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Kim O'Flaherty Obituary

Kim I. O'Flaherty
Lowell, MA native; 47

WESTWOOD, NJ -- Kim Irene O'Flaherty, 47 years old, passed away on December 3, 2014.

Born in Lowell, MA, Kim lived in Jersey City, NJ before moving to Westwood, NJ in 2005.

Kim was a pastry chef and worked for several hotels throughout the country before she stopped working to raise her children.

Kim was predeceased by her father, Edward O'Flaherty in 1982. She is survived by her husband, Erwin Schrottner; her daughters, Hanna, Katja and Isabel; her mother, Dorothy (Major) O'Flaherty; her brothers, Eddie O'Flaherty and his wife, Christine, and Shawn O'Flaherty and his wife, Akemi; her sister, Kellie O'Flaherty and her husband, Mike Arkinson; her mother and father-in-law, Johanna and Heinrich Schrottner; her brothers-in-law, Siegfried Schrottner and his wife, Karin and Heinz Schrottner and his wife, Petra; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

O'FLAHERTY -- Funeral from the Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Rd., Westwood, NJ on Tuesday 9:30 am with a 10:30 am funeral Mass at St. Andrew's Church, 120 Washington Ave., Westwood, NJ. Visiting hours will be held on Sunday 2-6 pm and Monday 6-9 pm at the funeral home. Letters of condolences can be sent to the family at www.becker-funeralhome.com.

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Published by The Gazette on Dec. 5, 2014.

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December 20, 2018

It has been another long year without you. I will always love you even if I forget

Shawn

February 11, 2018

Happy birthday Kim! You are still in my thoughts and heart!

Isabel Schrottner

June 2, 2017

I love you and I will never forget you. Every day when I saw you my face lit up. To me you are my best friend nothing can change that.

Your daughter Isabel

Blanche Tabe

February 11, 2017

Happy Birthday Kimmie!! I miss you and think of you often.
I can still hear your laugh with the biggest smile.

Xoxo-aloha
blanchie

February 11, 2016

Happy Birthday Kim!!
Miss you so very much every single day!! Wish I could give a a big fat birthday hug!

Kellie

December 23, 2015

You were the most amazing best friend and sister anyone could ever have. I just wish you could have felt the love that we all so clearly felt for you. I love you with all my heart, and think of you everyday. Rest in peace sweet sister.

l

February 21, 2015

My wife and I were deeply saddened by finding out that Kim had deceased. I was her culinary instructor at Shawsheen Tech High School in Billerica, Ma. She was one of the best students I ever had the pleasure of teaching.
Albert Mazman

February 11, 2015

Happy birthday, Kim

Erwin

February 11, 2015

Happy Birthday Schatzi,
I love you sooooo much and we all miss you.
I know you will throw one hell of a party up in heaven.
Wish I could be there.
Love you Dein Schatzi

Helmut, Nicole Rauth

January 25, 2015

Liebe Kim,
Wir werden dich nieh vergessen. Deine Herzliche, Liebevolle und Freundliche Art wird uns immer in Erinnerung bleiben. Mit dir ist ein sehr Wertvoller Mensch gegangen.Die Zeit was wir mit dir und deiner Familie erleben durften steckt voller posetiver Erinnerungen. Du bist jetzt an einen anderen Ort wo du in Frieden ruhen kannst.
Lieber Erwin mit Kinder,
Wir denken sehr oft an euch. Wir wünschen euch für die kommente Zeit viel Kraft. Würden euch gerne mehr helfen. Schicken euch unsere posetiven Gedanken und Gebete. Herzlichst Helmut, Nicole, Julia und Eva

Helmut, Nicole Rauth

January 25, 2015

Liebe Kim,
Wir werden dich nieh vergessen.. Deine Herzlich, Liebevolle, Freundliche Art wird uns immer in guter Erinnerung bleiben. Die Zeit was wir mit dir und deiner Famile verbringen durften steckt voller schöner Erinnerungen. Jetzt bist du an einen anderen Ort wo du in Frieden ruhen kannst.
Lieber Erwin und Kinder,
Wir denken oft an euch. Wir wünschen euch für die kommente Zeit viel Kraft.
Würden euch gerne mehr unterstützen und helfen. Schicken euch unsere posetiven Gedanken und Gebet. Herzlichtst Helmut, Nicole, Julia und Eva

