Robert Flynn Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Robert E. Flynn of Lenox passed away on Friday night. He died as he lived, surrounded by loving family and friends on the family farm. Born Jan. 2, 1930, son of Edward and Mae Flynn, Bob was a true man who fought for his country in the Korean War and came back on leave to visit his wife and young family. Throughout his life he exhibited a great entrepreneurial spirit wrapped in reality. Among many of his endeavors was being the owner and proprietor of the Ye Olde Heritage Tavern in Lenox. He loved his horses and his barn, but the true passion of his life was family. Great meals with Bob and his extended family at home, at great restaurants, and at Laurel Lake will be cherished by his family and lifelong friends. Robert Flynn is survived by his loving wife, Norma Bartini Flynn, and his children, Deborah Hodgkins and her husband Christopher of Miami, Edward Flynn and his wife Annmarie of Whitman, Kathie Consolati and her life partner Marty Johns of Pittsfield, Daniel Flynn and his wife Patty of Longmeadow, Sheri Baruch and her husband Philip of Lenox, and Erin and her husband Scott of Lenox. Robert shared his love with his 17 grand- and great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by the most beautiful girl in the world, his daughter Wendy, who is excited to welcome Bob into the house of the Lord. FUNERAL NOTICE: Calling hours will be at his friend Ned Roche's funeral home on Monday from 4-7. The funeral will be Tuesday from the funeral home at 9 a.m., followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10 at St. Ann's Church, celebrated by the Rev. Christopher J. Waitekus, pastor. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Hospice Care of the Berkshires in care of the funeral home, 120 Main Street, Lenox, MA 01240.

Robert Flynn

January 2, 1930 - July 6, 2012