"I would like all of the members of the World Boxing Council to join me in extending our deepest sympathy to our very dear friend, Dick Flaherty, whose wife Roe passed away on the morning of December 19. Dick is one of the best ring officials in the world, and we wish for the Almighty to give him and his family prompt resignation to such a deep sorrow. Visitation will be held at the Cartwright Funeral Home, located at 845 Washington Street in Braintree, Massachusetts, from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday, December 21. Funeral Mass will be held at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, December 22, at the Church of St. Francis of Assisi, located at 854 Washington Street in Braintree. [details (http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&id=436)]