Le-An Marie Flaherty

CAPT Flaherty, on behalf of DET B, your Navy family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Whenever you spoke of your wife, your face would light up. Your wish that Le-An will never be forgotten will live on due to your own memories of an extraordinary person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. V/R HMC Adams-Conahan

Mary Rose and Paul very sorry for your loss my sincere thought Mike Malley

No words can do justice to express the depth of sympathy and grief felt at this time. To "walk the talk" with grace, true beauty, dignity, love and compassion, on a daily basis as Le-An did, is the only REAL way to express our love for her and to sincerely honor and learn from her journey.

Since a young age, Le-An ignited joy, laughter, and love in my heart and soul as we nearly fell off the bleaches laughing at a freshman track meet when first getting to know each other.

Since that beginning of our deeply valued friendship, that has been a blessing in my life, and in many, many lives, Le-An has always awed and inspired me.

Le-An's love, courage, strength, and spirit-of-play surround us as we go forward with her in our hearts.

Love you forever, soul sister....

Dr Flaherty,
I met you 12 years ago when your first comment was that I was too young at 33 for acid reflux. Since that time you have operated on me twice, having done my Nissen surgery, as well as removing my gall bladder. I have followed your brave journey to Iraq and your career change, but what I remember is how eagerly and lovingly you spoke of your wife and family during the times I have been lucky enough to be your patient. I have been a patient many times since that time, and it seems that all I've had to do is mention your name in my medical history, and the room fills with smiles, and I am elevated to the same movie star status as you. It is so sadly ironic that a person of such extraordinary compassion and obvious care for others has been placed in such a position. My heart is broken for you, and for your children and family. I don't think there are proper words, other than this is just not fair. Please know that you are in my continuous prayers, as are your children, your beautiful wife and all who loved her.

Kind Regards,

Anne Gouin and family

Dear Dr. Flaherty, I was so saddened to hear of the loss of your beautiful wife Le-An. I had the pleasure of meeting her in your office when I was your patient many years ago. My heartfelt sympathies to you and your family at this most difficult time. Sincerely, Susan Strouch

Dear Jim, Flaherty, and Wilcox families
Words can not express the sorrow I feel upon hearing of LeAn's premature passing.She was one of the kindest, most humble, and spirited person I have ever met. I hope you can find comfort in her courage, strength, and pure, unconditional love for you. May she live forever in your memories. She will always be fondly remembered in mine.
Marisa DiGiacomo-Spineti

Doctor, As Terry has said we were crushed to learn of your wife's passing. We are grateful every day for all you did to help us through last year's crisis, most especially for your extraordinary compassion. Your compassion is all the more extraordinary now that we know what you were going through yourself. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Don and Terry Bourret

Dear Doctor Flaherty, I sit here weeping for you. I just received an email with the obituary of your wife. I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Don is still sleeping but I know he will be devastated for you too. Our deepest, sincerest sympathy for you and your family. We both give you a big hug!

Jim, Eilish,Declan,Cailin & Colum,

I was so shocked and deeply saddened to hear of Le-An 's passing.An angel called home all to early, I will always remember her as the bright, dedicated & compassionate nurse I first mentored on the the transplant unit - B5E. Le-An and I shared many of life's most joyous milestones together; engagement, marriage and the births of our first born. Le-An did it all with such joy and grace.
Angel and I have you in our thoughts and prayers.

Jim - Our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your beautiful Le-An. Met Le-An at Colums 1st Holy Communion - what a beautiful woman. Fondly, Reilly-Duffy family.

Heartfelt sympathies for your loss. I pray for your comfort at this time

Jim, Eilish, Declan, Cailin and Colum,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you...

I would like to express my deepest sympathy to all of Le-An's family. It was always special to see her when I would get the chance. Thinking about all those days we got on and off the bus together going to school. She was a very special person to all the knew her through her life. Try to remember all the good times. You know that is what she would want. God Bless

Dear Dr. Flaherty,
Words can not begin to express my deepest sympathy to you and your family.My thoughts and prayers are with you. May your faith,love and support of family and friends guide you through this difficult time.

Dear Jim, my heart goes out to you and your dear family. So very sorry for your loss.
God bless.

Jim,I am so sorry to hear of LeAn's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in these next few days.May she rest in peace.

Dear Jim, Although I did not know Le An I have heard from so many who knew her well that she was such a beautiful person. I am praying for all of you and hope that you will draw strength from your wonderful family and friends during this very difficult time. God Bless.

Jim,

My sincere condolences on the passing of Le-An. I was shocked to hear the news. My prayers are with you, your children, and the Wilcox family.

i was so shocked and filled with sadness when i heard this terrible news. i worked with dr flaherty about 14 years ago and will never forget meeting le-an. She was so beautiful and nice i was struck by her. I am so sorry for the loss of a beautiful daughter, wife, and mother. Her children will forever remember her love and spirit. My heart goes out to dr flaherty and family. Beverlee Sipes

Dr. Flahery
I'm so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family. Although I didn't get to meet her, she seem to be such a wonderful person. I would have loved to have met her. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Matilda Ramos

James Flaherty and his four beautiful children. I had the pleasure of going to school with your dad and then worked for his office in Hartford. I had the pleasure of meeting each one of you along with your beautiful mom, LeAn. Please accept my heatfelt sympathy regarding your sudden loss. May God keep all of her family, friends in his prayers. God Bless you all.

