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Raymond Flagg Obituary

Raymond F. Flagg, 80, died Wednesday, April 25, 2007, at home. He leaves his wife of 56 years, Virginia (Gilbert) Flagg; two sons, Raymond Flagg and his wife, Mary Anne, and Joseph Flagg; a daughter, Heidi Allen and her husband, Robert

all of Worcester; a sister, Helen Lapan of Worcester; a brother, Richard Flagg of NJ; ten grandchildren; many great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.  A son, John Flagg, died in 1987.

He was born in Worcester, son of Frank E. and Alice L. (Gero) Flagg. He retired from Sweet Life/New England Grocers after 25 years of service. Ray was a member of Teamsters Local 170. He also enjoyed bowling with his boys on Sunday mornings and going to his favorite donut shop every morning.

Funeral services will be held Friday, April 27, 10:00 a.m. in NORDGREN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 300 Lincoln Street. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling hours will be held at the funeral home today, Thursday, from 5-8 p.m. Please omit flowers; donations may be made to the VNA Care Network, 120 Thomas Street, Worcester, MA 01608-1280. For directions and on-line condolences, please visit:

NordgrenMemorialChapel.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette on Apr. 26, 2007.

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kathleen sherwin

April 27, 2007

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Valerie Winslow

April 26, 2007

Dear Ray,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. My condolences to you and your family. May God Bless you.

John (jay) Sherwin

April 26, 2007

To my friends Heidi & Joey Flagg, I am saddened to hear of your fathers passing. It's been many years since we laughed and lived on Chino Ave. although the memories may fade they remain burnished in my mind forever. Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. Thank you for being a friend then and now. Jay Sherwin

Agnes M. Lafley-Lyons

April 26, 2007

Dear Virginia and Family, I was sorry to read of Ray's passing. You certainly had a lot of good years together. I shall remember you all in my prayer's.

Jack & Louise O'Leary

April 26, 2007

Dear Heidi & Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

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