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Edward Timothy Flynn
<p>Edward T. Flynn, of Kennebunk, best known as Ed, passed away on November 17, 2022, at Huntington Commons, after a prolonged illness. </p><p><br></p><p>Ed was born September 14, 1941 in Augusta, ME, graduated from Cony High School (Augusta) and from the University of Maine Orono with a BS & M.Ed in Education. </p><p><br></p><p>Upon graduation, he entered the U.S. Army at Fort Benning, GA, as a ROTC Second Lieutenant. He enjoyed assignments at Fort Holabird, MD Army Intelligence School and on to the 6th MI Group HQS in Heidelberg, Germany. Ed completed his active military duty in 1969 and retired after 20 years in US Army Reserves. </p><p><br></p><p>After brief employment with Bates Manufacturing in Lewiston, ME, Ed joined the United States Secret Service as a Special Agent. He started his career in Syracuse, NY. Additional assignments, that took him all over the world included Intelligence Division, Vice President’s Detail (VPPD), Liaison Division (Capitol Hill), Boston Field Office and finally the Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAIC) of the Bush Protective Division in Kennebunkport. Upon retirement, Ed conducted Background Investigations for various agencies.</p><p><br></p><p> Ed enjoyed hunting, fishing with his longtime friends Al and Roger and talking baseball with his grandsons while enjoying summers at their camp at Long Pond in Belgrade, ME. </p><p><br></p><p>Ed was predeceased in death by his parents, John E. Flynn and Anne Kelley Flynn. </p><p><br></p><p>Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Susan Conant Flynn of Kennebunk, daughters Betsy Flynn Upton (Tom), of Arlington, VA, and Maggie Flynn of Kennebunk, his brother, Jim Flynn (Sue) of Haymarket, VA, two grandsons, Ryan and Sean Upton and numerous nieces and nephews. </p><p><br></p><p>A memorial service will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, August 11, 2023 followed by a celebration of Ed’s life at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer St., Kennebunk. Interment with military honors will take place at 3:00PM on the same day at St. Mary’s Cemetery, 605 Western Ave., Manchester, ME 04351.</p><p><br></p><p>In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Kennebunk Sport Boosters Club, PO Box 1394 Kennebunk, ME 04043. </p><p><br></p><p>To leave a message of condolence, please visit Ed’s book of Memories Page at www.bibberfuneral.com </p><p><br></p><p>Arrangements are entrusted to Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer St. Kennebunk. </p><p><br></p>September 14, 1941 - November 17, 202209/14/194111/17/2022
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Peter Conley
November 28, 2022
Condolences to Ed's family. He was a good man who was a credit to his family, his country and the Secret Service that I had the honor to serve with him. RIP Ed and Semper Fi. Pete and Collette Conley
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Ann Stockbridge
November 25, 2022
What a wonderful friend and neighbor Ed was! He always had a friendly word on his walks and took an interest in what our children were doing. Doug enjoyed going to Kennebunk basketball games with Ed and we traveled to a few Red Sox games together. Ed will always be fond... Continue Reading
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Elizabeth Upton
November 23, 2022
Dad, thank you for being my mentor, financial advisor, career counselor, sports commentator but most of all for being my dad. Your absence has left big hole in my heart and I hope you were proud of the women and mom I became. We may not have always seen eye-to-eye, but... Continue Reading
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Karen Marie Arel
November 23, 2022
Sue, Betsy and Maggie: I am so very sorry for your loss. He was an amazing man. I loved having conversations with him and I had a wonderful time at his retirement party that was held at the Rhumb Line Resort all those years ago. He loved talking about all of you. He was ... Continue Reading
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