Rita H. Flaherty

Rita H. (Horan) Flaherty, 85, of Natick, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2014 surrounded by her loving family at her sons home in Holliston. A lifelong resident of Natick she was the daughter of the late Bernard Horan and Helen Horan Vorce. Over the years Rita was employed at Leonard Morse Hospital in Natick and Foreign Motors West in Natick. Known to family and friends as Ma, Nana, and Grandma Ma, Rita loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She especially loved spending time each year with her beloved aunts and relatives on Marthas Vineyard. In addition to her parents Rita is survived by the late Thomas Flaherty, her sister, the late Mary Greene and husband Eddie, and her brother, the late Roy Vorce. She is also survived by her cherished children, daughter Patricia Sullivan and husband Dennis of Natick, son Michael Flaherty and wife Karen of Holliston, son Stephen Flaherty and Deborah of Ireland, and daughter, the late Joan Flaherty of Millis. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Kelly Sullivan, Tina Sullivan and Jeff Hoglund, Kim Sullivan and Jake Beers, Shannon Tara Flaherty Balasoiu and husband Johnny, Thomas Palmer, Christopher Palmer and fianc Brittany Wiebers, Becci Willis and husband Shaun, Brett Clougher and husband Patrick, Mick Flaherty and Lauren DeCastro. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren Jeffrey, Skylar, Colin, Jessica, and Kirsten in addition to many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at 9:00 A.M. from the John Everett and Sons Funeral Home, 4 Park Street, at Natick Common followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Patricks Church at 10:00 A.M. Visiting hours are Monday 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. Expressions of sympathy be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society. The family would also like to give a special thanks to the Hospice nurses Gayle and Martha for their service and support. For directions and to send the Flaherty family online condolences please visit www.everettfuneral.com.