Veteran & Retired Cranston Police Detective, Raymond C. Flynn Jr. Dies at 86

Thursday, January 20, 2022

The Butterfield Home and Chapel

Raymond Charles Flynn Jr., 86, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Rhode Island Hospital.

He was the husband of Judith (Lockwood) Flynn. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Mary (Donahue) Flynn and Raymond C. Flynn Sr.

Ray attended St. Paul School, graduated from Cranston High School, and was a veteran of the US Army. He was appointed to the Cranston Police Department on March 28, 1961, and retired on July 2, 1985, as a detective.

He was a member of IBPO Local 301, an avid fisherman, and loved all New England sports.

Besides the love of his life Judith, he is survived by his sister Patricia Fitzgerald and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Gerald Flynn.

Funeral information including visitation is listed below.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Raymond Charles Flynn Jr., please visit the floral store.

Visitation
Monday, January 24, 2022
8:30 am to 9:30 am
The Butterfield Chapel
500 Pontiac Avenue
Cranston, RI 02910

Mass of Christian Burial
Monday, January 24, 2022
10:00 am
St. Mark Church
9 Garden Court
Cranston, RI 02920

The Butterfield Home and Chapel is a family owned and operated funeral home providing compassionate service to families of all faiths since 1926.

Our mission is to provide dignified care for the deceased and help create meaningful experiences for families which honor the lives of their loved ones with diverse funeral, cremation and alternative service options.

We strive to contribute to our community and to provide distinct value to the families we serve. Amidst all of the large funeral home conglomerates, we remain a true family business. When you call or visit our home, you will find a member of the Butterfield family.

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Veteran & Retired Cranston Police Detective, Raymond C. Flynn Jr. Dies at 86

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