Elizabeth “Frances” Flavin
Somerville Hospital Retiree
TEWKSBURY: Elizabeth “Frances” (MacDiarmid) Flavin, age 86, a resident of Tewksbury for the past 5 years, formerly of Bedford, Harwich, and Somerville, passed away at her home on Friday, June 24, 2022.
She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph P. Flavin, Sr., and devoted mother of the late Daniel M. Flavin and Steven F. Flavin.
Born in Somerville on May 30, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Marshall F. and Elizabeth M. (Steed) MacDiarmid.
Frances was raised in Somerville, attended Somerville schools, and graduated from Somerville High School.
Prior to retiring, she was employed as an office administrator by the Somerville Hospital, where she worked for 20 years.
She enjoyed spending time with her family, visiting the beaches on Cape Cod, taking trips with friends and co-workers from Somerville Hospital, and listening to the songs of Frank Sinatra.
In earlier years, Frances was a member, volunteer, and supporter of “S.H.I.M.A.” (Somerville Hockey Interested Mothers Association).
She is survived by three children, Joseph P. Flavin, Jr., of Melrose, Richard W. Flavin and his wife Lisa, and Maureen E. Contalonis and her husband Tucker, all of Tewksbury. She was the grandmother of Thomas “T.J.” Contalonis, Kiley Barrett, Brooke Barrett, Mathew Flavin, Jason Flavin, Danielle Flavin, and the late Shane Contalonis.
Calling hours are Wednesday, June 29th from 9-11 a.m. at the Farmer & Dee Funeral Home, 16 Lee Street, Tewksbury, followed by her funeral procession to Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, 185 Lake Street, Peabody, where graveside prayers will be offered. At the request of her family, please Omit Flowers. Donations in her memory may be made to the Shane Marshall Contalonis Scholarship Fund and mailed to Enterprise Bank, 1120 Main Street, Tewksbury, MA 01876.