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Marsha Flowers Obituary
She was born April 3, 1952, in Bradford, the daughter of the late John and Ann Veritz Matis.
Mrs. Flowers attended Bradford Area High School and Slippery Rock University. She worked as a quality control coordinator at Dresser Manufacturing for 15 years, owned and operated the M&M Pastry and The Kennedy Street Café for five years, was a culinary vocational instructor at the Federal Correctional Institution-McKean for 15 years, and a banquet manager at The Village Casino in Bemus Point for 10 years.
Marsha was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church in Bradford, the St. Mary of Lourdes Catholic Church in Bemus Point, and was a former member of the Power Boat Club.
She was an avid gardener and loved to entertain. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, knitting, needlework and skiing.
She is survived by her husband of 26 years, Michael Flowers, whom she married on Dec. 14, 1985, in Bradford; a daughter, Joanne (Donald) Hennessy of North Palm Beach, Fla.; two sons, Robert (Christine) Flowers of New Rochelle and Jason (Leslie) Flowers of Bradford; two grandchildren, Jackson Flowers and Macie Flowers; and two brothers, John (Kathryn) Matis of San Diego, Calif., and Mark Matis of Coco Beach, Fla.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and a grandson, Carson Michael Flowers.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Freay Funeral Home in Mayville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at noon Thursday in the St. Mary of Lourdes Catholic Church in Bemus Point with the Rev. Leo Gallina and the Rev. Todd Remick officiating. Burial will be in Bemus Point Cemetery.
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for Marsha Flowers
Kathleen Kennedy
May 5, 2023
Marsha was a very good soul. I have very fond memories of her and cherish her smile. She was well loved and with Mike their love for each other was always so special.
Her memory is in my prayers.
Love and prayers, Kathleen
May 14, 2012
Dear Mike and Family,
I am truly sorry. Please know I will keep you in my prayers. I loved her and have only fond and heartfelt memories of her.
Kathleen Kennedy
Nan and Ted Tudor
May 14, 2012
Marsha was my cousin. Her dad and my mom were brother and sister; however, I haven't seen Marsha in many years. In fact, being about 5 years older, I remember her in pigtails ... so cute and full of life. I want to express my sincere sympathy in the loss of Marsha. God bless you all during this trying time. Saying 'goodbye' is so difficult.
Roy and Sandy Lathrop
May 14, 2012
May it comfort you to know she was loved and you are in our prayers.
Stephanie Hayduk
May 8, 2012
I can see her looking up at me over her glasses while I stand in the doorway. And always a glimmer in her eye. Always a smile. I will remember her just that way. Sorry for your loss Mike. God bless.
ted & stephannie hulings
May 8, 2012
we were so sorry to hear of your loss. marsha will be sadly missed. you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Maryanne Agricola
May 8, 2012
Marsha was a bright spot in anyone's day and a fine lady who marked everything she did with excellence! Praying for the God of all Comfort to be very real to you, Mike, during these days, and in the days to come.
Bill Greek
May 7, 2012
She was and great lady. She was full of laughter and full of knowledge about cooking. I loved being around her when she worked at the f.p.c. Mckean. She was always smiling and so full of inspiration.
Denise Hale
May 7, 2012
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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