Michael ‘Tawson’ Flynn
1947-2018
Michael Edward « Tawson » Flynn, 71, passed
away Friday, November 23, 2018, at home. Born in New Glasgow, he was a
son of the late Bob and Evelyn (Morgan) Flynn. He was very active with
and dedicated to the North End Ball Team for a number of years, as
manager, equipment manager, field crew, or whatever job was needed. He
always made sure the field was ready, regardless of the weather; many
games would have been cancelled if not for him. Tawson was highly
respected by the team. He was also very involved with the Pictou
County Rugby Club and was a member of the Pictou County Sports
Heritage Hall of Fame. He was a member of Saint John the Baptist Roman
Catholic Church; and the Elks Lodge 226, New Glasgow. He was a true
North Ender. Michael is survived by his twin brother, Barry
(Charlene); nieces: Patti (Colin) MacLeod, and their children Ian and
Evelyn; Meredith Flynn; Patricia (Troy) MacLeod, and their children
Taya and Paisley; nephew, Shane (Serina) MacDougall, and their
children Austin, Isaac and Abby; aunt, Anne Cullen; numerous cousins.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Pat and her
husband, Clifford MacDougall. Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 pm Wednesday, in
the R.H. Porter Funeral Home, 55 Almont Ave., New Glasgow. Funeral
Mass 11 am Thursday, in Saint John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church,
New Glasgow, with Father Tom MacNeil officiating. Reception to follow.
Burial will be in Heatherdale Memorial Gardens. Family flowers only
please. Donations in his memory may be made to the Pictou County SPCA
or a charity of choice.
« There are only
two kinds of people in this world, North Enders and
Wannabes »
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Michael ‘Tawson’ Flynn 19472018..
Décès pour la Ville: New-Glasgow, Province: Nova Scotia
