Tribute & Message From The Family
Message From The Family
Thank you for your support during this difficult time.
Please enhance this tribute to Frances by adding your memories.
Frances E. (Bradley) Flint died at the Greenwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Wakefield on April 6, 2020. She was 101 years of age. Frances was born in Boston on October 27, 1918 to the late Thomas & Madeline (Rothmund) Bradley. She was raised in Jamaica Plain, graduated from Jamaica Plain High School and has been a resident of Melrose since 1959.
Frances found her spiritual home at St. Mary's Church in Melrose and would quickly become a part of the St. Mary's Family. Mrs. Flint started her career working as a secretary at St. Mary's School before becoming the secretary at the St. Mary's Church Rectory. Frances was a fixture at St. Mary's working from 1975 until her retirement in 2013, at the age of 95. She was also a very active communicant at St. Mary's Church, was a choir member, a member of the Ladies Sodality and was a past member of the Catholic Daughters of America.
Mrs. Flint was a very gracious, warm and positive person all of her life and had a great sense of humor. She thoroughly enjoyed attending Plays, the Theatre, Polymnia Choral Society Concerts and going to the Melrose Symphony. Frances also loved to travel with her family and friends.
Mrs. Flint was the beloved wife of 40 years to the late Morton C. Flint. Loving mother of Mark F. Flint of Melrose. Caring sister of the late Edna Bradley & Madeline Bradley. Dear cousin of David Rothmund & his late wife Julie of Raymond, NH. Survived by her dear friend & caregiver Linda Stevenson and close friend Karen Barrows. Close dear friend of The Johnson Family, The Socha Family, The Oreste Family, The Waystack Family all of Melrose and the Clark Family of Framingham. Proud godmother of Kathleen Chambers of CA. Also survived by her adopted sons David Granai of Quincy & Steven Penella of Jamaica Plain as well as numerous other friends.
Due to the new directive from the Archdiocese of Boston, State of Massachusetts and the Massachusetts Funeral Director Association and all the current health concerns funeral services and burial will all be private. The private family graveside service on Friday, April 10, 2020 at 10:00AM will be live streamed on the Gately Funeral Home Facebook Page for those wishing to view it. The Flint family will be inviting all of Frances's relatives & friends to a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary's Church in Melrose with a reception to follow at a time and date that will be announced once the current restrictions have been lifted.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Frances's name to St. Mary's Church, 46 Myrtle St. Melrose, MA 02176 or to the Poor Clare Nuns of Boston at St. Clare Monastery, 920 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130. Please feel free to send a card to family members, drop a card at the funeral home for the family
Condolence & Memory Journal
Hi Mark! Doug Flaherty from St Mary's Class of 1981. Please accept our condolences for the passing of your mom. 101 years? Wow.. God bless. We lost our mom last week (Gertrude Flaherty) and I thought her 95 years were impressive! Lol. I hope all is well with you otherwise and we are praying for your mom and all of you during this difficult time. And may her trains in Heaven ALWAYS be free of all clouds (nuages) lol.. God bless.
Doug Flaherty and family
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Douglas Flaherty - Rye, NY - Friend May 08, 2020
Condolences Mark and family
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Douglas Flaherty - Rye, NY - Friend May 08, 2020
Mark, I wish to offer you my sympathy on the loss of your Mother. May she rest in Peace. Respectfully, Mrs. Paul Tighe
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Sheila Tighe - Melrose, MA - Acquaintance April 19, 2020
Dear Mark,
Our prayers and sympathy at the loss of your dear mother. She personified the welcoming spirit of St. Mary's and you are carrying on in that wonderful tradition. May she rest in peace! How wonderful it was to see her birthday celebration with the 101 Dalmatians theme - how devoted you were to her, and how blessed to have her for so many years. Countless memories to cherish!
Peace, Prayers and Hope in this Easter Season,
Pat and Dick McConville
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Pat & Dick McConville - Melrose, MA April 18, 2020
Dear Mark, I just heard that your Mom had gone home to heaven. She was a wonderful person who was always so kind to me. It was a pleasure to share ministry with her at St. Mary's. I will offer Mass for her today.. God bless. frtom
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FR. Tom Walsh - Carver, MA - Friend April 16, 2020
Mark, I am sorry to hear of your loss.
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Janet Surette - Melrose, MA - Friend April 11, 2020
Mark, So sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. I remember how nice she was to me when I first started working at the rectory. She extended such kindness when I lost my sister, Therese. She will be missed by many. My Mother sends her condolences as well and we will keep you in our prayers. Nancy Melanson and Mary Norton
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Nancy Melanson - Peabody, MA - Friend April 11, 2020
Dear Mark,
As the saying goes, "Well done, Good and Faithful Servant". In this case, you fulfilled God's wishes by being a wonderful son to your Mom. Treasure your memories of her and take good care of yourself. May she rest in peace.
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Sue Daly - Melrose, MA April 11, 2020
Mark, So sorry to hear of this wonderful woman,s passing....May she rest in peace Sincerely Alice and Gerry Lynch
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Alice lynch - Saugus, MA - Friend April 10, 2020
Mark,
Our deepest condolences on the passing of your mother. She was an amazing woman and fortunate to have a loving son like you. Our prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Cathy, Alan, Mike, Anya & Anthony Ioffredo
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Cathy Ioffredo - SOMERVILLE, MA April 09, 2020
Mark,
Your mother Frances was a special woman indeed. I recall seeing this sweet lady at daily Mass in the chapel, and later realized she was your mom. She was very faithful and her legacy of faith is her gift to you. You enjoyed her company for many years and were very devoted. May she rest in eternal peace and may God give you comfort.
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Diane Elenbaas - Melrose, MA April 09, 2020
Mark,
So very sorry to hear of your mother's passing. You were so lucky to have her for so many years, and she was so fortunate to have you. I hope you can remember with pride the great care you gave her. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Maurine Garipay
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Maurine Garipay - Melrose, MA - Acquaintance April 08, 2020
Mark, I am so very sorry for the loss of your Mom. I am keeping you both in my thoughts and prayers.
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Andrea O'Connell - Stoneham, MA - Friend April 08, 2020
Lots of beautiful pictures. Cherish the memories. Thoughts and prayers to you Mark.
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Lori and Bob Smith - Melrose, MA - Friend April 07, 2020
Mark I am so sorry for the loss of your mother, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Joan Lambert
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Joan Lambert - Methuen, MA April 07, 2020
Mark so sorry about the passing of your mom thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time
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Kathy Graham - MELROSE, MA - Friend April 07, 2020
Our hearts are broken for the loss of Mrs Flint! Our children attended St Mary's school
And were blessed to have Mr Flint as one of their teachers! Mrs Flint was always kind and sweet whenever we visited the parish office for school
Or church matters! Rest In Peace and May God bless her family
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Diane and Robert Restaino - Saugus, MA - Acquaintance April 07, 2020
She was a loving lovely woman as reflected in her son Mark.
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Larry and Connie Lavine - Stone Mountain, GA - Friend April 07, 2020
The Gately Family and Staff wish to express our sincere sympathy to you. It is our hope that we may be able to make a difficult time more bearable. Please feel free to call on us at anytime as we are always available to you.
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John W. Gately, John H. Gately & Fred Sprague - Melrose, MA April 07, 2020
