September 10, 2009
Flint, George W. Jr.
George Willard Flint Jr., a resident of West Roxbury for 56 years, died Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009 at his home in West Roxbury after a long illness. He was 94. George was born in Cohasset on Oct 18, 1914, a son of George Willard Sr., and Emma (Keegan) Flint. He graduated from Northeastern University in 1937 with his bachelor of science degree. George studied at MIT and received special certification in naval architecture allowing him to design and create warships for the Navy during World War Two. He worked for Stone and Webster in Boston for 33 years as a Professional Design Engineer until his retirement in 1979. George was a ham radio operator know by his call sign WIZGW. He was a steward in Engineering Union Local 4 in Boston. He enjoyed gardening, was an avid fisherman, and a devoted Red Sox fan. George was the husband of 49 years of the late Pauline (Allenspacker) Flint, the father of the late Susan P. Carr, and the brother of the late Beverly R. Burnside. He is survived by his son, George W. Flint III of Plainville; two daughters, Linda J. McClelland, and her husband Lindsay, of Fairfax, Virginia, and Diane F. Hardy. and her husband Mark, of Nottingham, New Hampshire; his brother, Gordon E. Flint of Cohasset; his two grandchildren, Karen J. McClelland, and Ashley M. Hardy; and his cousin, Elinor Coughlin, of Cohasset. Visiting hours will be held Friday, September 11th from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the Folsom Funeral Home, 63 Belgrade Avenue, Roslindale. George’s funeral will be Saturday at 10 AM at the Funeral Home followed by burial in Gethsemane Cemetery in West Roxbury. Donations in his memory to Lifeworks, Attn Dan Burke, 789 Clapboardtree Street, Westwood, MA 02090 would be appreciated.