Howard F. Flanagan
Howard F. Flanagan
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He was a retired 50-year Boston Globe employee and World War II Navy veteran.
He was the husband of the late Irene (Boland); father of David W. of Hingham, Paul of Westford, Peter P. of Arlington, and Michael J. and J. Patrick, both of Wellfleet; brother of Dorine MacLauchlan, and Robert and William Flanagan and the late Elizabeth Gilbert. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be held from the Saville & Grannan Funeral Home, 418 Mass. Ave., Arlington, on Monday, Oct. 27, at 9 a.m. Funeral Mass will follow in St. Agnes Church, Arlington, at 10 a.m. Visiting hours are Sunday from 4 to 8 p.m. Burial is in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Arlington.
Memorial donations may be made to a charity of one's choice.
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www.savilleandgrannan.com.
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Laura McKenzie Baker
October 27, 2008
Mike, Pat, Peter and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn the loss of your father. He was a wonderful man. When I spent summers in Wellfleet, I knew the weekends had arrived when your father pulled out his golf clubs and would practice his hitting along the bay. May God comfort you as you journey through this difficult time. With warm regards.
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kevin carr
October 25, 2008
Dear Peter,Pat, and Mike, I was saddened to hear of the passing of your Dad, Howie. He was a great man,as were all the dad's of the 71 state champs.He will be missed.You are in my thoughts and prayers. Regards, Kevin Carr
Paul Murphy
October 24, 2008
Hi Mike and Pat,
I've only heard wonderful stories about your father from people you work with. I wish I had the opportunity to meet him. I know he must have been a wonderful father, because you guys were so involved in hockey, and any father that went to the trouble to be a hockey father, as he was, and to support you in all your endeavors was alright in any mans book. He must have been a very rare breed.
I'm very sorry for your loss.
Paul Murphy
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