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Mary Flanagan Obituary

Mary F. Flanagan, 94, a resident of 52 Grove St. for more than eighty years, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at UMass Memorial Medical Center-University Campus in Worcester after being stricken ill. She is survived by her loving sister, Rita P. Wagner of Clinton; three nieces, Eileen McRell and Kathleen Bahosh of Clinton, Kathryn Anne Battle of NY; four nephews, Thomas Bissonette of VA; Michael and Robert Wagner of Clinton; and Daniel Wagner of Sterling. She leaves generations of nieces and nephews and her close friends the Dziczek family of Clinton. She is preceded in death by a sister Martha F. Bissonette; four brothers, Arthur J., Edward N., Thomas J. Flanagan, and Robert C. Flannagan.

Mary was born in Clinton to the late Michael J. and Grace H. (Conley) Flanagan and was a graduate of Clinton High School Class of 1932. Following graduation, Mary began employment with the former Doll Shop in Clinton. She later joined the former Colonial Press in Clinton as an inspector for nearly forty years, ultimately retiring upon their closing. She was a devoted member of Our Lady of the Rosary Parish in Clinton. Mary took pleasure in reading, crossword puzzles, and trips to Hampton Beach. She enjoyed playing the piano and cherished time spent with her loving family.

Funeral services are to be held on Thursday, November 20, 2008 from the Philbin-Comeau Funeral Home, 176 Water St., Clinton, with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10AM in Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, 1 Cross St., Clinton. Burial is to follow at St. John's Cemetery in Lancaster. A calling hour will be held in the funeral home prior to Mass on Thursday from 8:30 until 9:30AM. Flowers may be sent or memorial contributions may be made in memory of Mary F. Flanagan to St. Mary's School, 128 Franklin St., Clinton, MA 01510. Online condolences may be placed at

www.philbincomeaufh.com

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette on Nov. 19, 2008.

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KERRY STOCKWELL

November 19, 2008

Dearest Mary, thank you for everything you ever did for me. I love you more than words could ever express and I will miss you forever. Grove Street will never be the same. I know you are in heaven with Gram, Arthur, Eddie and Bobby. Please watch over us and pray that we are all fortunate enough to reach your age. I love you...

madelyn grady

November 19, 2008

So sorry for your loss of our good friend and neighbor for so many years. What a wonderful lady. she will surely be missed.

Christopher CARD

November 19, 2008

What I remember most about Aunt Mary was her smile, generosity and the Love for her family and friends. I recall as a child riding my bike over the tree lined hills of Clinton to visit, and would always get a kick out of ringing the door key at Aunt Mary's place to let her know I had arrived and was fascinated by the pantry and sliding down the bannister. during my visits She would give Me Royal Lunch crackers from a box as a treat and there usually would be a box of chocolates available on the living room coffee table.

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