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Naneen E. Flynn
Naneen E. Flynn
She was one of the smartest people you could ever meet. Nan had a BA in Art Education from Edinboro University, but her knowledge was so much more diverse; the product of a lifetime of reading multiple books a week. Of course, it might not be so much that she read, but the fact that she had the amazing ability to retain just about everything, especially information that was inconsequential to everyday living. Her grandkids eschewed Google and went straight to Nana for the answers. She could have been a contestant on Jeopardy. Christmas was her favorite holiday; she made it magical with an amazing open house that took everyone’s help to prepare but paid off with delicious homemade hors d’oeuvres and cookies. Thanksgiving found her baking amazing pies, making the stuffing from scratch and everyone indulging with her cranberry orange relish; Easter she created decorative chocolate Easter eggs for the neighbors. She was a naturally gifted cook. She’d pass her talent on to her kids and grandkids even though, in the end, she’d simply bring the knowledge and watch them make the dishes which was a great family bonding exercise. Nan was a talented crafter, sewing for her family (including Cabbage Patch Dolls when they were the rage), could cross stitch, crochet and knit and was always working on a craft project. She even made clothing for herself and her children over the years; as good as any seamstress out there. If her radio was on, she’d be catching up with NPR and her television was usually tuned to PBS. She’d expose her children and grandchildren to all the wondrous things she stumbled upon. She made sure they were cultured, even taking them to the symphony. And in turn the grands would expose her to all kinds of new things; Nana took to watching their shows alongside them. She was raised in Pittsburgh, settled in Syracuse and would later live with her daughter’s family in West Deptford, Williamsburg, Virginia and Woolwich.
She is lovingly remembered by her daughters, Megan Flynn, Shannon (Jeremy) Costa, Erin Flynn and Caitlin Flynn. Additionally, Nan leaves behind 6 grandchildren: Haley, Brayden, Landon, Briana, Madeline and Brooklyn, with another one on the way, and one great granddaughter, Esther. She is also survived by the father of her children, Daniel Flynn.
Come celebrate 75 great years Saturday December 13 from 4 to 5 p.m. at Daley Life Celebration Studio, 1518 Kings Highway, Swedesboro, where there will be a 5 p.m. storytime service.
