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Sally Flaherty Obituary
She leaves her husband of 57 years, Walter J. Flaherty; three sons, Thomas R. Flaherty and his wife Cynthia of Holden; Kenneth R. Flaherty and his wife Geraldine of Haverhill and Steven C. Flaherty and his fiancée Carol R. Merchant of Worcester; a daughter, Dawn E. Auger and her husband Wayne of Rutland; a niece, Jane Crabtree, her husband Larry and their children Lisa and Wendy all of Orange, CA; a brother, James Rennicks of Auburn; eight grandchildren, Sam, Ryan, Anne, Christopher, Mathew, Patrick, Timothy and Jessica; two great-grandchildren; many nephews and nieces. Two sisters, Jane Couture and Lois Smith, predeceased her.
Mrs. Flaherty was born and raised in Worcester, daughter of Thomas and Constance (Perry) Rennicks, before moving to Holden 49 years ago. She was a graduate of Commerce High School and was a food service supervisor at Holden Nursing Home for 25 years, retiring in 1994. She was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church and enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours from 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday, June 23rd, in the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main St., Holden. The funeral service for Mrs. Flaherty will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday in the funeral home followed by burial in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.
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Kathy Butkiewicz
June 22, 2008
Dawn Auger and family:
Our thoughts and prayers in this difficult time to you and your family
The Butkiewicz Family
Nancy Gustin
June 21, 2008
Uncle Walter, you are in my thoughts and prayers. My heart goes out to your family at this difficult time. I hope the memories of your 57 years with Aunt Sally will bring you comfort during this difficult time.
Frank R Albrizio, Jr.
June 20, 2008
Sending sympathy and prayers at this difficult time. I know Sally was very special to my friend/co-worker, Judy Leary. May memories of Sally that capture her essence and true spirit sustain you always.
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