Jack Flanagan
After 84 years Jack Flanagan has provided those who knew him with so many memories and stories that it's almost overwhelming. A stranger would look at this life and might find it unremarkable. But if that stranger ever met Jack Flanagan he would probably never forget him. Jack had a love of life that was infectious, as we've heard, he could make the most trivial task fun and anything nontrivial became an adventure.
He wasn't a rich man or a powerful man or a famous man. But he was a blessed man. He lived a life that rest of us can only hope to match. 54 years of wedded bliss, a strong and tight family that adored him, a long rewarding working life followed by a long and satisfying retirement. His children are all married to their original spouses and everyone is still on speaking terms (endless speaking terms it sometimes seems). The grandkids are all healthy, generally happy and so far, no one has had to be bailed out of jail.
These last few months have been difficult for the family. But everyone stepped up when the time came and did whatever they could to make it easier on both Jack and Nan. John and Patty especially showed strength that the rest of us can only marvel at and that Jack, I'm sure, was proud of. I know that the Wee Young Scot is at peace now and probably relaxing and enjoying a Budwieser with Harry right now..
By the measures of life that really count, Jack Flanagan was one of the most successful men I will ever know. Although I share the pain with the rest of the family at the loss his passing brings, I can't help but feel joy at the life that Jack lived.
After 84 years Jack Flanagan has provided those who knew him with so many memories and stories that it's almost overwhelming. A stranger would look at this life and might find it unremarkable. But if that stranger ever met Jack Flanagan he would probably never forget him. Jack had a love of life that was infectious, as we've heard, he could make the most trivial task fun and anything nontrivial became an adventure.
He wasn't a rich man or a powerful man or a famous man. But he was a blessed man. He lived a life that rest of us can only hope to match. 54 years of wedded bliss, a strong and tight family that adored him, a long rewarding working life followed by a long and satisfying retirement. His children are all married to their original spouses and everyone is still on speaking terms (endless speaking terms it sometimes seems). The grandkids are all healthy, generally happy and so far, no one has had to be bailed out of jail.
These last few months have been difficult for the family. But everyone stepped up when the time came and did whatever they could to make it easier on both Jack and Nan. John and Patty especially showed strength that the rest of us can only marvel at and that Jack, I'm sure, was proud of. I know that the Wee Young Scot is at peace now and probably relaxing and enjoying a Budwieser with Harry right now..
By the measures of life that really count, Jack Flanagan was one of the most successful men I will ever know. Although I share the pain with the rest of the family at the loss his passing brings, I can't help but feel joy at the life that Jack lived.
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