Mrs. Jane Patricia (Flanagan) Avey, 79 years old, died Monday August 16, at her home in Nashua, NH surrounded by her family following a brief illness.
Born in the Belvidere section of Lowell on July 6, 1931, she was a daughter of the late Edward C. and Gertrude H. (Clark) Flanagan. She attended the Immaculate Conception School and was a 1949 graduate of Keith Hall. In 1953 she graduated from Anna Maria College in Paxton, MA receiving a B.A. in Music.
As a child, Jane enjoyed family trips to the beach, a Townsend family camp along the Concord River and other family outings. As a teenager she won second place in a War Bond drive during World War II winning a trip to New York City. Jane also worked at the family business, Flanagan’s Pharmacy on Back Central St during her teenage years. She later taught elementary school in Northborough, Sharon and Southborough as well as in Pelham, NH and Bloomington, IN. Later in life she was a substitute teacher in Bedford, MA and Billerica. In her adult years, Jane enjoyed playing the piano and spending precious time with friends, relatives and especially her grandchildren. She was considered a terrific cook and passed her recipes to friends and family. Jane also kept correspondence with the girls from Anna Maria as well as attending many of the class reunions. Her childhood friends remained important to her as well. Some high points in her life included her marriage to her husband Robert in 1954, her 50th wedding anniversary party, the wedding of her daughter Sally and her two trips to Ireland to visit relatives.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years Robert E. Avey of Nashua; two sons, Mark S. and James E. Avey of Nashua; a daughter, Sally A. and her husband Robert McCrory of Dover, NH; four grandchildren, Kyle, Jason, Kaitlin and Colin; a dear sister in law, Carole Avey of Marlboro, MA and several nieces and nephews. She also leaves cousins in County Sligo and County Roscommon in Ireland.
Mrs. Avey was the sister of the late F. Kevin Flanagan.
AVEY- Relatives and friends may call on Thursday, August 19, from 4 until 8 pm at the MAHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 187 NESMITH ST (Rte 38) Lowell, MA. Her Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, August 20, at 10 am at the Immaculate Conception Church, (Lower Church), followed by burial in St. Patrick Cemetery. Should friends desire donations in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Memorial Giving Program, 30 Speen St. Framingham, MA 01701. Arrangements are by the MAHONEY FUNERAL HOME, LOWELL, MA.