Peter Richard Flynn

Loving Father, Grandfather, and Husband passed peacefully at the age of 82 on October 26, 2025, at his home in Henniker, NH, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of 56 years to Kathi (Gaumont) Flynn. Father of Tim, Amy, Soon, Kwan, Anthony, and his partner Julie Takacs, Alex, John, and Jackie. Predeceased by his son, Brad. Grandfather, aka, Papa, of nine.

Peter is also survived by his sister Joanna Doykos, and brother-in-law, Jack Doykos, and sister-in-law Liz Flynn. Also, brother to the late Tommy, Stephen, Jack and Len Flynn.

Peter was born in Lowell, Massachusetts on October 5, 1943 to Catherine (McSorley) and John P. Flynn. He graduated from Keith Academy and went on to open Peter Flynn Travel Service. While running his business he discovered his love of community service, and was elected to the State of New Hampshire legislature, the Board of Selectman in Pelham for numerous terms and then served as Town Administrator. Also, while in Pelham, he was active in the Knights of Columbus, in Little League as an umpire, and volunteered with the Pelham Fire Department and two homeless shelters.

After three decades in Pelham, Peter and his wife, Kathi moved to Henniker for his role of Town Administrator. In Henniker, he became an active member of the community, serving two terms as president of the Rotaty Club, starting the breakfast bus stop at The Grange for Henniker’s high schoolers, and serving as selectman after his tenure of Town Administrator. He also worked as Town Administrator in New Boston and Deering. As Town Administrator, he started a monthly luncheon with his fellow Administrators to network and encourage dialogue between local towns.

After his “retirement”, not willing to give up his life of service, he worked concurrently as Welfare Director for the towns of Warner and Hillsboro.

In his spare time, he enjoyed driving around his towns, watching the Red Sox, and spending time with his family, preferably operating the grill, or sitting in his rocking chair on the porch. And every Tuesday night in the summertime, he could be found on his back patio welcoming people to join him to watch the Henniker concerts, and the kids playing in the backyard.

Peter continued his commitment to his mission of working on improving conditions for his constituents until his death. His devotion to service is one that will not be soon forgotten and has left an indelible impact on countless friends, colleagues and neighbors.

The viewing will be held at Holt Woodbury Funeral Home located at 32 School St, Hillsboro, NH on Thursday, October 30th from 6-8pm. A funeral mass will take place on Friday, October 31st in St. Theresa’s Catholic Church located at 158 Old W. Hopkinton Rd in Henniker at 11:00am.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made in Peter’s name to Henniker Food Pantry at The Grange, 21 Western Ave, or Wings Wildlife Rehabilitation, 64 Liberty Hill Rd, both in Henniker, NH.

Arrangements are under the care of Holt-Woodbury Funeral Home. www.holtwoodburyfh.com.