Florence G. McKinnon, 81 died at Mass General Hospital Saturday morning after a brief illness . Born in Melrose, she was a lifelong resident. She was a Claims Supervisor at Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. in Wakefield for over 25 years and retired in 1985. During her later years she cared for and comforted her sister, Elizabeth L. Mullett. Florence was the daughter of the late Warren & Edith F. (Tyzzer) McKinnon. Sister of Evelyn Noel of Malden and the late Elizabeth L. Mullett, Gladys Crocker, Claire McKinnon, Stanley V., Robert F. and John P. McKinnon. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held in the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St. Melrose, on Tues March 26 at 9:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Mon 4 - 8 PM. Burial will be in Wyoming Cemetery, Melrose.