Serene Louise-Flynn Haines

April 12, 1931 - August 23, 2019

Serene L. (nee: Flynn) Haines age 88 of Mentor, formerly Concord, passed away August 23, 2019 at Governor’s Pointe in Mentor. Born April 12, 1931 in Perry to Thomas & Martha (nee: Filppi) Flynn, she had been a lifelong area resident. She was a graduate of Harvey High School, Lutheran School of Nursing in Cleveland and University of Miami (FL). Serene was a registered nurse and former Director of Nursing at Homestead II and Manor Care. She volunteered at various area clubs and museums, was an active former member of Zion Lutheran Church in Painesville and is currently a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Chester Twp. Serene was deeply involved with her family, but her greatest joy was her grandsons. She is survived by her daughter Shawn Ann (Mark) Ziccarelli of Kirtland and son Robert T. Haines of Florida; grandsons Michael & Matthew Ziccarelli; many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and beloved husband of 58 years Robert W. Haines. A funeral service will be at 1pm on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019 at the Potti & Marc F. Burr Funeral Homes of Painesville, 1009 Mentor Ave. Painesville, OH 44077 with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11am to 1pm on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019 at the funeral home. The Ziccarelli family wishes to thank with deepest gratitude and heartfelt appreciation the staff of both Governor’s Pointe Assisted Living and Hospice of the Western Reserve for their loving care of Serene. Donations are suggested in lieu of flowers to Hospice of the Western Reserve 17876 St. Clair Ave. Cleveland, OH 44110. Obituary, online condolences and memorial gifts available at www.marcfburrfuneralhome.com.