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Maureen Flanagan Obituary
Boylston - Maureen "Bitsy" (Fink) Flanagan, 79, formerly of West Boylston passed away Thursday, October 11, 2018 surrounded by her family.
She leaves five children, Thomas F. Flanagan of Shrewsbury, Mark E. Flanagan of Gardner, Paula M. Flanagan and her husband, Joseph Kittredge of Worcester, Peter R. Flanagan and his wife, Rhonda of West Boylston and Mary Lu Flanagan of Leicester; a sister, Marilyn M. McLaughlin of Boylston; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. She was born in Worcester, daughter of Raymond D. and Emily A. (Pessolano) Fink and graduated from Millbury High School, Worcester City Hospital School of Nursing and received a Master's Degree in Psychology and Counseling from Anna Marie College.
Bitsy had a long career as a psychiatric nurse and counselor a job which she loved. She retired as a nursing supervisor from Fairlawn Nursing Home in Leominster several years ago.
Bitsy had a great love for animals, spending time on the beaches of Cape Cod and cheering for her favorite team, The Red Sox. She loved all her grandchildren and particularly enjoyed taking care of Laura and Joey in the last years of her life.
Family and friends are invited to gather on Wednesday, October 17 at Fay Brothers Funeral Home, 1 West Boylston Street at 5:00pm with a Prayer Service to follow at 5:30pm to celebrate her life. She will be buried privately in Saint Bridget's Cemetery, Millbury. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Archway Inc., 77 Mulberry St., Leicester, MA 01524.
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Memories and Condolences
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Sponsored by Fay Brothers Funeral Home.
November 9, 2018
Offering our sincere condolences. May the God of love comfort your heart and make you firm in your time of grief. 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17.
Rhonda Flanagan
October 17, 2018
We will miss you so much Bitsy. Rest easy in the peace of the Lord.
Love,
Rhonda, Peter and Brandon
Judy Whitman, Mercy Centre Director
October 17, 2018
Our sincere sympathy and condolences to the Flanagan family.
Cindy Bennett
October 15, 2018
My sincere condolences to the entire Flanagan family.
Joanne Erickson
October 14, 2018
Bitzy will be greatly missed ,loving gentle person ,rest in peace
Louise Amato
October 14, 2018
The family of Maureen my sincere condolences to you and Marilyn
She be was a lovely lady and neighbor. May she rest in peace
Annemarie Gautreau
October 14, 2018
Remembering her kindness and generosity of self.
Always loved auntie Bitsy's house growing up.
Love for my cousins your all in my thought.
paula flanagan
October 14, 2018
We miss you Mom ("Grams")! Love always, Paula, Joe, Laura and Joey.
October 14, 2018
We miss you Mom! Love, Paula, Joe, Laura and Joey.
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