Mary F Flaherty
May 30, 1927 ~ May 16, 2019
Resided in:
South Portland, ME
Mary "Mary Lou" Flaherty, formerly of Inverness St and Deering Pavilion in Portland, passed away May 16, 2019 at South Portland Nursing Home (SPNH) surrounded by her loving family after a period of declining health.
Born May 30, 1927 in Portland to John E and Lillian Cleary Moran, she graduated from South Portland High School in 1946 and worked at New England Telephone Company. She later worked at W.T. Grant Company at Pine Tree Shopping Center.
Up until a few years ago Mary independently took the bus shopping in downtown Portland, Maine Mall, Westbrook and Falmouth. She loved listening to Irish music, watching Lawrence Welk, and spending time with her family.
Mary was predeceased by her husband of 49 years Philip, sister Madeline "Skippy" Hickey, brother William Moran, special aunt Mary B Moran, and dear friend Sister Rose Mary Rush. She is survived by her daughters Maureen, Rosemary, Pat, Joanne (Chris), & Mary Lou; grandchildren Jennifer, Joey (Elizabeth), Christina, Andrew, Danielle, Jon-Michael, Kelly, & Shamus; great grandchildren Joseph, Jack, Grace, Julia, Lilly, Lucas, Emma & Lyla; brother-in-law George; sister-in-law Nancy; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was a long-standing member of St Pius X Church. Special thanks to Father Moreshead for his prayers and friendship over the years at Deering Pavilion and his many comforting visits to SPNH. The family would also like to thank the staff at SPNH for their loving care.
Visiting hours celebrating Mary's life will be held from 4-7PM on Monday, May 20, 2019, at the Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland. Prayers will be recited at 10:15AM at the funeral home on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 followed by an 11AM Mass of Christian Burial at St. Pius X Church, 492 Ocean Avenue, Portland. Interment will follow at followed at Calvary Cemetery, Broadway, South Portland.
In lieu of flowers you may make a donation to South Portland Nursing Home Activities Department, 42 Anthoine Street, South Portland ME 04106, in memory of Mary Flaherty
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Thank you so much Leslie. So nice of you…it still seems so unreal. Miss her so. Do hope all is well with you!!!
– Maureen Flaherty
I am so glad that we got to say good bye to Mary earlier this month. And I remember, and always will, the birthday party we held in Kennebunk, her 90th, where we all gathered to celebrate with Mary and to visit with our cousin Tim who traveled here from Alberta to see her.
– pwilson49218@roadrunner.com
Flaherty Ladies and Family, Memories of your Mother, Grandmother, Simply a Lovely Lady Sending big hugs your way Flaherty Family Joanne love you Love, Viann and Anthony
– Viann Nappi
Rosemary and family, sending my thoughts and prayers after reading of your mother’s passing. Leslie Johnson-Wright
– Leslie Johnson-wright
Because of the diverse addresses of Mary’s daughters and other family members I have decided to post my condolences here. I did not have the opportunity to visit Mary often, but, each visit I did have became a precious memory. For all of you right now I am sure that sadness with a sense of great loss is your primary emotion. But, as days and months go by I hope that peace and the joy of knowing you shared in Mary’s life for many years will gradually replace the pain that you now feel. She was a beautiful and amazing woman, filled with love of life, family, and friends. My favorite memories and picture of Mary come from her wonderful 90th birthday party in Kennebunk, ME. With love and sympathy, mary (bouchard)
– Mary Bouchard
It was a wonderful day, Pauline and Frank. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. And thanks for helping me get the book made…when she rec’d it, she showed it to the world! >
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- Maureen Flaherty
Oh how you are missed, Mom. I’m sure Dad is so relieved to finally have you there with him, and know he must be very proud of how you took care of everything while he was gone…”as usual”. Very happy for all our loved ones that have you with them again. Fly high with the greatest of Angels Mom. Love you…~ Maureen
– Maureen Flaherty