EDWARD M. FLANAGAN

FLANAGAN, Edward M. Age 57, of Abington, formerly of Whitman, passed away Feb. 8, 2013, surrounded by his loving family to join his son Patrick who has recently passed away. Ed was a Chef for Brae Burn Country Club in Newton and was also a long time employee of McDonald Funeral Homes in Weymouth. Ed enjoyed golfing, fishing, Irish music and visiting Castle Island. He also looked forward to his family vacations and spending time with his faithful dog "Buddy". He was known for his dry sense of humor and making people laugh. Beloved husband of 33 years of Heidi (Burkard) Flanagan. Devoted father of Michael Flanagan and his girlfriend Diane Owerka of Stoughton, Daniel Flanagan and his wife Kerin of Somerville, Edward Flanagan of Abington and the late Patrick Flanagan. Loving brother of Richard T. Flanagan and his wife Kathleen of Hanover, Stephen G. Flanagan and his wife Deborah of Quincy, Patricia A. Eger and her husband Lawrence of the Villages, FL, Lorraine M. Mitchell and her husband Richard of the Villages, FL and the late Joseph P. Flanagan Jr. Son of the late Joseph P. and Margaret J. (Ennis) Flanagan. Son In Law of Frances Burkard of North Weymouth and the late Lawrence Burkard. Also survived by many close relatives and friends. Funeral from the McDonald Funeral Homes SOUTH WEYMOUTH at 809 Main St. (Rte 18 opp. So. Shore Hosp.) Thursday at 9:00 A.M. Funeral Mass to follow in the Church of the Holy Ghost in Whitman at 10:30 A.M. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting Hours Wednesday from 3:00 - 7:00 P.M. Interment Saint James Cemetery, Whitman. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Ed's memory to the Department of Dermatology-Melanoma, Massachusetts General Hospital Development Office; Attn: Jennifer Trapp, 164 Cambridge St., Suite 600 Boston, MA 02114. See McDonald-FuneralHomes.com for directions and online condolences.