Obituary: Connie M. Flaherty

Connie M. Flaherty

SCARBOROUGH – Connie M. Flaherty, 83, of Scarborough, passed away on Oct. 28, 2026, at Maine Medical Center following complications from a series of recent health events.

Born on May 25, 1943, Connie was the daughter of Albion and Florence Hurd and was born and raised in the Pine Point section of Scarborough. Deeply proud of her family’s roots in the community, she cherished her connection to Pine Point throughout her life. Her father, Albion S. Hurd, was honored through the naming of Albion S. Hurd Park, a beloved gathering place for residents and beachgoers.

Connie and her beloved husband, John T. “Jack” Flaherty Jr., shared nearly 63 years of marriage. While raising their three children, Connie supported the family’s farming way of life, helped during potato harvesting seasons, and devoted countless hours to preserving and canning food for her family.

Before retiring, Connie worked for the telephone company, Bradlees, and later the Town of Scarborough Excise Department, where she became known for her friendly smile and dedication to helping others. In retirement, she enjoyed quilting, square dancing, candlepin bowling, gardening, winters in The Villages, Fla., and cheering on her beloved Boston Red Sox. Her certified canning business brought joy to many through homemade jams, jellies, relishes, and pickles sold at Flaherty’s Family Farm, local craft fairs, and in Florida.

Above all, Connie cherished her family and friends and will be remembered for her warmth, kindness, and ability to make everyone feel welcome.

She is survived by her husband, Jack; her daughter, Christine “Tina” Flaherty; her sons, John T. Flaherty III “Tom” and David Flaherty; her sisters, Sally Howes and Sharon Haskell; her grandchildren, Christopher, Paige, and Faith; and her cherished great-grandchild, Oakley.

She was predeceased by her parents and her sister, Barbara.

Services to celebrate Connie’s life will be held at Hobbs Funeral Home, 671 U.S. Route One, Scarborough, on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. with a service at 12 p.m. and graveside to follow at Scarborough Memorial Cemetery.

Family and friends are then invited to gather at the Flaherty’s Farm Event Barn, 128 Payne Road, Scarborough, to continue celebrating her life.

The family invites all who knew Connie to remember her through an act of kindness, time spent with loved ones, or by enjoying one of life’s simple pleasures, just as she always did.

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