FARMINGTON – John Forrest Flagg, 75, passed away on March 21, 2017 at Franklin Memorial Hospital.
He was born on Nov. 27, 1941 in Tonawanda, N.Y., the son of Ralph and Vera (McLean) Flagg.
He was educated in the schools of Avon and graduated from Phillips High School. He served his country in the U.S. Army Reserves. John made his home in Avon for most of his life. In his early years, he worked at Hunger’s Wood Turning in Rangeley and at Stowell-MacGregor Mill in Dixfield. For 33 years, he was employed at International Paper Co in Jay, retiring in July of 2000. He was a member of the U.S. Trotting Association and the Maine Harness Horsemen’s Association. John enjoyed racing horses, going to the fairs, and farming was the love of his life. Getting together with family and friends to play cards was something that John always looked forward to.
He is survived by; his two sons, Jerald Flagg and wife Dixie of Avon, James Flagg of Avon; his grandson, William Parker of Wilton; his two granddaughters, Meghan Crockett and husband Will of New Vineyard, Cheyenne Flagg and boyfriend, Nick Bell of Avon; his two great grandsons, Keegan Parker and Brody Crockett; his two sisters, Zelda Mayfield of Jay, Zelma Abbott of Gilford.
He was predeceased by; his grandson, Sgt. Richard Parker; his two sisters, Lorraine Emerson and Marion Smith.
Donations in John’s memory may be made to the Maine State Society for Protection of Horses, 279 River Road, Windham, ME 04062.
Graveside services will be held later in the spring at the Mile Square Cemetery in Avon. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 488 Farmington Falls Rd., Farmington, ME 04938.
John was a great friend of mine. I have known him for 60yrs. Kind,interested and supportive and always a welcome site to see. We talked horses and History. God Bless you John and your family and Friends.
So sorry to hear of John’s passing. He was a great help to me way back when I was showing horses. He was a great inspiration. We had some great horse shows back then in the late 50s and early 60s. RIP John.
Our sincere condolences to John’s family. I will miss our store conversations, and apple scion cutting excursions. Rest in peace, my friend.
So sorry to hear of John’s passing. He always had a smile! John will be missed greatly!
Sara and family
Sorry to hear of Johns passing. Always enjoyed him coming to the family functions. RIP John.
Condolences to the family.
To johns family, we were sorry to hear of johns passing. He was a very kind guy, always had a smile for you when seeing each other..will miss seeing him around town. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all
So sorry to read this. John was a kind man with a big smile and heart. Our condolences to his family. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time.
My condolences to the family. Mr. and Mrs. Flagg were always very kind to us kids growing up and great neighbors. I’ve been gone for a long time but I often think back to the great times we used to have at the horse shows Mr. Flagg held in his field back in my youth and growing up on the valley. RIP sir.
So sorry to hear about Johns passing. My condolences to Jerry , Jamie and the rest of the family. RIP Horse Whisper !!
Sorry for your loss Jerry and Jamie …rip John
To John’s family I offer you the same thing John has given my Dad before and after my mom’s passing. Kindness, friendship, a few stories, and possibly a good laugh or two. Those two had a great friendship. John would just show up and visit for hours with Dad. Horse stories, fair times and reminiscing of past shenanigans. He meant a lot to my dad and our family. He will truly be missed. Thoughts are with you all, as the heavens received a good man.
I knew John when I was a teenager. He was a kind man and a great horseman. He maded a lasting impression on my life as a horse person. Warm prayers to his family and friends.
just heard, so sorry for johns family. he was a valley boy,grew up and lived here . great friend,will be missed.
Sad that we will never get to do our plans together.. Enjoy those horses that went before you John… The valley won’t be the same ever again.
So sorry to hear of John’s passing. It was always a pleasure to see him He always had a big sincere smile and time to talk.
Johnny was an icon to of all the kids that grew up on the valley, his kindness and friendship has always made us feel part of something greater. Whether it was calling on his experiences for wisdom or just conversation as a whole, he always found time for the natives. God bless you John, rest in peace.
Thoughts and prayers to Jerry and Jamie.
Sad news for sure. Will miss seeing John’so smile when he came in for stamps! May the memories of him ease your pain and sorrow.
You will be missed John, you were a friend . I will miss your visits and conversation, your wave as you drive by .loved listening to your stories about your horses .. Condolences to Jerry , Jamie and family . R.I.P. JOHNNY
So Sorry to hear about John Condolences to Jerry and Jamie. R.I.P John. Beanie and Lauraly.
So sorry to hear about John our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
RIP jon will never forget all the geat times we had on the valley w all ur horses..so sorry jerry jamie.
We will miss you at the fairgrounds John, it was always nice to talk horses whenever you were there.
John was a great guy, I have known him since school days. We always talked about racing and horses. He will be missed by all that knew him. RIP John, condolences to the family.
So sorry for your loss my condolences to the family another Angel got his wings RIP Johnny.
Going to miss you stopping in for coffee, talking horses, and funny family stories. Rest well cousin!