Ignatius’ Obituary
Passed away peacefully on February 5th, 2022, Ignatius Loyola Flynn at the Corner Brook Long Term Care facility, at the age of 97 years. Born and raised in West Bay, NL, he was pre-deceased by: his wife Lillian (Aucoin) Flynn; infant son Billy; grandson Andre Young; and parents Michael and Christina Flynn.
He is survived by: his sister Theresa McIsaac; sons: Tom (Sheryl), Fabian (Trudy), Gerry (Sylvia), and Aaron (Kelly); daughters: Sandra (Wayne), Nancy (Ralph), Patsy (Kevin), Janet (Glenn), and Michelle (Andre); 21 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren; as well as a circle of extended family and friends.
Due to Covid restrictions a DRIVE UP visitation will be held at Russell’s Funeral Home, Stephenville on Wednesday, February 9th from 6:00-9:00 PM. Please line up in your vehicles, when you reach the double doors at the front it will be your turn to enter the funeral home and visit with the family. Only one household at a time will be permitted into the building. Please be mindful of your time inside as there may be others waiting to visit with the family. Proof of vaccination and Valid ID are required to attend a visitation.
A funeral mass, by invitation only, will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish on Thursday, February10th. Interment to follow at the Roman Catholic Cemetery, West Bay.
Ignatius… “Nishy”, son, brother, veteran, husband, father… keeper of the house on the hill. He was many things to many people. A man who went to war young and came back much older. A veteran who wore his war medals with pride and whose armour after the war was his rosary beads, for prayer often comforted his dreams. A hero to grandkids and great grandkids, dearly loved by them all. He loved his “Lil” and his children, grand and great grandchildren. Nish loved to walk, pick berries and beachcomb with Mom for lucky rocks.
A man with determination, who never gave up. He would help anyone in need, take them in, out of the cold in a storm, even a stranger. He was compassionate, often with a smirk, who loved playing tricks and telling jokes.
A man who loved and was loved, weak in health but strong of character. He missed people and family, and had an incredible memory of days gone by… we will miss him dearly.
The last man standing… is now dancing with Mom… “after all these years”
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Ignatius Loyola Flynn March 18 1924 February 05 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Stephenville, Province: T-N