Flynn, Charles, lifelong resident of Newton, March 17, 2018. Devoted son of the late John J. and Elizabeth R. (Kelly) Flynn. Dear brother of the late John Flynn and his wife Linda of Los Angeles, CA, Virginia Wright and her husband Richard of Weston, Edward Flynn and his wife Nanette of Westborough, Lorraine Flynn of Newton, Mary Flynn of Newton and Thomas Flynn of Chatham. Loving uncle of 3 generations of nieces and nephews. Charles leaves behind many friends from his work, residence and community activities. Charles was a member of the Newton Celtics Special Olympics Basketball team and a lifelong sports fan. With his great sense of humor and joie de vivre he touched the lives of all who were lucky enough to know him. Funeral from the Burke & Blackington Funeral Home, 1479 Washington St., (Rte. 16),West Newton, Thursday, March 22 at 9:30AM, followed by a Funeral Mass in Our Lady Help of Christians Church at 10:30AM. Visiting hours Wednesday evening from 4:00 - 7:00 PM. Interment in Newton Cemetery, Newton, MA. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made in his memory to The Price Center, 27 Christina St., Newton, MA 02461 (www.thepricecenter.org) or The Lymphoma Program at Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215