William John ""Riley"" Flynn 1927 ~ 2014 Mr. William John Flynn of Lethbridge, beloved husband of the late Valentina, passed away after a brief illness on November 17, 2014 at the age of 87 years. Bill was born in Shaunavon , Saskatchewan on November 5, 1927. Bill began work with CP Rail on December 17, 1948. On July 31, 1951 Bill married Valentina Wolfer in Medicine Hat, AB. The couple moved to Lethbridge, AB shortly thereafter, and had three children; Brenda, Catherine & Michael. After 34 years with CP Rail, Bill retired as an engineer and began a full time retirement filled with traveling south, golfing, curling, many projects, and his grandchildren. After Tina's passing in March of 2007, Bill maintained an active life with gardening, playing cards, inventing, and telling his many stories. He took great enjoyment from his Sunday dinners with Kaye and nightly card games with Stan & Bob. Bill is survived his two daughters and grandchildren Brenda Hill (Ryan) & Catherine Flynn (Kyle, Rene & Fiance Sean); his son Mike & wife Lorie Flynn; sisters Pat, Geri Ann; brother-in-law Bill; and special friend Kaye Larsen. Besides his loving wife, Bill was predeceased by his parents Jack & Alythe Flynn; brothers Mick, Alec and Joe; and his sister Helma. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610-4 St. S., Lethbridge, AB, T1J 4P3. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorial donations to Chinook Regional Hospital (Palliative Care), 960-19 St. S., Lethbridge, AB T1J 4G7.