimore
October 22, 2008
Joanne & Family:
So sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. Be comforted in knowing that he is no longer suffering and he will be the angel on your shoulder that we could all use. Take care and god bless your strength.
Gina Schlick
October 21, 2008
Our sincerest sympathy to the family of Bill Flynn.
May he rest in peace in that big hunting camp in the sky!
And may loving memories surround and comfort you all.
love,
Gina (Hunt) & Bill Schlick
(Gainesville, GA)
Town of Wawayanda Highway Department
October 21, 2008
Dear Flynn Family,
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
October 21, 2008
Dear Shirley, Jo & Billy:
What a wonderful man that you all got to share your lives with. Bill gave new meaning to the word "Gentle Man." Work will never be the same without that smile to look at every Saturday night. Hold those memories close to your heart, they will get you through those tough times. We will miss you always!!!
With Love,
Mary, Mike, Tina & Kate Zahorchak
Denise Schneider Patti
October 21, 2008
I knew Billly while growing up in Slate Hill. I extend my condolences to his wife and children, and especially to his brothers and their wives.
Denise Schneider Patti
Paula Hunt-Harkey
October 20, 2008
Awh, how the tears just roll down my face thinking of Mr. Flynn. I'm so sorry Mrs. Flynn, Billy and Joann. I send you and your extended family much love during this sad, sad time in your life. It's never easy; even if you know the battle can't be won. Mr. Flynn certainly won my heart. I had a special little bond with him referring to me as "Barney"..because I drove up my parents driveway quite fast. Ya see, Barney was a race car driver! Much love and sympathies. Paula and her hubby, Mitch
Mike and Alice Marsh
October 20, 2008
Shirley & Family
Please accept our deepest condolences.
I worked with Bill for over 30 years at O & R. I will always remember his smile and laughter.
WAYNE & PATTY WALTON
October 20, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jim & Deb Morton
October 20, 2008
Our condolences to the entire family. We never got to meet Bill but from what our son Craig told us he was a great man.Joann,you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time
Shari and Russell Wilkins
October 20, 2008
Aunt Shirley,Billy and Joann ,
We are sorry to hear of Uncle Bill's passing.We wish we could be there unfortunately we can not make it.You and everyone are in our thoughts and prayers.I will certainly miss making him laugh.
Mary (Miller) Radivoy
October 20, 2008
Shirley and family, Ed and Elaine and family, Buzzy and Shirley and family,
My thoughts and prayers are extended to you at this difficult time. Keep the wonderful memories fresh in your memory as Bill was a great person.
John Watts
October 20, 2008
Dear Shirley & Family,
Myself, also an O&R employee, although working in a different dept than Bill, would on occasion be needed to work together. Whenever that would occur, I could always count on a warm smile, hardy handshake and a great day.
I hope everyone can find some solace knowing that Bill is in a better place and his suffering is over. His memories endure.
Sincerely,
John & Kathy Watts
Amy Schoen (Goldfarb)
October 20, 2008
Dear Mrs. Flynn, JoAnn and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have great memories of hanging out at your house with you and Mr. Flynn. He was a warm, happy man and had such a wonderful family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
GEORGE REEDER
October 20, 2008
Shirley, Billy, and JoAnn
Sorry to hear the loss of your Husband, Father, and Friend. I always remember Bill as an easy going man who always seem to have a smile and time to say hello. I enjoyed our little chats we had wether it was at the race track or in our backyards through the fence. Bill will be missed by many. You have my deepest condolences and he may now rest in peace.
Haley Bowman
October 20, 2008
Aunt Shirley and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will always think kindly of Uncle Boo.
Madeline Whitney
October 20, 2008
Shirley & Family:My thoughts and prayers go out to you at this most difficult time.Bill was a classmate of mine and always a happy go lucky fellow to be around.He will be greatly missed by many.
October 20, 2008
Dear Shirley, Jo, and Billy:
Hard to imangine a day without that smiling face. He gave new meaning to the word "GENTLE MAN." Always rember the wonderful memories that you all shared, this will help you get through the tough times. God Bless you POOP we will miss you always!!
Mary,Mike,Tina, & Kate Zahorchak
Maureen Hunt
October 20, 2008
Dear Mrs. Flynn, Billy, and JoAnn,
For 40 years, I've said, "Hi, Mr. Flynn!" whether he was in the back yard, on the front porch, getting in or out of his truck, or visiting with my parents. Now, with a heavy heart, I have to say, "'Bye, Mr. Flynn."
Mr. Flynn has been a great neighbor and friend to the Hunt family. He shared many a beer with my dad. He helped my dad with a lot of household electrical projects. He was the only other dad I knew who wore Moccasins. He was a kind and generous man.
My sincerest sympathy to you all.
Love,
Maureen A. Hunt
(Reenie)
ART KNAPP
October 20, 2008
My deepest sympathys go to Shirley and Family. My memories go back a long ways I grew up in Slate Hill and knew Bill and his family all my life. Bill and Shirley lived in the same apartment building with my family. I will always remenber Bill as a kind and thougtful man.
ART and LYNN KNAPP TACOMA, WASHINGTON
Brenda Travers
October 20, 2008
Dear Shirley and Joann,
I am so sorry for the loss of Bill. He was a very warm and loving person. Always a smile on his face. Your great memories of Bill will keep him alive in your hearts. He will truly be missed. Your family and friends will get you through this tough time.
Great camping memories.
Love, Brenda, Mark, Michelle, Matt and Tara Travers.
Donnie and Jodi Jashembowski
October 20, 2008
Joanne and family,
We are deeply sorry for the loss of your father. May you find some comfort in all the wonderful memories you created.
Sincerely
Donnie, Jodi, Tyler and Casey
Carol and John Bright
October 19, 2008
Shirley and family,
You are in our thoughts and our prayers. Bill's warm smile and out going ways will always be remembered. Our deepest heartfelt sypathy to each of you.
Howard & Betty Collins
October 19, 2008
Our deepest sympathy goes to Shirley and family. Our memories go years back with some famous card games. So sorry to lose an old friend.
Howard and Betty Collins
October 19, 2008
Our deepest sympathy goes to Shirley and family. Our memories go years back with some famous card games. So sorry to lose and old friend.
Dick & Sandy Wright
October 19, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Dean Miller
October 19, 2008
My condolences to the entire family.
Mr. Flynn coached me in Little League 40+ years ago and I always admired his easy going demeanor. What a gentleman.
Alan & Mary Lou Leidy
October 19, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Bill Van Inwegen
October 19, 2008
To the Flyn family
As a fellow employee of O&R , Bill was somebody I always looked forward to seeing, He always had a good word about everybody. He will always be in our thoughts and prayers.
Merrie Ann Sloth
October 19, 2008
Uncle Bill has given me many great memories. He has suffered enough. He is at peace now. His family is comforted knowing he was special to many of us. My prayers and hugs go to all of you. I love you all and wish I could be there to share with you.
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