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Gail Flanders Obituary
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02/23/1942 ~ 05/30/2025
Gail was born in New Hampshire, raised in Vermont but spent most of her life in Coral Gables, Florida. She is predeceased by her mother, Ruth Flanders; father, Merle Flanders and brother, Jeffrey Flanders. Her surviving relatives are her sister-in-law, Alisann Morgan Sheehan and brother-in-law, William Sheehan.
Gail loved spending time with young people and said that it kept her young at heart. She had an adventurous spirit. In her twenties, Gail lived in New York City, as well as in the Caribbean Island of St. Croix.
More than anything, Gail loved animals. She adopted many dogs and cats in her lifetime and especially love her dog, Shanti.
Gail lived in Coral Gables for nearly fifty years taking care of her mother, Ruth. Her neighbors there remember her for her love of the city and wonderful sense of humor. Her many friends and neighbors in Coral Gables helped her through challenging health issues. In January, 2025, she moved to a new home in Merritt Island, Florida and spent time with Alisann. She will be missed by her friends and neighbors.
Donations in her name may be made to Central Brevard Humane Society, 1020 Cox Rd, Cocoa, Florida 321-636-3343
Funeral arrangements are Wednesday, June 11, at 10am at Riverside Memorial Gardens, Cocoa, FL, provided by Beckman Williamson Funeral Homes.
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John D. Mullen
July 23, 2025
I met Gail Flanders around 1962 when she lived with her parents in Topsfield, Massachusets. It was, for Gail, a brief interlude from her time in "The Village" in NY City. Gail was beautiful, charming, funny and, I think, searching for some way to live her life that would contribute to others. Over the years we communicated, I trying to get he to visit in Maine, she, insisting it was too cold in Maine. Her devotion to lost animals, dogs mostly, was intense. I am very sad that Gail has left us, but proud to have known her. John (Doug) Mullen.
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Patricia Caron
June 27, 2025
So, that's where you are. So happy I got to see you at your new home. Long time friend hope to see you again. Lead the way.
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