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Irene Galligan Obituary

Of Wayland, formerly of Watertown, Oct. 18. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence F. Adored mother of Kathleen R. Martin of Uxbridge and Janis M. Galligan of Wayland. Devoted grandmother of Joseph J. Ryan of Scottsdale, AZ and Colleen Ryan-Landa of Pasadena, CA. Dear sister of Anthony Beatrice of Lake Charles, LA, Gloria Grillo of Plymouth and Rose Marie Ferranti of Billerica. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday at 10:00 AM in the Church of St. Ann, 134 Cochituate Rd., Wayland. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Interment Mass. National Cemetery. Contributions may be made in Irene's memory to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. MacDonald, Rockwell & MacDonald www.macdonaldrockwell.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 21, 2007.

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Christyne Baxter

April 5, 2008

Janis-Words are never enough. Nothing can be said that will lessen your loss. I hope you know how much I adored your Mother. She had character and wit no other person could match.

Betsy Haubrich

October 30, 2007

Janis - I was very sorry to hear of your loss. I hope you find some comfort with the many beautiful memories you have, and I hope that with each passing day, the grief becomes more manageable. Love, Betsy

Hope Lewis

October 22, 2007

Janis--My deepest condolences. Although I never met your mother, I know that she had to be a very special person to be the mother of someone as kind and caring as you are. May your good memories comfort you and your family. Peace, Hope

Catherine Graham

October 21, 2007

Janis, both David and I were very sorry to hear of Irene's passing.

During the years we lived up north we had many wonderful times together with you and Irene. She was a hoot! Her dry sense of humor we simply loved, reminding me so much of my mother.

We are thinking of you in this difficult time - our home is always open and the telephone always on for you.

Love, Catherine and David

MJ Knoll-Finn

October 21, 2007

Janis - I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I know you loved her dearly and that you will miss her in so many ways. I always appreciated hearing your stories about her and hope that you will continue to share your memories of her with me.

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