Mary C. (McCarthy) Gallagher
Mary C. (McCarthy) Gallagher, of Raynham, formerly of Dorchester, died on November 3, 2010 at Jordan Hospital in Plymouth.
Born in Boston, Mary was raised in the Hyde Park section of the city. She graduated from Hyde Park High School and entered the US Coast Guard where she served as a Specialist during World War II.
After raising her family, Mary returned to work as a Switchboard Operator for New England Telephone and Telegraph. She was active in their union where she served as an Office Steward.
Mary enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
Beloved wife of the late Francis W. Gallagher. Loving mother of Denise M. Silveira and her husband Robert J. of Raynham, William F. Gallagher of Raynham, Robert P. Gallagher and his wife Gail of Norwell, Kathleen M. Welch and her husband Robert of Weymouth, John M. Gallagher and his wife Linda of Cohasset and Patricia E. Furtado of Brockton. Mary was preceded in death by her parents and siblings. She is survived by her loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Gregory Church, Dorchester on Saturday, Nov. 6 at 10:00AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Ave. MILTON, Friday, 4:30-8:30PM. Interment Mount Benedict Cemetery.
Donations in Mary’s memory may be sent to Dept. of Mass. VFW, c/o State House, Rm. 546-1, Boston, MA 02133.
Guestbook Entries
Dear Kathy and family,
You were a great daughter and family to your mother. She knew how much you all loved her. Kathy, You will always be a special person in her life. The love, fun and joys will be remembered. The pain will fade.
Remember, she is in a better place, with dad
Love , Nancy
If I can accomplish half as much as you did ,then my life will be well spent. I will miss you with all my heart & soul. Thank You for everything you did for me. I only hope I can be as strong a woman as you and as great a Mother too. I love & miss you so much.
LOVE,
Charlene
Christmas Eve won’t be the same without you, Nana. I always loved sitting there with you, especially when you opened all your gifts. I miss you very much. I love you and hope you are happy, comfortable and at peace where ever you may be.
Love always,
Molly