Claire Patricia McNerney Flynn, 90, of McLean, VA, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2025, at the family’s home on the Western Shore of the Chesapeake Bay, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Philadelphia, PA, Claire was a devout Catholic and parishioner of St. John’s Catholic Church in McLean for almost 60 years. She attended Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls in Philadelphia and graduated from the Misericordia School of Nursing (Class of 1956).
She was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice J. Flynn, and her sisters, Eileen and Mary McNerney.
She is survived by her children: Eileen Fetters (Thomas) of Dunkirk, MD; Patricia (“Trish”) Flynn of McLean, VA; Maurice (“Mark”) Flynn III (Christine) of Boston, MA; and Michael Flynn (Brandon) of Annapolis, MD; and by four grandchildren: Anthony and Keiran Kowalski and Michael and Leyton Flynn, and her step grandchildren Angel and Matthew Fetters.
The family will receive friends and guests in the sanctuary at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in North Beach, Maryland, beginning at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. A Funeral Mass will follow at 12:00 PM (noon). Burial will be a small family service at a later date at Quantico National Military Cemetery, where Claire will be laid to rest alongside her late husband, Maurice.
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The Maryland Nurse Honor Guard
December 20 – Obituary: Claire Patricia McNerney Flynn
Claire Flynn, RN, we recognize you and pay homage to your dedication to the profession of nursing. We extend our deepest sympathies to your family, friends and colleagues.
Respectfully,
The Maryland Nurse Honor Guard
Kathleen (Leanie)Flynn Merkh
December 20 – Obituary: Claire Patricia McNerney Flynn
What a lovely woman, my Aunt Claire was…truly a class act. I never heard her raise her voice or say an unkind word to anyone. My deepest sympathy to Eileen, Mark, Patricia and Mike and their partners and children as I know she will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. All our love, Leanie and Bob
Sheila Altomare
December 20 – Obituary: Claire Patricia McNerney Flynn
Aunt Claire was always so sweet and kind and will be forever missed. I remember being in awe of her when I was younger always dressed to the nines. My favorite memories were dancing with her at weddings and when she would come to visit us in Pennsylvania when we were younger she would always hide money for us to find later often whispering in my ear check in the bathroom for a little surprise. Later in life she would always keep up with the goings on of my children so proud of their accomplishments. Sending so much love to all of her children .
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