Obituary for
Michael E. Flynn
GRAFTON: Michael E. Flynn, 68 of South Grafton passed away on February 20, 2017, surrounded by his loving family at St. Vincent’s Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer.
Michael was born in Leicester, MA to the late Edward and Doris (Bergeron) Flynn on January 30, 1949. He attended Leicester High school and later enlisted in the Airforce in May of 1969. Michael became an engineer at Digital Equipment Corporation for many years, contributing to and listed on many patents. After leaving Digital, Michael worked directly for Kenneth Olsen the President of the former Digital Equipment Corporation. Michael currently owned his own business and was developing new processor technology.
Michael is survived by his 4 children: Christopher of Newton; Ryan and his significant other Amanda of Thompson, CT; Thomas of Grafton; and Caitlyn of Grafton and the mother of his children Patricia (Reardon). Michael is also survived by his sister: Kathleen Marble, her husband Alan of Millbury and their children: Charles and predeceased by Andrew.
Michael always said that his children were by far his greatest accomplishment. Always involved with sports, academics, and continually working on the autos with the children. He loved going to dinner and movies with Thomas and Caitlyn, he was always near when the children needed him.
Calling hours will be on Saturday, March 4th from 10:30 to 1:30pm at Roney Funeral Home 152 Worcester St. N. Grafton MA 01536 followed by a celebration of Michael’s life at 1:30pm in the funeral home.
In lieu of Flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society PO Box 22478 Oklahoma City,OK 73123 or online at www.Cancer.org. A Book of Memories to share a story, memory or message of sympathy with Michael’s family is available online at:
www.RoneyFuneralHome.com