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Meghan Flaherty Obituary

June 9th, of Braintree, formerly of So. Boston, 22, by accident. Cherished daughter of Kimberlee (Yetman) Stanford, her husband Michael of Braintree and Paul Flaherty of Quincy. Beloved granddaughter of Robert "Doubles" and Judith (Lee) Yetman, the late Stephen and Irene (Manning) Flaherty. Beloved sister of Michael and Jared Stanford of Braintree. Loving niece of Gene and Cathy Carroll of PA, Curtis and Coleen Carroll, Judy and James Heron, all of So. Boston, and the late Robert "Bobby" Yetman. Loving cousin of Ryan, Tara, Rory, Kimberly, Rachel, C.J., Zachary, Jima, Robert, Dylan, Jack, and special family friend, Kellie Donovan. Also survived by several other dear family members and many devoted friends. Funeral from the O`Brien Funeral Home, 146 Dorchester, St, SOUTH BOSTON, Monday at 9 a.m Funeral Mass in St. Brigid's Church at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Saturday 7-9 p.m. and Sunday 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Meghan's memory to the Cardinal Cushing Center, 85 Washington St., Braintree, Ma 02184. Interment New Calvary Cemetery, Mattapan.

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 12 to Jun. 13, 2004.

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Jeffrey Leonard

April 12, 2024

I had Meghan as my first Super Saturdays counselor. She had a kind heart with a great sense of humor. Can't believe it's been almost 20 years. She is missed every day

Laurie Murphy

July 11, 2004

Dear Kim and Family: Although I have not seen you in many years, I was very saddened to learn of your beloved Meghan's death. I had not seen June in such a long time until she came to my nephew, John's, funeral in April. It wasn't too long after that did she call me and tell me of your loss. The death of a child, no matter what the cause is, is more than anyone can bear. It has been 3 months since my nephew and it just seems like yesterday. Please take comfort and support from your many friends and family. It doesn't make it any easier at all, but it helps to know that people care. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

michael picard

June 23, 2004

meghan,

I will really miss you! we all had fun together. you, tommy, helena and I. Going away together or just playing cards. i know how much you love tommy. You said plenty of times how u couldn't wait to be married to him. I know he was your true love!!! Tommy loves you too w/ all his heart.

Kim, Mike, mike, jarrad, you r in my prayers and thoughts!!

Mary Lawlor

June 21, 2004

I worked with Meghan at the Cardinal Cushing School for a short time. I didn't have the chance to get to know her well but know that she is missed terribly. May you find comfort and peace in your memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Still smiles shine from her after a long DIRTY day w/ drizzle

Brett DeVeau

June 20, 2004

Kim, Michael & Jared,
I just can't begin it imagine the pain and suffering that you and your family is going threw. For the short 7 months that I knew Meghan has been enough to let someone like her to touch my life past and present. A young women such as herself will be greatly missed. My first time meeting her was at my 21st birthday and we left dinner and celebration to play pool at Goodtimes. She was not to thrilled to be there but she still had a huge smile on her face and continued to have a couple drinks with Chad and I. for my last thought...she has passed on but will not be forgotten. Keep the bright light that she shined in your heart and she will be with us forever. My condolences go to the family, friends & all that loved this special girl.

Donna Keane

June 18, 2004

Kim and Michael: I could say I know what you are going through, but I don't. I couldn't even imagine. All I can say is that I know she is happy where she is. The sadness lies with the people she left behind. I love you and you are all in my prayers.

Donna

Monica Burke (Lydon)

June 16, 2004

Kim,

Words cannot express how sorry I am for what has happened to Meghan. I was shocked and saddened when I heard the news. It is so surreal just writing this to you, I can't beleive it. I still think of Meghan as that little girl she was the last time I saw her, I am sure she was the same as she grew into a young woman. Please take care of yourself, no one should have to have this much tradgedy in their lifetime. I think of you often and always admired your strenth. You and your family are in our prayers.

thomas morton

June 16, 2004

to meghan and family i loved meghan for over 2 yrs and never stop she meant the world to me and showed me the light at the end of the tunnle we shared an happines and an sorrow i know in my hearth that she once agin happy with uncle bobby who meet her at the gates she will forever be in my heart and in my familys i love u meghan with my heart an soul i wrote this meghan one night

i look at that ocean i c u peace and calm

i look at the sky i c ur smile

i look around the world c u on the corner wondering if ur tinking of me

meghan u filled my hearth with love and smiles ill miss u until i c u agin love always ur "tigger" tommmy

Melissa Ciarmataro

June 15, 2004

"I luh you Meeeeeghan!" Butterflies are Free and now you are too! A piece of my heart always belonging to you. I loved Meghan with everything I had. The short time I knew her felt like a whole lifetime.... We always said " how did we make it this far without each other? because now, I can't live without you" and now here I am without her, and I have to live. Our friendship was strong, and built to last, and so it will.... Through me. Every day I'll say good morning my dear and Goodnight Lovebug, like I did every day and hear in my head Hello my love in the tone she always said it. My memories will live on and so will she. I see a pink cloud or " our song" it brings a big smile, just like the ones Meghan used to have on her face everyday I saw her.... Some are friends a life time, others just a few years, no matter how long they are all special in their own Meg kinda way!!!!! She's everywhere you look if you pay attention.

To Kim, Big Mike, Lil' Michael and Jared: Instead of saying sorry a thousand times I'll say I love you, cause it can never get old... Your always in my thoughts and prayers.