Silvia Primus

January 23, 2015

Liebe Kim!
Die Zeit mit dir war viel zu kurz.
Dein freundliches Wesen, dein fröhliches Lachen und deine herzliche Art wird uns sicher unvergesslich bleiben. Dein Verlust hat uns zutiefst getroffen. Nun bist du bestimmt an einem Ort, an dem es keine Trauer gibt und Engel dich beschützen.
Lieber Erwin wir wünschen auch dir und deinen drei Mädchen in dieser schweren Zeit viel Kraft und Zuversicht sowie liebe Menschen die euch in dieser schweren Zeit beiseite stehen. Wir würden euch gerne mehr helfen… Nach der Zeit der Tränen und tiefen Trauer sollen euch nur die guten Erinnerungen bleiben.
In Liebe
Silvia, Heimo, Sebastian u. Anna

Barbara Rauth

January 22, 2015

Der Tod eines geliebten Menschen ist die Rückgabe einer Kostbarkeit,die Gott uns nur geliehen hat.Du hast ein gutes Herz besessen,nun ruhe still und unvergessen. Wir liebe Kim werden dich immer in liebevoller Erinnerung behalten. Wetti und Gerald mit Familie

Deborah racicot

January 11, 2015

My heart goes out to her family. She was a beautiful person, and I feel blessed I had the chance to know her. May she rest in peace, and may God be with her children and family.

Debbie Dolan

January 7, 2015

I am so sad to hear of Kim's loss. We attended Newbury College together. Her talent was amazing. My heart goes out to her family.

Suzanne Tatis

December 15, 2014

My memories of Kim were pure joy. She always had a delicate enthusiasm that made everyone around her feel better. I send my prayers to your family Kim.

Familie Schroettner

December 14, 2014

Liebe Kim du wirst immer einen Platz in unseren Herzen einnehmen. Wir vermissen dich, deine Fröhlichkeit und nicht zuletzt deine Art zu begeistern. In Liebe Heinzi, Petra, Emma und Jakob

Familie Klug

December 10, 2014

Liebe Kim, wir werden dich nie vergessen!Lieber Erwin,Hanna,Katja und Isabell, wir denken ganz fest an euch! Martina, Hans Peter, Andreas und Sarah

Karin Schröttner

December 9, 2014

Liebe Kim,
noch immer ist es unbegreifbar dass wir uns auf dieser Welt nicht mehr sehen werden!
Dein Lachen, deine Herzlichkeit, dich, werde ich immer in den Augen deiner Kinder sehen!
Dein Platz bei den Engeln und in unseren Herzen ist dir gewiss!
Ich vermisse dich! Deine KARIN

Peter Starchl

December 9, 2014

Lieber Erwin und Kinder wir sind mit dem Gedanken bei euch..und sind sehr froh darüber das wir Kim kennenlernen durften....
die Familie Stefferlbauer

December 9, 2014

DEAR DOTTIE & FAMILY, WE ARE SADDENED TO HEAR OF KIM
PASSING AWAY. OUR MEMORIES OF HER AND HER SIBLINGS OVER
AUNT MILLYS DURING THE HOLIDAYS OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU
DURING THIS SAD TIME
JIM & KATIE FALLON & FAMILY.BILLERICA,MA

Mehmed Ali

December 9, 2014

What a wonderful soul - so sorry to hear of her loss. At the Purity Supreme market in Chelmsford, she held a true talent for baking and offered a warm heart for everyone. Haven't seen her in 30 years but have thought of her often. She will always be missed... may she rest in peace.

Danielle Sammarco-Bortz

December 8, 2014

Kim was a beautiful person that touched the lives of so many in our Community. She will be remembered as a generous, creative, warm, fun-loving person that always brought out the best in others. She will live in our hearts forever. Prayers for her family and friends.

Lori Eaton

December 8, 2014

When we leave this earth we never truly leave, for we are still alive in the hearts and minds of those we love.
Deepest condolences,

Alexandra Boswell

December 8, 2014

"What we have once enjoyed we can never loose... All that we love deeply becomes a part of us".
Dear Erwin and Family,
I am very sorry to hear about your loss. Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thoughts and prayers.

Troy & Nancy Dupuy

December 8, 2014

The world has lost a loving mother, wife and friend. Kim was truly an exceptional person who will be sorely missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Schrõttner and O'Flaherty families.

In Te, Domini, speravi; non confundar in æternam.

Jennifer O'Keefe

December 7, 2014

Kim was a wonderful person. Sending love to the O'Flaherty and Schrottner families.

December 7, 2014

Dear Kim: I wish I knew you longer but now I especially cherish the time I did know you...you are a beautiful girl inside and out. You are going to be missed by so many. This is tragic and so shocking; I am very sad that i will not be able to see that beautiful and contagious smile; but I will always remember it. Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

December 7, 2014

We can't begin to tell you how deeply sorry we are for your loss. We have known Kim since she was born. She was a beautiful, talented, and loving person. Our sympathy and prayers are with her husband, daughters, sister Kellie, her brothers Eddie & Shawn, and her mother, Dot. Jane & Mick Kennedy

Karen Garger

December 7, 2014

I am shocked and deeply saddened to hear of Kim passing. She was a lovely woman. I always looked forward to seeing her at Soccer practices. Thinking of you all. The Garger family.

