Claire Ann (McCarthy) Flynn, age 90, of Reading, formerly of South Yarmouth, and a longtime resident of Winchester, passed away after a long illness on April 24, 2023. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Flynn. Born in Medford, Massachusetts, Claire was the beloved daughter of the late Abigail and Robert McCarthy, and loving sister of the late Irene Stopyra, Robert McCarthy, Paul McCarthy, Eleanor Davis, Alice Means, Francis McCarthy, Henry McCarthy, and Walter McCarthy. She is survived by sisters Marjorie O’Melia and Patricia McCarthy, and by her sons Aidan Flynn (William Francis), Robert Flynn (Michele), and Sean (Marc Stevens).
Claire was educated in Medford and worked in Boston prior to marrying. She settled in Winchester for 34 years, raising her family, and finished her career working for the Town of Winchester’s Jenks Senior Center. She was a joiner and participated in the Winchester Garden Club, St. Mary’s Sodality, and volunteering for the Florence Crittenton Services. She retired to South Yarmouth for 21 years, and was active in the Yarmouth Garden Club, St. David’s Episcopal Church, and volunteering for the Cape Cod AIDS Response. She enjoyed gardening, reading, and entertaining at her lovely homes, and summers with family in York, Rockport, and Ipswich.
A loving aunt, she remained close to her nieces and nephews and was loyal and devoted to her Medford and Winchester friends throughout her lifetime.
The family would like to thank Dr. Heather Jones, Mystic Valley Elder Services, Guardian Angels, the Lahey Clinic Hospice Unit, and family friend Lindy Craig. A Memorial Service will be held for family and friends at a later date. Donations in memory of Claire can be made to Mystic Valley Elder Services, 300 Commercial Street #19, Malden, MA 02148.
