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BENJAMIN JOHN WEST FLYNN
Born: Jan 17, 1969
Date of Passing: Jun 23, 2015
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryBENJAMIN JOHN WEST FLYNN Benjamin John West Flynn was born on January 17, 1969 and died of a sudden seizure on Tuesday, June 23, 2015. He is survived by his parents, Peter and Judith Flynn, his sister, Catherine Flynn, his nephew, Breandan Waddell-Flynn, his late wife's mother, Claudette Jubinville, sister-in-law Marci Gauthier and two nieces, Madison and Kirsten Gauthier, as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his wife, Sherri-Lynn, his brother-in-law, Brett Waddell, and aunt Carolyn Hample. Although afflicted by a combination of psychiatric and psychological conditions, including high-spectrum autism, he managed, in spite of the odds against it, to graduate from high-school, to marry, and to live independently. He was for many years a faithful member of the servers' guild at St. Matthew's Anglican Church and was due to begin serving at St. George's Crescentwood this summer. He loved video games, TV wrestling, and possessed an encyclopedic knowledge of the Star Wars movies. Ben's condition made it difficult for him to make friends, but he persisted in trying to reach out to others wherever he went, and had made for himself a large network of telephone friends including his cousin Laura Curbishley, his uncle Tom Prescott, aunt and uncle Joan and Russ Collnett, Scott of Tache Pharmacy, Diane, his teacher from the school at Health Sciences, the Corbin family, and until she moved to Alberta, Mary Dent. There were many others, whose identities are not known to us but who have nevertheless his family's profound gratitude. Ben will always be remembered with deep affection as well as great sadness by his family and friends. Those who knew him well were often struck by his intelligence, his love of words, his wittiness and his kindness. He never forgot a family birthday or special occasion. And we will never forget the way he always bid goodbye to people with the phrase, "God bless your week." God bless you, Ben, and may you rest in peace. Cremation has already taken place. A memorial service will take place at St. George's Anglican Church, 168 Grosvenor at Wilton, on Monday, June 29 at 11:00 a.m. If they so wish, in lieu of flowers, friends may make donations in Ben's memory to the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra's Sistema Winnipeg project. NEIL BARDAL FUNERAL CENTRE 204-949-2200 neilbardalinc.com
Publish Date: Jun 27, 2015
BENJAMIN JOHN WEST FLYNN On Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at St. Boniface Hospital, Benjamin Flynn passed away at the age of 46 years. A memorial service will take place on Monday June 29, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at St. George's Crescentwood Anglican Church, 168 Grosvenor Avenue at Wilton Street. Longer obituary in Saturday's paper. NEIL BARDAL FUNERAL CENTRE 204-949-2200 neilbardalinc.com
Publish Date: Jun 25, 2015
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 27, 2015
Condolences & Memories (7 entries)
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My deepest condolences to Peter, Judith and the rest of Ben`s family and friends. Ben, I will miss you my friend. I enjoyed our conversations both about this world and the next. Thank you for sharing who God created you to be. I look forward to seeing you once again in the presence of our Heavenly Father. - Posted by: Scott Groen (Scott of Tache Pharmacy) (Friend) on: Jul 03, 2015
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I will always remember my friendship with Ben. I'm sad that we never had any more time to get to know each other better. My heart goes out to his family who were constant caregivers to him during his life. Although we can't see him physically...we await the day that we are reunited with him in heaven. I remember our deep talks and his ability to make me smile. Ben you were a true friend and I'm sorry that I wasn't always there for you. May you forgive me and find peace with the Lord of all kindness in heaven. I know your light is shining down on us all today. It was a pleasure meeting your Mom and Dad. Please accept my condolences on your loss. Miss you "Star Wars" Ben. :( - Posted by: Andrew Vanderdonckt (Friend) on: Jun 29, 2015
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I will remember Ben with fondness from the many Sunday night dinners we shared and his frequent phone calls to patient parents. He was bright and gentlemanly and more often than not, fun to be with. God bless you Peter and Judy and Catherine Mary for your love and respect for Ben. With much love to all of you at this time of yet another loss. - Posted by: Maylanne Maybee (Friend) on: Jun 28, 2015
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I remember Ben fondly as he faithfully came to St Matthew's with Peter and Judy. He was aa quiet but very pleasant young man. He will be missed.LNCWPC - Posted by: George Belcher (Interim Rector, St.. Matthew's Winnipeg, 2002) on: Jun 28, 2015
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I remember Ben at St. Barnabas with his family, as a sweet and intelligent little boy, with always a serious look on his face, and a curiosity about the world around him. My heart is with you in your sadness, Peter, Judy and Carolyn. - Posted by: Linda Henderson () on: Jun 27, 2015
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Peter and Judith. Please accept our sincere condolences on your son's passing. - Posted by: Jeneane and Ed de Caux (Friends ) on: Jun 26, 2015
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Ben's life was difficult but cushioned as much as possible by the love and devotion of his family. This tragic loss does not erase the love. I think of you all at this difficult time. - Posted by: Michael Eleff (Family friend) on: Jun 26, 2015
