Reginald Gerald Jr. Flanagan
1941-2020
Reg Flanagan, Jr. passed away
on Monday, March 23, 2020 at Beach Grove Home four days short of his
79th birthday.
He is survived by his wife, Eileen (Grant), his son, David
(Kate Bisson) and his daughters, Maureen (Rob LeClair) and Mary Beth
(Brent Byrnes). He was loving and proud Gappy to Jack and Lily
Flanagan, Phoebe and Sylvie LeClair, and Taylor, Noah and Riley
Byrnes.
Reg is also survived by his sister, Beverly Doyle (Jack
deceased), brother Darrell Flanagan, sister-in-law, Shirley Flanagan,
brother-in-law, Mike Conway, as well as many members of the extended
Flanagan, Gillis and Grant families. Uncle Junie or Uncle Reggie will
be remembered fondly by many nieces and nephews.He was predeceased by
his parents, Reg Sr. and Isabelle (Gillis) Flanagan, sister, Darlene
Conway and brother, Alfred Flanagan.
Reg was born and raised in Charlottetown and as a younger man
enjoyed great success in sports, especially fast ball and bowling
where he competed locally and nationally. His greatest thrill,
however, was watching his own children and grandchildren participate
in their activities. He was also renowned as a dog trainer and raised
four well behaved German Shepherds Rinty, Rocky, Baron, and
Dolphie.
Reg made many long-lasting friendships through sports, his
neighbourhood in Parkdale, and his working life. He worked at
Northumberland Consultants as a surveyor and then began a long career
in police work, first with the Security Department at SDU and UPEI and
later with the City of Charlottetown Police Department. During his
time with the police force, Reg earned the reputation as a fierce, but
fair police officer. Over the years he garnered a great deal of
respect as someone you would be lucky to have in your corner during a
crisis. As serious as he could be, he was always up for a good time
and was the life of any party he attended.
Reg’s last few years were marred by the onset of
dementia which took away many of his freedoms and pastimes. He became
a resident of Beach Grove in July 2019 and spent the summer there
happily taking part in many activities and leading the singing and
dancing. Autumn was not so kind, however, and he spent some time at
Hillsborough Hospital before returning to Beach Grove in February. We
would like to thank the staffs of Beach Grove -Meadow, Hillsborough,
Unit 5 and Brecken House Day Program for their caring, professional,
and kind attention to Reg.
Resting at Hennessey-Cutcliffe-Charlottetown Funeral Home.
Due to current restrictions, Funeral Services will be held at a later
date. Memorial Donations can be made on-line or directly to the OT
Activity Worker Program on Meadow at Beach Grove Home , 200 Beach
Grove Rd., Charlottetown PEI C1E 1L3, 902-368-6750On-line condolences
may be made at www.islandowned.ca.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Reginald Gerald Jr Flanagan 19412020..
Death notice for the town of: Charlottetown, Province: I-P-E