FLYNN, SMA, Rev Fr John, Society of African Missions, [late of Newtowncashel, Co Longford], on 22 June 2022, peacefully at St Theresa’s Nursing Unit, SMA House, Blackrock Road, Cork.Predeceased by his parents James and Kathleen [née Hussey], sisters Sr Lucy DMJ, Sr Kathleen DMJ, and Annie Mai [Casserly].Deeply regretted by his sister Liza [Crotty], his brothers Mike and Seamus, nieces and nephews, relatives, friends, the people of Benin City Archdiocese, Nigeria, Sunyani Diocese, Ghana, the Good Shepherd SMA Parish, Manila, Philippines and his confreres in the Society of African Missions.Remains will arrive at St Joseph’s SMA Church, Wilton, Cork, at 12.45pm on Friday, 24 June, for Funeral Mass at 1pm, followed by burial in the adjoining SMA community cemetery.Those attending the funeral are requested to adhere to all social distancing and sanitising guidelines, wear a face covering and avoid shaking hands.

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