Virginia Galvin

Virginia M. Galvin CHESAPEAKE - Virginia M. "Ginger" Galvin, 62, of Chesapeake, passed away peacefully Friday, June 26, 2009, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Pasadena, Calif., she was the daughter of the late June and Frank Stabile. Ginger was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She was her happiest when surrounded by her family. She had a special zest for life and enjoyed camping, boating, cooking, and celebrating family affairs. She was a Chesapeake school bus driver for 20 years and a member of Saint Mathews Catholic Church. Left to cherish her is her loving husband, William J. Galvin, of 40 years; her son, John Galvin and his wife Cary; daughter, Stefanie Bailey and her husband Bernie; daughter, Catherine Kowalsky and her husband Robert; son, Marc Galvin and his special friend, Angela; grandchildren, Amber Burnett and her husband Rodney, Sara Galvin, Skylar and Sydney Kowalsky; and great-granddaughter, Lilly. The family and all those who knew Ginger will remember her as gracious, warm and loving. She will be deeply missed. A memorial gathering will be held June 30, from 4 to 8 p.m. at 1201 Sanderson Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the local American Cancer Society. Arrangements are made by the Cremation Society of Virginia.