FLYNN, Ralph Hugh, of Holliston, 71,
January 27. Beloved husband of 24 years
of Priscilla A. Lyons. Devoted father of Allison Taylor of Huntington, MA, Colin Flynn Diresta and her husband, Anthony,of Charleston, SC, and Kiirsten of Olympia,WA,. Adoring grandfather of Ian Flynn-Thomas,Soren and Kai Anderson-Flynn, and KaldenFlynn Diresta. Dear brother of Marion (Flynn)Cunningham and her husband Art, of Loganville,GA. Ralph Flynn, born in Harrison, NY,was the son of the late Hugh and the late Marion (Teno)Flynn. As a lover of rural rather than city life, Ralph made his home in many locales including Northfield, MA, and in Newfane,and Readsboro, VT. He and Priscilla, along with their cast of Newfoundlands found pleasure and peace in theirsecond home on Grand Manaan, New Brunswick wherethey were joined by family and friends. After a long and
admired career, Ralph retired as a labor organizer and field manager from the Massachusetts Teachers Association.
Memorial Eucharist Mass, Monday, Feb. 1, 10 am, Cathedral Church of St. Paul Episcopal Church, 138 Tremont St., Boston.In lieu of flowers, donations in Ralph’s memory may be made to
Angell Animal Medical Center, Boston.