Timothy M. Flynn
June 16, 1962 ~ December 11, 2020
Peaks Island - Timothy Michael Flynn passed away doing what he loved on Casco Bay on Friday, December 11, 2020, aboard his lobster boat, The Dottie Mae.
Tim was well known and very loved. He grew up and resided on Peaks Island and was an experienced lobsterman. He attended Peaks Island Elementary School and graduated from Portland High School. He was steady, quiet, and someone you could always count on.
Tim was an active-duty firefighter who started his career in 1986. He was the senior-most firefighter within the Portland Fire Department and very well respected by his peers. Tim's father was PFD's Fire Chief, and Tim served alongside his brothers Captain Daniel Flynn, Deputy Chief William Flynn, and Lieutenant Patrick Flynn. His absence now means for the first time in 70 years, there is not an active-duty Flynn on the Portland Fire Department.
Tim was a very proud father to his two grown sons, TJ and Zach, beaming at the chance to get to talk about them.
Tim is survived by his two sons, TJ and Zach and their mother, Nancy Wright; his siblings, Kathleen Newell and husband Stan, William and wife Nancy, Patrick and fiancee Lori (all of Peaks Island), Daniel and wife Melissa of Portland; and half-sibling, Sandy Merrow of Concord, NH. Uncle Timmy will be deeply missed by his nieces and nephews Amanda O'Brien, Shellbe Flynn, Connor Flynn, Samantha Flynn, Ted Merrow, Holly Merrow, and Matt Merrow.
He is predeceased by his parents, John and Dot Flynn, and his oldest brother, John Flynn.
His family extended beyond blood relative - he will be missed dearly by his fire department family, his whole Peaks Island family, his Island Lobster Company family where he held the title of 'Chief of Security,' and his Portland lobstering and fishing community family.
The family would like to thank the staff at Maine Medical Center, the Portland Fire Department, the U.S. Coast Guard, Casco Bay Lines, the local boat community who sprung into action, Thomas Werner, Fogg Boat Works, and the Portland Water Taxi.
Visiting Hours celebrating Tim's life will be held from 2-6PM on Thursday, December 17 at the Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland. Conforming to current guidelines, capacity will be monitored and face coverings are required. The family requests guests and visitors to bring an ornament to be placed on the Christmas Tree at the Funeral Home to provide the family with memories of Tim in the future as they decorate their trees.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, December 18, 2020 at 11AM. To watch the livestream of Tim's funeral, please visit www.facebook.com/conroytullywalker. In honor of Tim, he will have one last "lap" around the Island after Mass. A burial in celebration of Tim's life will take place in the summer. To view Tim's memorial page or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com.
Anyone interested in donating in Flynn's honor can do so at Portland Firefighters Burn Foundation at portlandfirefightersburnfoundation.com.
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Very sad situation. I certainly remember Tim’s dad, Fire Chief John Flynn. A real old-school firefighter. God Bless you Tim and thank you for your many years of service to our city.
– Mike McDonough (PFD Ret.)
🙂 Most people didn’t know it .. But he was quite the dancer.. You’re lucky if you have a “T” dancing story .. I have one on a recent CBL Booze cruise, even got the dip !
– Michele Alves
As you grieve, know that we are remembering you and honoring the memory of Timmy, everyday. With much love, Chris, Michele and Madison
– Tribute Store
The world lost a great man. I am so sorry for your unexpected loss. I knew Timmie on Peaks Island. He always had the biggest smile and gave the best hugs. When he died I realized how luck I was to experience both. Timmie – Thank you for your service and love of community. God – Please watch over Timmie and all those he cherished and loved. Keep them safe and let them know he is with them always. Liv Vega
– Liv Vega
Please accept my condolences and my thoughts and prayers are with the Flynn family and friends at this time. God Bless Timothy and the Flynn family.
– Brad Peck
We are truly sorry for your loss. Tim will be missed and he will never be forgotten, may his soul rest in peace.
– Lou and Renee Dineen
To the Flynn family, thank you for sharing a great guy with those of us in the fire service. I was honored to know Chief Flynn (dad) in his retirement and to work with the four firefighting brothers. They are gentlemen and superb public safety heroes. Tim, with his quiet demeanor and subtle smirk, was good to me and good for me. I appreciate those opportunities when we worked together and the friendship we developed. Tim certainly knew the waters of Casco Bay and so easily identified on a nighttime run to Peaks, that it was green can 1 we “grazed” with the Fireboat while passing House Island. No harm, no foul. Tim did not bat an eye! We’ll miss this great guy. Best regards to family and friends.
– David Pendleton
Our deepest sympathy to the Flynn family. Tim will be missed by all. Peter & Patty McCann
– Patty McCann
To the entire Flynn family, our sincere condolences. Tim will be sorely missed! Sincerely, Martin Cassidy and Family
– Martin Cassidy
Our deepest sympathy, Tim and his family are in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. May he Rest In Peace. Garry, Maureen, Keanan and Liam Fox
– Maureen Fox
Fair winds and following seas, Timmy.
– With Love, The Hannigan Family
Our family would like to extend our deepest condolences to the Flynn family for your loss. Stanhope Family Lt. David Stanhope PFD (Ret.)
– David Stanhope
You were always kind to myself and my boys, asking how we all were doing when we’d bump into each other. My family extends it’s most sincere condolences to the Flynn family in this time of grief.
– Jimal Thundershield
My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to the family and friends of Timothy Flynn. At this time, I am unable to be on island but please know, my thoughts are with you all. Rest in Peace, Tim.
– Jeanne Adamson Sawtelle
We are so sorry for your loss.
– Charlie and Karen Hitt
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
– Tammy Laidlaw
One of my favorite Timmy memories was at a TEIA Club Cabaret, a few years back. This quiet, gentle giant ripped it up on the dance floor with me to AC/DC like no ones business. He always made me laugh, while his presence always made me feel safe. What a special person, there was no one like Uncle Timmy. -Sherrin Vail
– Sherrin Vail
Flynn Family, Timmy will be deeply missed.
– The Martin Girls Jane, Sharon, Kathleen and John Fidler
Love that story! Thank you!
– Amanda O’Brien
It was an honor to serve in the Portland Fire Department with you.
– Ed Marks
Timmy will always be a god among men
– Joe
I thought I was an early riser because in almost all stations I worked at, I was usually the first one up. However, when I was working at Munjoy, I’d get up around 4:30-5ish, go out to the dayroom, and always find Tim, Keith Jordan, and Bob Gilfillan all drinking an early morning cuppa joe. It must be a lobsterman thing getting up early like that. Tim and Keith both covered at the boat, but whoever was covering down there, they would escape to the hill for that routine early morning coffee. My condolences to his family and large circle of friends.
– William Devoe
These photos are great. Mind if we use some of them for the wake? Thank you so much. I can almost hear his voice and laugh looking at them.
– Amanda O’Brien
Tim, you will be very much missed on Peaks and by your family. Beth and I send our deepest to the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Frank & Beth Childs
– Frank Childs
I’m very sad for the Flynn family. Timmy was a great guy. We grew up on the island together. Friends all through school and graduated together. Although I hadn’t seen Timmy for years, I feel the pain of the island community with this lose. RIP my friend. Condolences to the entire Flynn family.
– Dale Roberts