GILL-Michael W. Flynn, 60, of Pine St. in the Riverside section of Gill died Monday (5/21/12) at home. He was born in Greenfield on February 19, 1952, the son of Winston and Sophie (Banach) Flynn.

Mike attended Greenfield schools. He worked in sales for Cowan Auto Supply in Greenfield and then in Shelburne for 17 years. Previously, Mike was in sales for the former Sears & Roebuck Store in Greenfield for many years.

He loved animals, cars and fixing cars. He was also a history and war buff. He had his routine. Mike was very handy and enjoyed working with wood.

Besides his parents, Winston of Lexington, MA and Sophie of Greenfield he leaves a daughter, Stephanie Thomas and her husband Jermey of Greenfield, a sister, Linda Wickline and her husband Stearl of Turners Falls and his fiancée , Barbara Croteau of Riverside. He also leaves a niece, a nephew and many, many friends.

Services will be Friday (5/25/12) at 10am at the Kostanski Funeral Home, 1 Kostanski Square in Turners Falls. Burial will be in Mater Dolorosa Cemetery in Greenfield.

Calling hours will be from 8am until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Memorial contribution may be made to Dakin Pioneer Valley Humane Society, PO Box 319, South Deerfield,, MA 01373-0319 or to Overlook Hospice, 88 Masonic Home Rd. Charlton, MA 01507.