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Mona Gallagher Obituary

GALLAGHER, Mona (Lockney) June 19, 2009, of Wayland, formerly of West Newton, on her 95th birthday. Beloved wife of the late Robert W. Gallagher. Devoted mother of Jane F. Daley of Wayland, Neil K. of Washington, DC, Thomas M. of Boston, Donald W. of Chestnut Hill, Mona G. Hoy of Wayland and the late Robert E. of S.C. Beloved grandmother of 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Member of the St. Bernard's Church Community in West Newton for more than 50 years. Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 477 Washington St., WELLESLEY, Tues. at 9:15 a.m. Funeral Mass in St. Bernard's Church, 1529 Washington St., West Newton at 10:30 a.m. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Mon. from 4-8 p.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers donations in Mona's memory may be made to the Smile Train, 28th Floor, 41 Madison Ave., NY, NY 10010. For directions and guestbook gfdoherty.com. George F. Doherty & Sons Wellesley 781-235-4100

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 20 to Jun. 22, 2009.

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Gene Kroner

July 9, 2009

To The Gallagher Family...
Your home was my home away from home, and my memories of "Big Mona" will always be of a loving and caring friend. She was like my "other mom" for so many years on Tennyson Road. My love to you all, and my sincerest and heartfelt condolences. I will remember her always.

Jim MacDonald

June 24, 2009

Mona, I just heard about your mother and sorry to hear about her passing.

Clara Montillo

June 22, 2009

Neil,

Please accept my heatfelt sympathy for the loss of your dear mother. I will always remember her gentle smile and kind ways. She will surely be missed in our Parish community. I am sure she is at peace with the Lord.

Magda and Anderson

June 21, 2009

Neil you should always know, wherever you may go, no matter where you are, your mother will never be far away. You are in our thoughts.

Paula Hayes

June 21, 2009

Dear Gallagher Family,

I am very sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I worked with your dad at the Turnpike and got to know Mona very well. She was one great lady!

My prayers are with you all at this sad time.

Jean Caron

June 21, 2009

Mona,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your mom was one of the classiest ladies I have ever met and I know she is happy in her new life free of pain and confusion. You have so much to be proud of ~ for you were truly the most wonderful daughter a mother could ever have. Cherish the many memories you had with her ~ there were many! Love, Jean & family

Cynthia (Cindy Nasrallah) Macdonald

June 21, 2009

Dear Gallagher Family, I worked with Mona at NCDS in the mid-70s. I will never forget the many, many laughs she brought us. Heaven is in for a treat! Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss of this grand woman.

Linda Uttaro

June 20, 2009

Neil I am sorry for your loss. Gain comfort knowing that Mona is now at the banquet table with Jesus and back to her old self.

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