Born in Hamilton, Scotland, she was the second of the 14 children of Paul John Flynn and Eileen McCabe. She is predeceased by her parents and siblings, Anne and Charles. She is survived by Paul, Therese, James, Tom, Martin, Helen, Frank, John, Brendan, Stephen and Barbara.
A teacher who emigrated from Scotland in July 1965, Sister Patsy brought energy, creativity, kindness, joy and adaptability upon entering the Sisters of Service on September 8, 1967 and professing final vows on August 15, 1974. Over two decades, she taught in elementary schools in Rycroft, AB, Churchill, MB, St. Julien’s, NL, Fort McMurray, AB, High Level, AB, Wyoming, ON and Moosonee, ON. An artist and musician, she encouraged her students in many forms of art, including snow sculptures, and in learning to play the guitar and to dance Scottish flings. While earning a Bachelor of Education degree in Regina, she illustrated new catechetical lessons for the Home Program. During summer holidays, she assisted Anita Hartman, SOS in her Guitar Camps’ Ministry.
After retirement from teaching, Sister Patsy completed a graduate degree in art therapy in 2005, practicing art therapy in Beaverton, ON during retreats in rural parishes and facilitated a spirituality group in her residence until retirement at LaSalle Manor and the Houses of Providence.
The Sisters of Service extend their sympathy to Sister Pasty’s family and friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, February 6, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. at the Chapel of Presentation Manor, 61 Fairfax Crescent, Toronto, Ontario M1L 1Z7 (corner of Warden Ave).
Interment in Mount Hope Cemetery
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.kanejerrett-thornhill.ca for the Flynn family.
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