1938 - 2022
Marine No Vistitation Date Scheduled
Funeral
January 9, 202311 AM
Dolan Funeral Home
John Alan “Jack” Flavell, 84, of Nashua, NH, got up and kicked his heels every day until Friday, December 30, 2022. He will be missed beyond words.
He was married to Pamela “Pam” (Spinney) Flavell with whom he would have celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on February 3rd, 2023.
Born in Lowell, MA, and raised in North Chelmsford, he was the son of the late Chester J. Flavell and Corinne G. (House) Flavell.
He graduated from Chelmsford High School, Chelmsford, with the class of 1958.
He served as a Marine during the Vietnam era from 1960-1964 in the Marine Reconnaissance Force. While in the Marines, he studied computer science.
His career spanned decades, beginning with starting up and developing a successful company in the field of computer systems integration. He and Pam lived in Westford, MA for 28 years, and retired to Las Vegas, NV, where they lived for 23 years. Recently, they returned to New England to be closer to their family.
He served as Chairman of the Board of Selectman of Westford, MA and was a member of the Kiwanis Club, the Masons – completing the Scottish Rite to become a Shriner, and the American Legion, where he spent countless hours volunteering.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his son, John Alan “Jay” Flavell, Jr. and his wife Sheri of Chelmsford, MA; his daughters, Becky Marshall and her husband Steve of Nashua, NH, and Megan Symes and her husband Dan Cohen of Westford, MA; and his son-in-law John Symes of Merrimack, NH; eight grandchildren: Tommy Flavell, Katie Flavell, Jocelyn Marshall, Shannon Marshall, Maddie Symes, Kyle Symes, Sam Cohen, Zac Cohen, and many nieces and nephews.
He was the brother of the late Eileen Masterman and Evelyn Fredericks.
The world is a little darker without his exuberant presence. Anyone that knew him, knew he loved the flag and everything it represents. He spent each day dressed to the nines, shopping for a good deal for all the ones he loved.
Memorial Service on Monday, January 9, 2023, at 11am at DOLAN FUNERAL HOME, 106 MIDDLESEX STREET, N. CHELMSFORD, MA. Burial in Fairview Cemetery, North Chelmsford immediately after. Memorials may be made in his name to The Wounded Warrior Project.
Mike Farah
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This is a great loss and I write this message with the deepest of sympathay. I was fortunate to meet Mr. Flavell and I know how much his family and friends will miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with all.
Michele and Joe Luciano
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Our deepest sympathies to the entire Flavell family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lisa Small
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Sending my deepest sympathy
and healing prayers to you all. I am so sorry for your loss.?
Linda Schild
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My heart goes out to all the family, and especially to my dear friend, Pam. Know that I’m thinking of you, sweetie. Love and hugs.
Diana Martinez
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Sending my deepest condolences to the whole family, specially to my dear friend Pam Flavel. My hearth and prayers are with you.
Mary Jo Spinola
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Pam
Frank and I are so sorry about Jack’s passing. We are sending prayers and our deepest sympathies…
Mary Jo and Frank Spinola
Russ & Kathy Anderson
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We are sending out the warmest of heart felt sympathies to Jay and his family. There is alot of good memories there, may the light always shine on those and bring out the smiles. Stay strong and love to you all.
Elaine Lizotte
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I was so sorry to hear of John’s passing. My deepest condolences to Pam and his wonderful family, whom he loved deeply.
Mary Frediani
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Dear Pam so unbelievable for us to be finding our way through this loss at the same time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.. Hope to see you soon. Mae
marjorie dearborn
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so sorry for your loss. one of dick s good friends.
Italo & Marie Agostino
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Our sincere condolences to Jay and the Flavell family on your sudden loss.
Italo & Marie Agostino
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Our sincere condolences to Jay and the Flavell family on this sad, unexpected loss.
Donald J Mac Millan
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Our deepest sympathies to the Flavell family on the loss of Jack, from the Mac Millan family…..
Nancy Meech
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My heartfelt sympathy and prayers for Pam and family
Ralph & Carmen Nickerson
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So sorry to lose Jack, been buddies for 70 years, lots of good times together with the family too, sadly missed, our condolences to Pam, Becky, Megan, Jay and the rest of family
Marie Breen
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Dear Pam, I am so sorry to hear if your husband’s death.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sadness and loss.
Marie Breen