Condolences Pour in Following Death of Longtime Salmon Arm Councillor Kevin Flynn
The city said Flynn’s death followed a cancer diagnosis and prompted condolences from local officials and residents.
- Salmon Arm lowered flags at city hall on Friday to mourn the passing of long-time city councillor Kevin Flynn. The city acknowledged his death, stating, "We honour Kevin's remarkable life, his lasting contributions to the community and send love to his cherished family and friends."
- At an April 27 council meeting, Flynn disclosed his diagnosis of inoperable cancer on his pancreas and lungs following a scan at Shuswap Lake General Hospital. He vowed to fight the battle with "Humor, positivity, caring and love."
- Elected to council in 2002, Flynn served until 2011 and again from 2014 to 2026, leading the Columbia Shuswap Regional District as board chair for three years while holding positions with the Southern Interior Local Government Association and the Union of Municipalities.
- Beyond politics, Flynn owned Salmon Arm Financial Ltd with spouse Cathy Bartsch and served as president of the Salmon Arm Golf Club while coaching and playing various sports including basketball, tennis, and skiing.
- Known for his analytical mind and commitment to the community, Flynn was unafraid to "wear his heart on his sleeve," often emphasizing that "Laughter and love" were essential to his approach during his public service.
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The flags at city hall were at half mast Friday following the sudden loss of Kevin Flynn. In a brief post shared via social media just before 1 p.m. on Friday, June 12, the city acknowledged the recent passing of the long-time city councillor “We honour Kevin’s remarkable life, his lasting contributions to the community and send love to his cherished family and friends,” reads the post, immediately prompting condolences and kind words. At the st…
Condolences pour in following death of longtime Salmon Arm Councillor Kevin Flynn - Grand Forks Gazette
The flags at city hall were at half mast Friday following the sudden loss of Kevin Flynn. In a brief post shared via social media just before 1 p.m. on Friday, June 12, the city acknowledged the recent passing of the long-time city councillor “We honour Kevin’s remarkable life, his lasting contributions to the community and send love to his cherished family and friends,” reads the post, immediately prompting condolences and kind words. At the st…
Condolences pour in following death of longtime Salmon Arm Councillor Kevin Flynn - Vanderhoof Omineca Express
The flags at city hall were at half mast Friday following the sudden loss of Kevin Flynn. In a brief post shared via social media just before 1 p.m. on Friday, June 12, the city acknowledged the recent passing of the long-time city councillor “We honour Kevin’s remarkable life, his lasting contributions to the community and send love to his cherished family and friends,” reads the post, immediately prompting condolences and kind words. At the st…
Condolences pour in following death of longtime Salmon Arm Councillor Kevin Flynn - Northern Sentinel
The flags at city hall were at half mast Friday following the sudden loss of Kevin Flynn. In a brief post shared via social media just before 1 p.m. on Friday, June 12, the city acknowledged the recent passing of the long-time city councillor “We honour Kevin’s remarkable life, his lasting contributions to the community and send love to his cherished family and friends,” reads the post, immediately prompting condolences and kind words. At the st…
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