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Francis Flanagan Obituary

FLANAGAN, Francis A. Of Burlington and Arlington. Oct. 18, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Jane (Curry). Loving father of Lisa Dinsmore and her husband Matthew of Potomac, MD and David Flanagan and his wife Jane of Burlington. Devoted grandfather of Dianne Flanagan and William and Lucas Dinsmore. Brother of Josephine Fallon of Winchester, Thomas Flanagan of CT, and the late Mary Ellen Tighe, Rita Foley and James Flanagan. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Keefe Funeral Home, 5 Chestnut St., Rt. 60 (adjacent to St. Agnes Church) ARLINGTON on Wednesday at 9 am. Funeral Mass in St. Agnes' Church at 10 am. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Monday and Tuesday 5-8 pm. Burial in Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Arlington. Late WW II Navy veteran. For online condolences visit www.keefefuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 20, 2008.

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Mike Casey

November 1, 2008

Mr. Flanagan,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the USN during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation.And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

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tom Fallon

October 22, 2008

I had only known Frank for a short time He had left me with a great impreession. I will miss seeing Him around the block and at Dunkin. Bye Frank i will think of you often.

Ed Condon

October 20, 2008

I'm sorry for your loss. I worked with Frank for 10yrs while at BellAtl/Verizon. He showed me the ropes and a few other things. He was a character. He always had an opinion about something. He loved his family and lets not leave out the dog. He always kept in touch after retiring, whether in Fla or Ma. He always seemed to stop for coffee when in town. He will be missed by many.

Rick Swartz

October 20, 2008

I worked with Frank at New England Tel / NYNEX for many years. He was a dear friend. He called me "Nephie" and I called him "Uncle Frank". When he retired, I always asked his niece, and Verizon folks how "Frank" was doing. He always spoke of his children and how proud of you he was. I met his daughter once at work in Brookline MA . I remember him beaming with pride. Your Dad was a kind, likeable, man. It was an honor to know him along my life's journey.
Sorry to hear of this loss.
He will be missed, and remembered.

The Sheehan's

October 20, 2008

We are so sorry for your loss. Your father will be missed dearly. We feel honored to have had him in our lives.

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