Gail M. Flaherty

Beloved daughter of the late Joseph P. and Ann M. “Nancy” (Lydon) Flaherty. Cherished partner of the late William A. Barrett. Devoted sister of the late Jo-Ann P. Flaherty, Paul J. and his surviving wife Mary Pat Flaherty of W. Springfield. Treasured aunt of Bridget K. DeRose of Slatersville, RI, Brian P. Flaherty and his wife Kristen of W. Springfield, Kevin M. Flaherty and his partner Tina Butterfield of Danville, KY; and loving great-aunt of Hudson and Indigo.

Gail was a graduate of Norwood High Class of 1972 and earned her bachelor’s degree from Eastern Connecticut State University in 1976. She was retired after working many years as a receptionist at Fidelity Investments in Boston. Gail was a fun-loving, caring, thoughtful person with a great sense of humor who always saw the glass half full. She was devoted to family and a great friend. She was an active member of her H.S. class, including being a member of the 50th Reunion Committee for the Class of ’72. Gail always enjoyed her annual Cape Cod vacations with Billy and the Flahertys, swimming in the ocean and people watching on the beach. She loved her Boston sports teams, especially the Patriots. Gail will be deeply missed by all.

Services from the Gillooly Funeral Home, 126 Walpole St. (Rt. 1A) NORWOOD on Friday September 16, 2022 at 9:30 AM. Funeral Mass in St. Timothy’s Church, 650 Nichols St. Norwood at 10:30 AM. Visiting hours in the Funeral Home on Thursday from 4-7 PM. Interment Highland Cemetery, Norwood.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Gail’s memory to a charity of your choice.