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KATHLEEN GALLAGHER Obituary
Without a doubt, her greatest joy in life was being a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was fiercely proud of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Up until her death, she had an amazing grasp of the activities of all her children and grandchildren. She was a true matriarch of the family and served as a "Clearinghouse of Family News." She was also a devout Catholic who, for many years, was a daily Communicant at St. Margaret Mary's Parish in Westwood. Kay was also quite active as a volunteer at Glad Rags in Westwood, as well as FISH, a meal delivery program serving the elderly and infirmed. In addition, she was an active participant in the Westwood Garden Club and Westwood Council on Aging.
Services are private, due to the coronavirus outbreak. A Memorial Service Celebrating Kay's Life will be held at a future date. Donations may be made to a coronavirus charity of your choice. Holden-Dunn-Lawler
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MARCELLA GROKULSKY
April 19, 2020
My deepest sympathy on the passing of Kay. I met her through the Westwood Garden Club and was priveleged to know her. She was such a vibrant part of our Club and will be missed by us all.
Sincerely, Marcie Grokulsky
Karen Mason
April 5, 2020
I'm so sorry to read that Kay has passed on and especially that she was impacted by the COVID-19 virus!! She was a dear woman!!! My condolences to her family!!
Curt Bigelow
April 3, 2020
To the Gallagher family, my sincerest condolences on the passing of your mother. Years ago when I would take my mom to either Glad Rags or to church, your mom always spent time asking what I was up to, and it was always a pleasure talking to her. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.
Barbara Coleman
April 7, 2020
I worked t Westwood Town Hall for Kay's husband, Joe Gallagher for close to 18 years, and became good friends with Kay. Upon retirement to New Hampshire, Kay and Joe visited there, and as the years passed, correspondence with one another and stories of our families growing kept our friendship open all these years. The circle of friends grows small and smaller, but I cherish the memories. Though you have lost the physical presence of Kay, I know your memories will stay in your hearts. I send my deepest sympathy, Barbara
Jonathan Noyes
April 7, 2020
To the Families of Mrs. Gallagher,
May time heal you sorrows
May the wind blow kindness your way
May the sun give you warmth to sustain
May the moon light your paths, when all may seem bleak
May your hearts be filled with treasured memories to help still you
May Spring give you blossoms to look forward to and remind you that hope grows
You are all in our thoughts and prayers
Love from the Jonathan Noyes Family
Buffy and Tom LiVolsi
April 6, 2020
With sympathy, love and prayers
Elissa Donlan
April 3, 2020
To all Kathleen's Family: Kay was just "a very special person, kind, charitable, loyal and fun." My mother and I were always so happy to see her, along with cousin Ed McDevitt, priest in S. Carolina who would travel to Boston during the summer, visit with us and then Kathleen where we would eat lunch at a nice restaurant and then back to visit with Kay at her condo. A truly wonderful afternoon in the company of a special person with my memories of my cousin, Kathleen. Lots of cards throughout the years, Kay always kept me up to date with family news. I am heartsick that Kathleen died with complications from the Coronavirus, it's so unfair to her and to her family. She lived a long and vital life, Kay is spending eternity with so many loved ones.
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