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Kathleen Flaherty Obituary

FLAHERTY Kathleen (Irwin), of South Boston, October 12, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Francis E. Flaherty Sr. Devoted mother of Francis Flaherty Jr. and Paula, Kathleen Sawyer, Patricia Flaherty, James Flaherty, his wife Debra, John Flaherty, his wife Linda, Robert Flaherty, his wife Ann Marie all of South Boston and the late Edward Flaherty. Loving daughter of the late Eugene and Mary (Hunt) Irwin. Dear sister of Eugene Irwin Jr., the late Mary Decosta, Joan Turner, Barbara Geddes, Julie Harris, Patricia McDonough and Frances Irwin. Also survived by ten grandchildren, many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Visiting hours in the O'Brien Funeral Home, 146 Dorchester Street, SOUTH BOSTON on Wednesday from 4:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Funeral Mass in St. Vincent Church, 363 " E " Street, South Boston, on Thursday at 10:00 A.M. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Kathleen's memory to the St. Vincent Parish, 363 "E" Street, South Boston MA, 02127.

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Published by Boston Herald from Oct. 14 to Oct. 15, 2014.

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Donald & Stacey Fitzgerald

October 20, 2014

We are sorry to hear of your loss. We just found out. May god bless and keep her.

Kim Watson

October 17, 2014

Sorry for your loss.

George & Diane Arcand

October 15, 2014

Sorry for the loss of your Mother,may God be with you and your family thru these days ahead God Bless.

October 15, 2014

We are very sorry for loss.

Cathy Bulens Carrio & Ed Carrio

October 15, 2014

Sorry for your loss. May your mother rest in peace. Patti Carter

Delia Chroniak/Murphy

October 14, 2014

Deepest sympathies to the entire Flaherty Family.

Tom Connolly

October 14, 2014

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

October 14, 2014

So sorry for your loss.

Joann and Eric DeCosta

Debbie Ferris

October 14, 2014

Kathy and John and family deeply sorry for your lost of your mom

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