BORN

1917

DIED

2014

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Greenwich, Connecticut

Louise Flanagan Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 3, 2014.

Louise Elizabeth Flanagan (Betty)


Louise Vernon Flanagan passed away peacefully at the Nathaniel Witherell on April 1st at the age of 96. Betty was born in Greenwich, CT on November 27, 1917 to Clifford and Louise Boal Vernon, was raised in Port Chester, NY, and graduated from Port Chester High School, class of 1936. A brother, Clifford Vernon, predeceased her as well as many beloved pets.


Betty was married to Lieutenant Martin K. Flanagan (deceased) of the Greenwich Police Department and lived in Greenwich for the last seventy plus years. She is survived by three daughters, Sharon (Bill) Odierna of The Villages, Florida; Marta (James) Bailey of Stamford and Laraine (Brian) Bronski of Stratford. She is also survived by five grandchildren and six great grandchildren, several cousins and nieces and nephews.


Betty worked in the Records Department of the Greenwich Police Department for twenty five years, retiring in 1986. For many, many years Betty ran the Port Chester High School, Class of '36 high school reunion and loved every minute of it. She remained close friends with the boys and girls on "The Committee" for years beyond. A few more thoughts about our kind mother: Mom loved taking pictures with her Polaroid camera; she had a beautiful smile and always got the most gifts at Christmas!

Betty was a kind and generous lady who did not have a mean bone in her body and will be sorely missed by her family and all those who knew her. A private service will be held at the Leo P. Gallagher and Son Funeral Home in Greenwich on Saturday, April 5th at 10 a.m. She will be buried with Martin in the family plot at St. Mary's Cemetery, Greenwich.


Rest in Peace Betty – we will miss you!

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April 16, 2014

Cathy Calabrese

My condolences to all the Flanagan girls....I have very fond memories of your mom. She was always so sweet to me and had a beautiful smile. I used to pick up Laraine and we would walk to school together. Your mom was a sweetheart. May she Rest in Peace.
Cathy Weeks Calabrese

April 9, 2014

Frank Kelly

My condolences to you all. Your Mom will be remembered by all for a long time. She was like a second mom when we were kids, and continued while we worked togather at the PD. God Bless

Frank W Kelly

April 5, 2014

Jon and Barbara McDonough

Growing up I always looked forward to seeing Aunt Betty at family functions. She was kind, patient and I loved listening to her laugh.
Jon and I offer our sympathy to Sharon, Marta, Lorraine and their families.
Peace to you Aunt Betty.

April 5, 2014

To You All,
I remember a pretty, kind, soft spoken lady who I know will be missed very much. Thank God for memories...
Sending my Love,
Carol Dianis

April 5, 2014

William Kristoph

My condolences to the Flanagan family. Betty and I worked together during my early years in the Greenwich Police Department Records Division. She was a wonderful lady. I'm saddened by her passing. Rest in peace Betty.

April 5, 2014

Alice Wolfert Bonatt

Memories of Betty & Marty Flanagan came flooding into my mind with this news. May memories of Betty comfort you during this sad time. Rest in peace.

April 5, 2014

Roger Anyan

It was a great pleasure to have had Mrs. Flanagan(Betty) as part of my life. She was a great lady.
Thank You Betty, Roger W. Anyan

April 4, 2014

Cindy and Tony Intrieri

Dear Sharon, Christine, Darlene and Billy - so sorry to hear that your Mom and Grandmother passed away - I never realized how much you look like her Sharon! I will be in touch. Love you all!

April 4, 2014

Dear Marta, Jim and family,

So sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I'm sure she is now in a better place. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mimma Califano & family

April 4, 2014

Dear Marta, Sharon, Laraine and families,
What a beautiful photo of your Mom, she was just as nice on the inside too!
She was a great neighbor to my Dad and I.
May she rest in peace and hope your memories give you solstice.
Patti DeFelice (Greenwich, CT)

April 4, 2014

Lucille Bria Ingram

With deepest sympathy. Still have great memories of chapel st.

April 4, 2014

Sherry & Ron Lombardo

May the legacy of a beautiful mother live on in her beautiful daughters and their families. The Lord used your love to sustain her for all these years, rejoice in that! May she now rest in peace in the presence of our Lord Jesus. Love and deepest condolences to you Marta, Sharon, Laraine and the whole family.

April 4, 2014

sandy yaeger

so sorry for your loss but now she is at peace

April 4, 2014

Mark Wilson

Laraine, sorry for your loss, your Mom was alway so nice to me at the Police Dept. May she rest in peace.

April 4, 2014

Gordon Darrow

To the Flanagan Family - I am saddened by the passing of Betty and will always remember her ever-smiling face at the Police Records Division where
we worked many years ago.

April 4, 2014

Dearest Sharon Billy-Marta and
families: So sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincerely,
Tony & Sue (Capossela) Boccanfuso

April 4, 2014

Marta, Jim and Family, So sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Please know, that our thought and prayers are with you all.
Sandy & Rich Granelli

April 4, 2014

Barbara (Birdsall) Reichert

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

April 4, 2014

Marta, Jim and family - we were so sorry to hear about Betty's passing. We enjoyed seeing her at your BBQs. Rest in peace Betty. Margie and Tony Amoroso

April 4, 2014

Annette and Richard Dombrowski

Marta and Jim and Flanagan family. Sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May your memories sustain you and bring you comfort.

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