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Irene Flanagan Obituary

FLANAGAN, Irene E. (Wilbur) Of Longmeadow, on Feb. 22, 2011, born in Duxbury on Sept.19,1927 to the late Alger H. and Elizabeth (Dwyer) Wilbur. Grew up in Upham's Corner and resided in Medford from 1952-1978; devoted wife of 63 years to Joseph N. Flanagan; loving mother to Kerry Flanagan Miller of Glen Rock, NJ; Stephen J. Flanagan of Washington , DC, Kevin A. Flanagan of Florenceville, NB, Canada, Richard B. Flanagan of Franklin, John C. Flanagan of Maplewood, NJ, Joseph N. Flanagan Jr of Upton. Also survived by 15 cherished grandchildren; dear brother of Albert D. Wilbur of Cotuit, dear brother in law of Joseph G. Nowland of Needham, dear sister in law of Catherine M. Douglass of Winthrop and Beatrice W. Flanagan of Malden and dear family friend, Catherine M. Duggan of Quincy. Predeceased by a sister Grace M. Nowland of Needham and sister and brother in law, Alice S. and Francis J. Fitzpatrick of Somerville. Funeral services Friday 9:00 AM from Forastiere Smith Funeral Home, (413) 522-2800, 220 North Main St., East Longmeadow with a Liturgy of Christian Burial to follow in St. Mary's Church, Longmeadow at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends respectfully invited. Interment Mass. National Cemetery, Bourne. Visitation in funeral home TODAY from 4:00 - 8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Monsignor Thomas F. Devine Scholarship Fund, c/o St. Mary's Church, 519 Longmeadow St., Longmeadow, MA 01106. wwwforastierefuneralhome.com.
Published by Boston Globe from Feb. 23 to Feb. 24, 2011.

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Patricia Harrington

February 20, 2019

My name is Patricia harrington and I lived across the street from Irene with my two young sons. Irene would stop by, play with my sons and bring me chocolate chip cookies or melt in your mouth blueberry cake. She always said something nice to me even when my sons were both crying or running around. Such a kind, thoughtful neighbor, I'll always remember her smiling face, always looked perfect and so darn nice!

Chris Fleming

March 2, 2011

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Joe Jr- I wanted you to know how sorry I am for you your loss. Your mom was particularly supportive of me when I was going through major surgery myself. I will never forget that. I would see her at Mass often. I recall running together, and playing hockey in the meadows growing up. I pray for you and your family in the days ahead. My Best- Chris Fleming

Patty Harrington

February 28, 2011

To Joe and family, especially Kerry and Joe Jr. I lived across from Joe and Irene for many years on belleclaire av. next to the Cobbs in the yellow house. Irene was such a good friend to me and my two sons Jeremy and Bennet. When the kids were little there were many times when Irene would stop in and visit always bringing us some chocolate chip cookies or bars and always with kind words of encouragement for a tired mom. Irene was the most positive person I know and I am sure you will all miss her dearly. Her family was always the most important thing in her life. I did not know until after her wake or I would have certainly come to pay my respects. I am so sorry I never knew she was sick, I would have loved to visit her.

Richard Dwyer

February 25, 2011

Irene was always beaming when she met her cousins.I know that she kept us in her thoughts and concerns. May we keep Irene and her family in our prayers.

Maura Lavalle

February 24, 2011

To Rick and Family,

Sorry to hear of your loss.

Maura and Jack

February 23, 2011

Joe and family...I have so many fond memories of your wife and mother I wouldn't even know where to begin. I am sooo sorry for your huge loss of your Irene. She was my second mother for as long as I can remember. Thoughts and prayers to you all. xoxo I will cherish my memories forever...Julie

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