Sandra Mondykowski-Temple

June 14, 2004

To Meaghan's family: I worked with Meaghan at St. Coletta's. She was a delightful young woman dearly loved by the students. I got the biggest kick out of her sense of humor. I will always laugh when I remember our last "Spring Bingo game".I will miss her so much but every thought of her will make me smile and count myself blessed to have worked with her.Your daughter was always an angel on earth, now she has moved on to another home. May God bless and hold you in His hands. Sandra Mondykowski-Temple

Lois Quinlan

June 14, 2004

Today, if a smile comes to you, a happy smile that perhaps you can't explain.....It's because in that moment Meghan is looking down at you and smiling, too.

God bless and watch over you all. We pray that God will help you take one Day at a time towards healing. Your family & Meghan will always be in our prayers.

From your Parish family @ St. Francis of Assisi Church, The Christian Service Committee in Braintree

Courtney Beckerman

June 14, 2004

I worked with Meghan at Cardinal Cushing Center. She was a great asset to our school and her students loved her. My thoughts are with your family and friends.

Jayne Rheault-Talbot

June 14, 2004

Kim and Family,

My prayers and thoughts are with you all, as you greive for the lost of your daughter.I will remember you in my prayers always .

Jayne Rheault-Talbot

Maura Corso

June 14, 2004

To the Stanford Family -



Our thoughts and prayers are with you.



The Corso Family

Kathi Ryan

June 14, 2004

Hi Kim and Family

It's Kathi who works for Peggy. I just wanted to say how sorry I am for your loss. I can only imagine the pain of loosing a child. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Theresa Randall

June 14, 2004

Meghan and I worked together at the GAP. We shared a few laughs and a few conversations. Unfortunatly it stayed in work. A few years later, we became friends through a mutual friend. She was an awesome person and a great friend. I can honestly say I've seen a frown on her face once. Other than that she was all smiles and laughter, all the time. I remember being with her on her 21st birthday and she got mad because they didn't card her. She had waited 21 years for that moment, and they took it away from her. She was upset for like 2 seconds and quickly got over it, but it was funny to see her make a big deal about it. That was just one of my many memories of her. Anyone who knew her is know a better person because she was a part of their lives. She will be greatly missed and loved. My greatest sympathy goes out to her family and closest friends in this time of pain. She has not gone very far, she will always be with us, in our hearts.

LOVE YA MEGHAN, ALWAYS AND FOREVER.

ellyn salkin

June 14, 2004

To the Flaherty family,

It was a gift to have known and worked with Meghan at Cardinal Cushing Center Braintree. Her dedication and love for her students will always be remembered, her smile never forgotten.

May her memory be a blessing!

Lenny,Paula,Steven & Scott Chamberlain

June 13, 2004

We were so sorry to hear of the loss of Meghan. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at such a sad time. With deepest sympathy,

Sue Duggan

June 13, 2004

Meghan,

You will be missed at Cardinal Chushing school in Braintree, My students will miss you they loved you.

Love your friend Sue

helena morton

June 12, 2004

Dear Meghan,

You will always be in my heart.I always called you my little sister. "Let me show you something". I love you!!!! Miss you!! Helena

john eckert

June 12, 2004

To the Flaherty Family. I knew meghan for only a short time, but in the short time. I found out what a great person she was. She was always smilling(except when we were late picking her up for the camping). trip down the cape. She was a great person for what she did with the handicap. My brother is is legally blind himself usally get the cold shoulder from people, but meghan treated him like she treated anyone, like a real person. I lost my newphew 2 yrs ago by an accident. He was 22 yrs old. I am so familiar with the road your family is going down. Its a long road to go, but with meI trie to remember the good times I had with him.You should be proud parents your raised a caring loving girl. Even though her life was cut short. We all got to rember the good time we all have with her. I only can thaqnk god that I was privilged that I knew her for the short time I knew Her. If there is anything you need please let me know. I am a friend of Chad Deveau, and I can't let you all know how much I really enjoy the weekend down the cape fishing with her. We all had a great time together down there. The walks we had, shopping at shaws, even the caht I had with her while Chad was out bying wood. She couldnt Say enough how much she love being down fl. Well I hope you all well, and God Bless you all. My pryaers and thoughts are with you. One specail note to Jared. You are the bravest young MAN I ever meet. You were reallt brave on how you handle what happen the nite.



john eckert

KATHY CRISTOFERI

June 12, 2004

TO KIM MICHAEL AND FAMILY

I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME.

KATHY CRISTOFERI AND FAMILY

June 12, 2004

I didn't know Meghan personally, but I know she was loved so much by so many people. She'll always be missed.

HELENA MORTON

June 12, 2004

I always called u my little sister,

u will always be my little sister in my heart. U made me laugh when u were fire marshall bill "let me show u something" U were very good to shannon u were always there 4 her. miss u love u!!!!! Helena

Erin Joyce

June 12, 2004

A precious life taken too soon. Meghan, you will always be in my heart and prayers. I will miss you so much and remember you forever. Thank you for all the memories we shared through out the years. With deepest sympathy and all my love, your old friend,

June Crespi

June 12, 2004

We will all miss your beautiful smile and when we look to the sky we will see you floating with Angels on your buttefly wings. Love, Auntie June xo

Janet O

June 12, 2004

Kim, Michael, Michael & Jared,

My heart is heavy and all my love and support goes to you and all of your family.

All my love

Janet

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