Mrs. Leonie L. Flaherty Obituary (1923

NORTON – Leonie L. Flaherty , “Lee”, 91, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2014 at Epoch Senior Healthcare of Norton. She was the loving wife of the late Francis M. Flaherty. Born in North Attleboro, MA on February 10, 1923, she was a daughter of the late Frederick and Leonie (Spaulding) Driscoll. Lee lived over 40 years with her husband and family on Hodges St. in Attleboro where she was active member of St. John’s Church, Highland Country Club, Bearcroft Swim Club, and various charities she supported. She served as the Executive Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools in the City of Attleboro for 20 years, she was on the board of the Attleboro Council on Aging, and was Secretary of the Resident Council at Epoch Assisted Living where she lived for five years. Lee’s favorite role was that of wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and treasured friend. Her smile lit up a room, her kind words and big hugs made every day a better one. She was a teacher, mentor and a giver – a true angel on earth. She is survived by her five children: Dianne Flaherty of Cranston, RI, and her spouse Donna DeAngelis; David Flaherty of Charleston, SC and his wife Betsy Flaherty; Mary Walsh of North Park, FL, and her husband Steve Walsh; Mark Flaherty of Attleboro and his wife Carol Flaherty; Patty Flaherty Donahue of Stow, MA and her husband Brian Donahue; seven grandchildren: Sean Walsh, Shannon Walsh Merlin, Michael Remen, Daniel Remen, Patrick Flaherty, Kelly Flaherty and Brendan Flaherty; three great grandchildren: James Merlin, Declan Walsh and Keeghan Walsh. Leonie was the sister of the late Frederick Driscoll, Isabell Hannan, Leonard Driscoll and Dorothy Uriot. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Tuesday, June 10, from 4-7 p.m. in the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck St., Attleboro, MA. A funeral will be conducted on Wednesday, June 11, at 10am from the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, at 11am in St. John the Evangelist Church, 133 North Main St., Attleboro. Burial will follow in St. John’s Cemetery, Attleboro. In lieu of flowers please give to your favorite charity.