Dr. Flaherty,
My deepest and heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. I didn't know Le-An, but heard she was a wonderful person. I am so sorry for your loss.
Karen (Patient)

Jim and Family,
I pray for you to feel God's presence during this unexplainable time. Peace and courage to you and your family.
Patty Brewer Hall

I am so sorry for your lost. Every time I would come over she would greet me with a gentle smile. She will be forever in my prayers.

Jim,

Just heard of this devastating news. Though it has been 4 years since you & I left Fox Chase, I will never forget you. It is so hard to reconcile this loss for you & your family when John & I were so fortunate to have received such tender, compassionate, & competent care from you during his illness.
Words don't seem to be enough to offer at this heart wrenching time so we will offer you & your family, prayers for your precious LeAn and for you & your children to receive strength from this obviously remarkable woman, wife, & mother to be able to continue her mission of spreading joy & love to all who were touched by her.
As one of "my Fellows" you will remain always in my heart, Jim. God bless & help you all now & forever.

Love, Mary O'Brien (Fox Chase)

Dr. Flaherty, My deepest sympathy to you and your family may god be with you and the family through this sorrow.

On behalf of Principal/Chief Administrator Margaret Williamson and the entire Northwest Catholic High School community, I offer my deepest sympathy on the death of Le-An Flaherty.

We consider Mrs. Flaherty part of the NWC family, since so many people who loved her -- including her husband, her daughter Eilish, and her sisters-in-law MaryRose Flaherty Palmese '78 and Patricia Flaherty '80 -- either attended or graduated from this school.

Please know that we remembered Mrs. Flaherty in schoolwide prayer this morning, and we will continue to keep all of her family and friends in our prayers and close to our hearts in the days and weeks to come. We are very, very sorry for your loss.

Jim,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family and also the Wilcox family...

Doc Flaherty, I had the pleasure of meeting Le-An down at Bill's last summer and I saw it right than and there, she was a beautiful spirited women who I can tell, blessed so many people by her pressence. You are so much more to me than my doctor, you are my friend. My heart is saddend by this news, we prayed for Le-An and your family everyday since we found about her illness and we continue to pray now. I never had the chance to meet your children, but I do know that they were blessed to have such a loving mother who will live on in them forever!! You will see it in there smiles, there actions, there hopes, there dreams... She will always be apart of there lives. I know that our "Lord" has taken Le-An home for a purpose, and although we don't understand sickness, sadness and pain, he does and now she is free from all of this and living in glory!! Thank God for the years together, and know that she was your wife a mommy to your children and no-one can ever take that part away. Remember it is about Eternity and Life, not about Death and Sickness!! Love, Live and Never ever forget!! Blessing, Candy

Dear Jim, Eilish, Declan, Cailin and Collum:

I wish to express my deepest sympathy. Le-An was loved by all of us, no one could forget her charm and warm personality. With much love,

Bolivia (ABA) Salazar Wolski

Dear Jim, Eilish, Declan and Collum:

I wish to express my deepest sympathy. Le-An was loved by all of us, no one could forget her charm and warm personality, with much love,

Bolivia (ABA) Salazar Wolski

I had the pleasure of meeting the family when I ran a nanny business in the nineties. I cared for Eilish, Declan and newborn Cailin. Lean was a fantastic woman, mother, wife and friend. Although I haven't seen then in about eight years, I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw her obituary. She was delightful From,Barbara Valentine, East Hartford,

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
The Main Family

To the entire Flaherty and Wilcox Families ~ Le-An was loved by us all. She was a true angel here on earth and is watching over us all. Please know that your all in our prayers from everyone that she worked with at Saint Francis GI Endoscopy, Windsor, CT.

Dr Flaherty,
My deepest condolences to you and your family.

Terri Perrone (Powers) formerly of Ethicon Endo Surgery

Jimmy,

Thoughts and prayers for you and your children in your time of sorrow. May your children be inspired by Le-An's courageous fight and comforted knowing that Le-An is in heaven watching over them even now. May the Blessed Mother watch over you and comfort you over Le-An's long and arduous fight and and your unwavering support of her and your children.

God Bless You All

Tim Gauthier (Savannah, GA)

Dear Dr. Flaherty, My heart felt sympathy for you and your family's loss. I was so saddened to hear the news. Carol Robbins (former patient)

Dr. Flaherty I am so sorry for your lost. I know she will greatly be missed.

Dear Jim, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your children. We will all miss seeing a great Mother about town and at the rinks and fields with her beautiful children. Our hearts reach out to you and your children, Laura, Reinhard, Dara, Cameron and Gunnar von Hollander

Dear Jim, Eilish, Declan, Cailin and Collum. We are so sorry, and we will miss you mom too!
Thinking of you.
Pat and Della Corcoran

Dear Jim, my heart goes out to you and your dear family. So very sorry for your loss.
Miriam Johnson (formerly of General Surgery at UConn in Farmington)

Our heartfelt sympathies in this, your time of grief.