Obituary of Eileen Doherty Flynn

Eileen Doherty Flynn was born 12/29/1936 in Manhattan, NY, but was really a Bronx girl. She was called from this life on Wednesday, 2/3/2016, surrounded by friends, immediate family, in-laws and out-laws at her home in Rowayton, CT. Predeceased by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paddy (Susan) Doherty; sister, Mary Doherty, and in-laws, Dr. and Mrs. John (Catherine) Flynn. Survived by her devoted husband of 55 years, John Flynn; her children Patricia Flynn of Hingham, MA; Susan Flynn Carnes of Stamford, CT; John Flynn (and fianc Christina Hennessy) of Norwalk, CT; and Kerry Flynn Moeykens (and fianc Dude Tucker) of Covington, KY; and nine, prized grandchildren (Meghan and Madeleine McKenzie; Catie and Christie Carnes; John and Ryan Flynn, and David, Katherine, and Elise Moeykens). She opened her heart and home to several others, including foster daughter Casey McCormick and adopted son Jose Argueta, as part of the family and many others who came into her life, took shelter under her roof, and found solace in her care over the years. She worked as the office administrator for John J. Flynn Consulting Engineers in Rowayton, CT. She lived in Pound Ridge, NY, for 30 years before moving to Rowayton, where she and her husband have lived for the past 20 years. She spent countless hours of her time and talent in service to St. Patrick's Church in Bedford, NY, and raised money for the poor of the Archdiocese of Tororo, Uganda. She had many cherished and dear friends, whom she affectionately and truly considered her sisters. Among those, the ladies of her bridge and book group, for whom she would spend hours preparing to host and enjoy their company and friendship in her home. Visitation will be Sunday, February 7, 2016 from 3:00 to 6:00 PM at the Edward Lawrence Funeral Home, 2119 Post Road in Darien, CT. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, February 8, 2016 at 10:00 AM at St. John's Church, 1986 Post Road in Darien, CT, followed by her internment at Pound Ridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you please make a contribution or donate blood to the American Red Cross, Connecticut Chapter, 209 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT 06032 and think of her as you do so, or consider a donation in her name to the Archdiocese of Tororo in Uganda, Africa, c/o Ann Haney, St Patrick's Church, P. O. Box 303, Bedford, NY 10506. www.lawrencefuneralhome.com Funeral Home: Edward Lawrence Funeral Home 2119 Post Road Darien, CT USA 06820