Martin Flynn Obituary

s2 FLYNN-Martin A. Flynn M.D., Dr. Martin A. Flynn, resident of San Marino, CA, for over 45 years, passed away on Friday, September 16, 2005 surrounded by his family. Born on August 2, 1931, in Lackagh, Turloughmore, County Galway, Ireland, he immigrated to the United States with his wife Ella in 1954. Dr. Flynn graduated and received his medical degree from the National University of Ireland. He then went on to specialize in ophthalmology and graduated from the University of Illinois, completed his residency at the Chica go Eye & Ear Institute, and was a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He practiced ophthalmology in Pasadena for over 45 years, and was a member of the staff of Huntington Memorial and St. Luke's Hospitals. He was an avid rugby player throughout his youth, and played for the University team. Dr. Flynn's most important pursuit was serving his patients in the Pasadena community. Dr. Flynn will be truly missed by his beloved wife of 48 years, Ella McInerney Flynn of San Marino, CA; his five devoted chi ldren, Michael Flynn of Pasadena, CA, Patricia Kemp of Greenwich, CT, John Flynn of Burlingame, CA, Brian Flynn of Laguana Beach, CA, and Elizabeth Granville-Smith of New York, NY; brothers and sister, Dr. Michael Flynn of Rancho Santa Fe, CA, Richard Flynn of Athlone, Ireland, Dr. Betty O'Malley of Galway, Ireland,and Thomas Flynn of Lackagh, Ireland; eight grandchildren, sons-in-law and daughter-in-law, and nieces and nephews. A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 21st at St. Philip t he Apostle Church, 151 S. Hill Avenue, Pasadena, CA. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made in Memory of Dr. Martin A. Flynn, M.D. Memorial, c/o Huntington Hospital Office of Philanthropy, 100 West California Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91105. Private interment will be at Holy Cross Cemetery. Cabot & Sons, Pasadena, directors