Dr. Robert C. Flaherty

Easton, MD: Dr. Robert C. Flaherty peacefully joined his Family and the Lord on Friday January 27, 2017 at his home in Easton, MD. The youngest of seven brothers and sisters, Bob was born on August 18, 1923 in the small, southwestern Virginia town of Eagle Rock. His parents were Nelson V. and Avis Deisher Flaherty. After attending Eagle Rock High School, Bob moved on to VPI (now Virginia Tech) in Blacksburg, VA. in 1940. With a keen interest in animals and agriculture, Bob became a cadet at VPI and a student in their Veterinary School. In 1942 Bob attended the University of Pennsylvania and received his degree in Veterinary Medicine. After college in 1947, Bob had a brief stint at a small-animal clinic in Towson, MD. He soon headed across the Bay on the ferry to Easton, MD in 1948 where he began his large-animal practice. At that time and through the 1960’s most farmers had dairy cows. They still remember that “Doc” would come day or night if he was needed to help a sick cow or horse. In 1970 Bob decided to follow a life-long dream to see other parts of the World. He accepted a new role as a veterinarian with the USDA. This allowed Bob to travel to places like Bulgaria, Romania, Israel, Australia and to spend an extended period in New Zealand. Throughout these years his children were also able to travel with him from time to time. After Bob’s retirement he returned to his home in Easton, MD, and lived out his happiest days by working in his garden and attending to his fruit trees and property on Peachblossom Creek. Bob was preceded in death by his Mother and Father; as well as his brothers, Earl and Tom; and sisters, Janet, Jane, Florence and Ruth; as well as two very special friends, Arthur A. “Pete” Covey and Irvin Schwanninger. He is survived by his former wife, Janet D. Flaherty of Bethesda, MD; his sons, R. Kevin Flaherty, and his wife Tess of Dallas, TX, and Stephen C. Flaherty, and his wife Lee Ann of Crisfield, MD; daughters Gail F. Scott of Annapolis, MD, and Cynthia F. Julyan, and her husband Mark, of Easton, MD; along with his grandchildren Courtney J. Flaherty, K. Brooks and wife Paige Flaherty, and Charles L. Scott. A small Family memorial celebration of Bob’s life will be held on February 18, 2017 at Eagle Rock, Virginia. The Family requests that donations in his honor be made to: Talbot Hospice Foundation, 586 Cynwood Dr. Easton, MD 21601, or to the Eagle Rock United Methodist Church 14565 Church St. Eagle Rock, VA 24085.

Dr. Robert C. Flaherty

August 18, 1923 - January 27, 2017