Brian G. Flynn

Brian G. Flynn Sr. 1935-2010 Brian George Flynn Sr., 74, of Auburn Maine, passed into eternal life on Tuesday, April 27th 2010 at Central Maine Medical Center. He was born November 24, 1935 in Lewiston, Maine to Lawrence J. and Katherine (McIlroy) Flynn as one of 5 brothers: Lawrence Jr., Robert, (Brian), James and Thomas. He graduated from Lewiston High School in 1953 as an athlete of note, and went on to become an accomplished baseball and football player at Bates College, as well as an independent ski jumper. He also participated in music and theater. Among his highest achievements at Bates, he was a member of the 1956 Football State Series Championship team, and earned All State honors as an offensive and defensive end. After graduating from Bates in 1957, Brian served in the Marine Corps, and on April 18, 1959 he married Jeanne M. Gladu at the Basilica of SS Peter and Paul. Brian then entered into a career in education. He taught High School English and coached multiple sports at: Rockland, Thornton Academy, Bellows Falls (Vt.), Rumford and Westbrook. For fourteen years, he took particular pride in his duties as Head Football coach at these institutions. During his tenure at Westbrook, he earned his Masters degree at the University of Maine Orono and soon after became the principal of Telstar Regional High School. While at Telstar, Brian launched model programs which received national recognition. He then served a one year term as President of the Maine State Principal's Association. Under his administrative leadership, Telstar High School developed a reputation for excellence in academics, athletics and extracurricular programming. A devoted husband, father and grandfather, he and Jeanne raised 5 children and sponsored their interests and ambitions. He passed on his love for education, sports, music, the arts, the coast of Maine and gardening to his children and grandchildren. Brian is survived by wife Jeanne G. Flynn of Auburn, son Brian G. Flynn Jr. and wife Beth of Auburn, daughter Kelli Flynn Aitken of Auburn, Kara L. Pidgeon and husband Tim of York, Michele F. Lever and husband Scott of Auburn, Amy F. Boucher and husband Stephen of West Hartford CT and 13 grandchildren: Rory Flynn, Maeghan Flynn, Shea Flynn, Devin Flynn, Erin Aitken, Branden Lever, Allari Lever, Brooke Lever, Jordan Pidgeon, Shane Pidgeon, Madeline Boucher, Liam Flynn and Maisie Boucher.FLYNN died in Lewiston, April 27, 2010, Mr. Brian G. Flynn, Sr., age 74 years a resident of 115 Shepley St., Auburn. A Mass of Christian Burial honoring Brian's life will be celebrated SATURDAY 1:00PM at the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul of the Prince of Peace Parish. Graveside committal prayers to follow with military honors at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Lewiston. Memorial donations in Brian's memory may be made to St. Martin de Porres 23 Bartlett St., Lewiston, ME 04240. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com Family and friends are invited to visit Friday 2-4 & 7-9PM at the PINETTE & LYNCH FUNERAL HOME 305 Alfred Plourde Parkway, Lewiston, 784-4023