LEICESTER: Barbara A. (Mantha) Flagg, 82, of Stafford Street in the Cherry Valley section of Leicester died Tuesday, April 11 in St. Vincent Hospital surrounded by her family.
She leaves her husband, Arthur C. Flagg, a daughter Brenda Sicard of Wellsley, two sons; Steven Willey and Mark Willey and his wife Janet all of Worcester, a brother Paul Mantha and his wife Leslie of Millbury, two step-sons; William Flagg of Barre and Allen Flagg of Agawam, two step-daughters; Cindy Patch of Barre and Holly Richards of Quincy, four grandchildren; Matt, Christopher, April & Lisa, four great-grandchildren, several step-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a daughter Linda Willey.
Mrs. Flagg was born in Worcester, daughter of Silveo and Helen (Bulber) Mantha. She loved all animals. She was a faithful Christian woman. She will be missed dearly by her family.
A Graveside Service will be held Friday, April 15 at 1:00 PM in Worcester County Memorial Park, 217 Richards Avenue, Paxton. There are no calling hours. In Lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to second Chance Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 136 East Brookfield, MA 01515. MORIN FUNERAL HOME, 1131 Main Street, Leicester is directing funeral arrangements.