FLANAGAN, EDWARD – Edward Thomas Flanagan passed away at his residence surrounded by his family on November 3, 2014. Born on December 16th, 1936, he was the son of the late Martin and Elizabeth (Doyle) Flanagan. Ed joined the reserve army (band) at a young age. He was also a fourth degree Knights of Columbus and member of the Royal Canadian Legion branch number # 3. Ed was the plant superintendent starting in 1973 at Hotel Dieu Hospital until he retired in 1996. He was a devoted husband for over 50 years, beloved father and grandfather. He is survived by his loving wife, Marie (Murchland). His children Tim (Peggy Kelly), Cathy Creamer, Miramichi. Bernard Flanagan, Greg Flanagan (Karen) of Courtice, Ontario. Colleen Knowles (Danny) of Rusagonis, NB. He is survived by his grandchildren Cassandra Creamer (Kevin Bowes) and Cody Creamer (Nikki McLaughlin) Oshawa, Ontario, and Haley and Daniel Knowles; Four brothers: Jack (Judy), Kevin (Murielle), and Jimmy all of Miramichi; Keith from Kingston, Ontario. Five sisters: Marie Beek (late Jim), Dee-Dee Carter (Roy), of Moncton, New Brunswick. Betty-Ann Kiley (Joe) of Charlottetown, PEI and Debbie McGrath (Danny) of St. John and Geraldine Corcoran (Edward) of Miramichi. In addition to his parents, Ed was predeceased by his parents and brothers Joseph and Paul.
Edward Flanagan is resting at Maher's Funeral Home Miramichi, NB, on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, November 6, 2014 at 2pm from St Michael's Basilica with Fr Wilfred Murchland officiating. As expressions of sympathy donations to the St Michael's Renovation Fund or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Maher's Funeral Home Miramichi, NB Telephone 773-4321 or www.mahersfh.com