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Bernard Flaherty Obituary

Of Readville, Dec. 9, age 65. Son of the late Michael J. Sr. and Delia (Hernon) Flaherty. Father of the late Suzanne B. Flaherty. Brother of Michael J. Jr. of Derry, NH, and the late Patrick T. Flaherty. Dear friend of Cecille Flaherty-Avnone of NH & Karen Burke of Dedham. Also survived by nieces & nephews. Funeral from The Carroll-Thomas Funeral Home, 22 Oak St., HYDE PARK, Wed. morning at 8. Funeral Mass at St. Anne's Church, Readville, at 9. Relatives & friends invited. Visiting hours Tuesday evening 4-8. Children's room avail. For dir. & guestbook thomasfuneralhomes.com. Interment in Fairview Cemetery, Hyde Park. Carroll-Thomas Funeral Home Hyde Park617-361-3216

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 10 to Dec. 11, 2007.

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Bill pero

December 4, 2024

Hi Bernie. Another year gone by. Think ,so often of all the good memories we alway had. Billy& Suzanne Pero

Bill pero

December 4, 2023

Hi Bernie. Can never forget you! Your friend Billy ( Sugarman) Prro

marilyn strickland

January 25, 2008

one of a kind. i cherish his kindness. one of his laughs could light up the world.

Cecille Flaherty-Arnone

December 21, 2007

Bernie my love since Grade 5 at St. Matthew. We had lots of FUN times and lots of SAD times trying to keep our Suzie here with us. Now, you are with Suzie so please give her a hug from her mother till I join you both. I'll love you always. Cecille

Peg & Bob Stearns

December 15, 2007

Bernie was a friend to everyone, especially all the children. He will be missed. He was generous and give all his time and friendship to everyone he met.

HERK & JOANNE SNELDERS

December 11, 2007

Bernie-Full of smiles & laughter,we will never forget that characteristic laugh,and the facial expressions as you whistled before and after calling out some-one's name.wILL never forget you

Beth Meadows

December 11, 2007

There is a piece missing from all of our hearts that will always belong to Bernie.

BILL/SUZANNE PERO

December 11, 2007

SUGARMAN---nobody that we have ever known has been as caring and thoughtful of all others.You leave all of us with memories filled with fun and laughter we will never forget.--LOVE--BILL/SUZANNE PERO

STANLEY&SARAH STEARNS

December 11, 2007

NO ONE HAD A GREATER IMPACT ON OUR FAMILY.EVERONE LOVED HIM AND WE WILL ALL MISS HIM.HIS LAUGH WOULD LIGHT UP THE ROOM. A ONCE IN A LIFETIME FRIEND WHO WAS MORE LIKE A BROTHER. STANLEY&SARAH STEARNS

Bill & Tricia Ledford

December 10, 2007

Bernie was THE most generous, gracious and thoughtful man I've ever met in my life. I feel so grateful to have known him. Uncle Bernie will forever live in our hearts, and we will cherish his memory always... Love Bill & Tricia Ledford

Bob Dumais

December 10, 2007

Memories of years past went through my mind as I read about Bernie's death. It's with a deep heart I say my thoughts are with all his family and friends left behind. Memories are forever, make good one's.....

Paul Kennedy

December 10, 2007

Bernie is in our hearts and our prayers. We loved him and will miss him. Just knowing that he has rejoined Susie and Ma Kettle is cause for celebration. The Kennedy Family

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