LEWISTON – Kristen, aka “Ira” aka “Kris”, lived his life traveling, he spent a short time living in California, before moving to Tennessee. Afterwards he resided between Lewiston, Maine, and Savannah, Ga.

Kristen had spent many a summers day swimming up at his favorite lake in Strong, Maine, exploring the most beautiful waterfalls around.

His sense of humor was an acquired taste, but many loved him!

Kristen was a foodie, always down to try new places, he ate at all the best mom and pop shops around.

He spent his winters in Savannah, Ga., with his stepfather Bob Marstaller, and his sworn brother Chuckie Hinkley. He enjoyed slinging back a couple cold ones with his brother. In evenings while it wasn’t so hot they would be in the gym working out. He also enjoyed all the shenanigans they got into.

Kristen had worked many jobs in his life, starting out of job corps. He did a lot of dishwasher, prep cook, and also being a line cook.

Despite his health issues, he knew how to live his life to the fullest. He always loved stopping to see the beauty in nature.

Kristen was predeceased by his mother Judy Flaherty, and brother Mike Flaherty. He is survived by his stepfather Bob Marstaller; his honorary brother Chuckie Hinkley, his close friends Angela Russell, Johnathan Libby, Melanie Brown, Monica Lee Floyd, Valik Szekely, Wendy Banfield, Will, Sara, Josh Hazlett, and Barbara Jones.

Funeral services will be held Oct. 22, at 11 a.m. at Funeral Alternatives, 25 Tampa St. Lewiston. Online condolences may be sent to http://www.funeralalternatives.net

In lieu of flowers, all donations should go to the:

Georgia Animal Rescue & Defense Inc.

100 Dichroic Dragon Dr.

Pembroke, GA 31321

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