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1934

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2025

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Amherst, Massachusetts

Lucille Gallagher Obituary

Lucille (Lucy) J. (Gomez) Gallagher, of Amherst, passed away peacefully at home after a short illness, on December 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Lucy was 91, born March 31, 1934 to Joseph and Madeleine Gomez in Panama, Central America.

Visiting hours will be held on December 30, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Douglas Funeral home, 87 North Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA followed by the Liturgy of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. at St. Bridget's Church in Amherst.

Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, South Hadley, MA where Lucy will be interred beside her husband and parents in Eternal Rest.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Fisher Home of Amherst (www.fisherhome.org) would be greatly appreciated.

Please visit www.douglassfuneral.com for complete obituary.

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Published by Daily Hampshire Gazette on Dec. 26, 2025.

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Paul & Maria Sullivan

December 28, 2025

Dear Kelley and family, please know we are so sorry for your loss. I saw a quote I liked: Wherever a beautiful soul has been there is a trail of beautiful memories." - Author Unknown

We need look no further than to see you Kelley, than to know what a beautiful soul your Mom was! Take comfort in your memories!
Love Paul & Maria

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9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Douglass Funeral Service

87 North Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA 01002

Dec

30

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

St. Brigid's Church

122 N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002

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