Alice M. Flanigan

FORT MYERS, Fla. Alice M. Flanigan, 100, of Fort Myers, Fla., and a former resident of Hudson Falls and Rochester, N.Y., passed away peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007. Born on May 2, 1907, in Lake George, she was the daughter of the late Ressie and Maude (Harris) Merrill and lived most of her long life in the Rochester area. Alice was a loving, generous person who found true joy in caring for others. In fact, she raised two families, the first being her four brothers because of the premature death of both parents, a responsibility she gladly undertook, which necessitated her withdrawing from her nursing school program. Several years later she married Leonard and raised their son, Robert. She also spent many happy years mentoring her two grandchildren, Kathleen and Michael. For all the loving care she bestowed on family, friends and neighbors, we are truly blest and firmly believe she is now in the eternal, loving care of our Lord. Leonard D. Flanigan, her husband of 66 years, died on May 9, 2003. She is also predeceased by her four brothers. She is survived by her loving family, a son, Robert Flanigan and his wife, Shirley, of Fort Myers, Fla.; a grandson, Michael Flanigan of Pacifica, Calif.; a granddaughter, Kathleen Flanigan of Tarrytown, N.Y.; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call on Friday morning, Dec. 14, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St. in Hudson Falls. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 14, at St. Mary's/St. Paul's Church on the park in Hudson Falls. The Rite of Committal will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward. Online condolences may be made by visiting our Web site at www.carletonfuneralhome.com. The family suggests that memorial donations be made to the charity of one's choice.