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Mary Flanders Obituary

FLANDERS, Mary J. (Lillis) In Haverhill, Sept. 3, 88, resident of Haverhill. Beloved wife of the late James E. Flanders. Loving mother of Susan C. and her husband Robert J. Murphy of Bedford, NH, Denise M. and her husband David F. Smigliani of White Horse Beach, MA, James E. "Jeff" Flanders and his wife Ellen J. of Dedham, MA and Charles M. Flanders and his wife Mary C. of Bradford. Dear sister of Loretta P. McLean of Haverhill. Grandmother of Christine Mandic, Jennifer St.Hilaire, Heather Flanders, Catherine Nacy, Aaron Flanders, Matthew Thompson, James P. Flanders, Jennifer Williams and Nicole Smigliani. Great grandmother of Jack, Ethan, Ryan, Alex, Julia and Connor. Her Funeral Mass will be on Saturday, Sept. 6, at 2:30 at Sacred Hearts Church, So. Main St. Bradford. Interment will be in Westlawn Cemetery, Goffstown, NH. An hour of visitation will precede the Funeral on Saturday from 1-2 pm at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106 Summer St., Haverhill. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Easter Seals, 122 Brady Ave. Salem, NH, 03079, or to the Alzheimer's Assoc. 311 Arsenal St. Watertown, MA, 02472. Directions and condolences may be obtained at www.farmerfuneralhomes.com H.L. Farmer & Sons 978.372.9311

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Published by Boston Globe on Sep. 5, 2008.

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Pat Withrow

September 9, 2008

Dear Denise ,
Bob and I were so sad to hear of the loss of your mother. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We pray that happy memories of your mom will give you comfort in the days to come. Love, Patty and Bob

Mary Dollard Woolf

September 7, 2008

Dear Denise,
I was so sorry to read about your Mom`s passing..Even though it has been awhile..I have such fond memories of her and you dad and all the fun they were..Please know I am thinking of you at this difficult time..send my best to Charlie, Jeff and Susan too..
Very Sincerely Yours, Mary Dollard Woolf-

September 7, 2008

Dear Denise, David and Flanders Family,
We just heard about the loss of your mother and wanted you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Diane and Ron Krueger

Dan Dollard

September 6, 2008

Charlie, Jeff, Denise, and Sue,
I was so very sorry to hear about your mom. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

With my deepest sympathy,
Dan Dollard

Judi English

September 6, 2008

Denise, David and Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.

Patrick O'Connor

September 5, 2008

Dear Jeff, Ellen, Matt & JP:
We were sorry to hear about the death of your Mother. Even though someone has been sick for a long time, when the time comes, and they pass, it is still final and sad. In time,all the memories, will be discussed at family gatherings, and they will bring a smile to your face. Our very deepest sympathy, Fondly, Pat, Cookie, Lauren & John.

Pat O'Connor & Family

September 5, 2008

Dear Jeff, Ellen, Matt & JP:
We were sorry to hear about the death of your Mother. Even though someone is sick for a long time, it still does not ease the pain when they pass. In time, your memories will be shared at family gatherings, and you will all have a smile on your face, when you go back in time. Our very deepest sympathy, as it is very sad to see your Mother go. Fondly, Pat, Cookie, Lauren & John O'Connor.

Jerry Ferro

September 5, 2008

Charlie, So sorry to read about you mother's passing.

Jerry Ferro

September 5, 2008

Dear Denise, David and the Flanders Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayer.
Love,
Beth Martin

chris driscoll

September 5, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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