Arthur Leo Flanagan, born on July 31, 1935, of Marshfield, MA and Naples, FL, passed away Sunday, Jan. 16, 2011 at the age of 75 after a brave battle with Multiple Myeloma. Beloved husband of Sheila Harrington Flanagan. Devoted father of David and Patty Flanagan of Walpole, Joanne and Kevin Douglas of Reading, and Paul and Joanne Flanagan of Marshfield. Proud grandfather of Eric, Jennie and Jeffrey Douglas, Brian, Matthew and Kelsey Flanagan, Neil and Julia Flanagan. Loving brother of John Flanagan of York, ME, Kathleen Curran, Mary Duhy and Margaret Geraughty of Malden. Predeceased by older brother William Flanagan. Loving brother|in-law of Cornelia and Russ Braese of Woburn and Helen Dolan of Winchester. Beloved uncle of many nieces and nephews. Arthur graduated from Malden High School, attended Northeastern University and served in the Army as First Sergeant of the 94th Infantry. He worked in retail for 16 years at Sears Roebuck and 25 years with Jordan Marsh and Macys as VP of Operations. Devoted parishioner and Eucharistic Minister at St. Christines Church. Funeral from the MacDonald Funeral Home, 1755 Ocean St., Rte. 139, Marshfield, Friday, Jan. 21, at 9 a.m. followed by a funeral Mass in St Christine's Church, 1095 Main St., Marshfield at 10:00 am. Visiting hour Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. Interment will be in the Couch Cemetery, Marshfield. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Donor Services, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202. For online guest book and directions, please visit us at our website, macdonaldfuneralhome.com.