Marilyn Flanagan

Marilyn Flanagan obituary, Manchester, CT

Marilyn Flanagan

Marilyn Flanagan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by John F. Tierney Funeral Home, Inc. on Oct. 1, 2025.
Marilyn Flanagan, 89, of Coventry, beloved wife of the late John F. Flanagan, passed away at her home on Friday, July 18, 2025. Born in Hartford, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Helen (Weaver) Sullivan.
Marilyn leaves behind her children John Flanagan and his wife Jennifer, Kim Watson and her husband Michael, Brian Flanagan and his wife Cheryl, Kathy Bradley and her husband Patrick, nine grandchildren Cailyn, Jacob, Kate, Emma, Molly, Ben, Brendan, William and Kevin, as well as her brother Albert Sullivan and his wife Cheryl.
Marilyn was loved by all who met her, was blessed to have married the love of her life, have a friendship that lasted a lifetime (Sue Ostrowski) and children/grandchildren who absolutely adored her.
A special thank you to the wonderful Hospice nurses (Nicole, Hayley and Michelle) for all of their guidance and support.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary's Church, 1600 Main Street in Coventry on Friday, July 25th, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. followed by burial in Mount St. Benedict Cemetery in Bloomfield.
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