The Family of CMsgt. (USAF Ret), Matthew Edward Flaherty, 63, has requested the PGR Stand in Honor of their Hero.
He was born in Portland Oct. 16, 1956, the son of Edward and Dorothy Bryer Flaherty. Matthew attended local Portland schools and graduated from Deering High School.
Matt served for 30 years with the 243rd Engineering and Installation Squadron, South Portland Air National Guard Station, retiring as a Master Sergeant (MSgt). Matt was always looked to for his leadership and was a constant mentor, to all who knew him. Matt was always there to help or lead with whatever job needed to be done.
Friends and relatives may call at the Dennett, Craig and Pate Funeral Home, 13 Portland Road, Buxton, Saturday July 11, from 1 to 2 p.m. Members of the Air National Guard and families may call from 2 to 3 p.m. at the funeral home. Services will conclude with military honors.
Staging: 12:30 at Reynolds Motorsports, 702 Narragansett Trl, (Route 202), Buxton, ME 04093
Flagline at 1PM - Dennett, Craig and Pate Funeral Home, 13 Portland Road, Buxton, ME