December 7, 2014

I know Kim solely through her mother, Dotti, and know how much she was loved. To all the family, I send love and prayers.
Marge Ciardella, Wilmington, NC

The Marinkovic Family

December 7, 2014

It was an honor to have known such a beautiful person. Kim will be greatly missed. May God embrace you in comfort during this difficult time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Eva

December 7, 2014

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Eva

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Eva

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Darinka & Andrew Chase

December 6, 2014

Dear Erwin,
Words cannot express the sadness we feel over your loss.
Our thoughts are with you, Isabel, Hanna and Katja.
We extend our deepest sympathies to the O'Flaherty and Schroettner families.

Natalia & Stefan Bahr

December 6, 2014

We are deeply saddened and heart broken by the sudden death of Kim. We are happy to have known such a kind, warm and beautiful person. Our prayers and thoughts are with Kim and her family.

Oktober fest with dearest Kim and family

Natalia and Stefan Bahr

December 6, 2014

Timothy Izzo

December 6, 2014

Dear Kim, I will always remember and love you

Mia Izzo

December 6, 2014

Dear Kim, I will never forget you and our fun times

Karen Patenaude

December 6, 2014

So sad to hear of the news regarding Kim. She always had a smile on her face. My condolences to her family and friends during this time.

Martijn & Juliet Vijfvinkel

December 6, 2014

Dear Erwin, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and the girls.

The Martin Family (GLSW)

December 6, 2014

Dear Erwin and family,
We are so sorry about your loss. Thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers.

Robert and Jenny Albers

December 6, 2014

Erwin, we are so sad to hear that Kim is no longer with us. We enjoyed working with her at the hotel in the city and we enjoyed living with her in Jersey City, as both house mates and neighbors. A wedding cake made by her was the perfect gift.

Audrey Patenaude

December 6, 2014

Kim, I have so many great childhood memories of you and your family ~ you were one of my best friends at the Talbot and I will always remember our good times. Hope you are at peace and I am praying for comfort and sending love to your family at this time.

Susan and Harry (Reslow) Doherty

December 5, 2014

Kim touched so many hearts and we will forever cherish her friendship. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Christine ( Gordon) Runyan

December 5, 2014

My heart is heavy today and I am in utter shock to hear this. Thinking of you all and sending my strength and prayers.

Susan Murphy

December 5, 2014

I am so sorry to hear what happen to Kim . You all r in my thought and prayers I love u all love Susan Murphy

Bob, Christine, Christian & Anna GEHRES

December 5, 2014

Dear Erwin and Family,
we are so sad for you. May the love and support around you help carry you through this. Much love and our prayers are with you -

JUNE SCARMEAS

December 5, 2014

WE ARE SO SORRY AND IN SHOCK TO LEARN OF THE DEATH OK KIM SHE WAS A GREAT GIRL WE LOVE HER SO MUCH TAUGHT AND PRAYS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME

patti chenevert

December 5, 2014

My heart is sore to hear the new about Kim. May she rest in peace with the angels. Sending my love and condolences to to the family and children. I will be praying for you all.

Katrina Nordstrom

December 5, 2014

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

December 5, 2014

Our hearts are breaking Kim. We love you.

The O'Hagan Family

Paul & Ann Fultz

December 5, 2014

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Sharen Adams (Ross)

December 5, 2014

I am so sorry to hear of Kims passing. I have not seen her in person in many years but we were kids together and she was beautiful then and grew to be a beautiful woman. deepest condolences to her children her husband, her Mom and all those who loved her. Gone too soon.

December 4, 2014

Wish you knew how much you will be missed!! Thank you for all the memories!! Love you!! Rest in peace!

The Carrier Family

December 4, 2014

Kim you will be deeply missed. May your daughters always carry your kindness in their hearts. Our deepest condolences.

Chris Truppi

December 4, 2014

Kim you will be missed by all you touched, children and adults alike. Your sweet spirit will live on in your beautiful daughters.

Chris Truppi

December 4, 2014

Kim you will be greatly missed by all you touched, children and adults alike. Your sweet spirit will live on in your beautiful daughters.

December 4, 2014

May you find piece.... U will be missed by many.

Darlene Goldberg

December 4, 2014

Rest in peace sweet Kim....You will be so missed. Prayers to you Irwin and your wonderful girls.

Kristen Pedersen

December 4, 2014

May your soul rest in peace. My deepest condolences to the O'Flaherty and Schrottner families.

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