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Rebecca "Becky" Galleshaw

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Wiggin-Purdy-McCooey-Dion Funeral Home - Dover

655 Central Avenue

Dover, New Hampshire

Rebecca Galleshaw Obituary

Rebecca Lynne Galleshaw

BERWICK, MAINE - Rebecca "Becky" Galleshaw, 63, of First Street died on Sunday, February 2, 2014 at Massachusetts General Hospital with her family by her side. She was born on August 25, 1950 in Providence, Rhode Island; the daughter of William A. and Alice Roy Galleshaw. She attended Rhode Island Junior College and worked for many years in sales and marketing for several companies, bringing her joie de vivre and vibrant spirit to everything she did. She held the title of Miss Rhode Island Universe, 1970. She celebrated her great love of life and nature with the Seacoast Ski Club NH for many years, and consistently with friends and family.

Becky is survived by her daughter, Serena Galleshaw of Berwick, Maine; father, William Galleshaw, step-sister Kathy Smith, niece Kelly Dean and family of Massachusetts, first cousins Paula Phillips and Jeff Smith in Pawtucket Rhode Island, and many lifelong friends.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being set up; look to http://www.purdyfuneralservice.com on Friday for more information. Friends and family may call from 3 p.m.-5 p.m. on Friday, February 7, at Wiggen-Purdy-McCooey-Dion Funeral Home, 655 Central Ave., Dover, NH with a memorial service to be held at 5 o'clock at the same location. To sign our online guest book, please go to www.purdyfuneralservice.com

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Published by Foster's Daily Democrat from Feb. 6 to Feb. 9, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Rebecca Galleshaw

28 Entries

Jane Dodge

February 9, 2014

Becky was definitely a one of a kind individual....loved her! She was a good friend since 1976....I will miss her terribly.

Justin's Gram

February 9, 2014

Serena, my heart hurts for you. So sorry for your loss. Hugs. A mother's love lives on........

Chocorua 2013

Serena Galleshaw

February 8, 2014

1970

Serena Galleshaw

February 8, 2014

Girls '80s?

Serena Galleshaw

February 8, 2014

1970

Serena Galleshaw

February 8, 2014

62nd Birthday

Serena Galleshaw

February 8, 2014

Mt Major 1997

Serena Galleshaw

February 8, 2014

1st Mothers Day

Serena Galleshaw

February 8, 2014

Lake 2013

Serena Galleshaw

February 8, 2014

Tom Rulison

February 8, 2014

Serena,
I am sorry about the passing of your mom. I have not seen her in years, She was such a close friend Mary`s.

Tara Van Houten

February 7, 2014

I'm in shock to here over Becky's passing. I will always remember when she took me out along with you, Serena to that cafe in Sanford. I can't remember the name of it but it was to congratulate me on my marriage. She was a very caring and go-getting person! Glad we met through work and I'll always have great memories.

chris

February 7, 2014

Serena
There are no word's to say at a time like this. I love you hon....I am so sorry for your loss...chris

Arlene Bean

February 7, 2014

Serena: I am so sorry for the loss of your precious mom. My heart goes out to you, her dad and her step-sister. I met your mom in the spring of 2012 at the Visa Center while working for HOV Services. Right away I noticed how vibrant she was. We ended up carpooling together many times laughing all the way to work, picking peaches at Butternut Farms, sharing recipes and lunches. I will miss her being a phone call away.

Rhonda Titus

February 7, 2014

Serena, I am so sorry for your loss, words cannot express the sorrow adequately. Your Mom worked for me at Sprague. She was such a dynamic, interesting and beautiful person. Her enthusiasm and warmth were infectious and she was a joy just to be around. She was an amazing woman, a ray of sunshine and will be missed.

Laura Breslin

February 7, 2014

Serena,
I would like to give my condolences to you and your family, and am shocked and saddened of the loss. I met your mother through work and used to carpool with her, and our carpools were always great fun. She was a positive presence- strong, outspoken, energetic, and an eternal optimist.

Amy Pitcher

February 6, 2014

I knew Becky when we worked together at Sprague. She was a very smart and funny lady. We had a lot of fun at work because of her. We were a close knit group there and I am saddened to hear this. Serena my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I'm happy I got to know her and she was a great person.

Deena Heath

February 6, 2014

Serena, you mother and I were ski club friends many years ago. I was new in the area, and she introduced me to the group which initiated many new friends and wonderful adventures. I will always be grateful for that. I am sorry for your loss and wish you the very best.

ursula hilton

February 6, 2014

Serena, Sorry on the passing of your mother. I did not your mother but I live right near by. And I feel real bad for you. Just no she is in a better place with no more pain. And she will be watching over you. Just remember that. God bless.

Glenda Gallant

February 6, 2014

So, so sorry Serena

Donna Viel Dube

February 6, 2014

Serena,
So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Although she and I lost touch after you were born, I have many good memories of the times we traveled together, played scrabble, and just enjoyed life.

Kathie Fougere

February 6, 2014

Serena, I am so sorry you lost your Mom. Like a lot of other people, I met Becky at work. We shared a love of walking and walked together on our breaks. Which led to lots of talking. That led to weekend, sometimes weekday hikes, lunches and potlucks with other of her many friends. Her energy and positive attitude was contagious. I will miss her terribly.

Leslie LaBranche

February 6, 2014

Serena,
I am sure you do not remember me. However, My Mother and My Sister are your Moms neighbors. I am so sorry for your loss. The times that i saw your Mom was when she use to walk the dogs. I remember her as always having a big smile on her face. My Prayers and Thoughts are with you.

Linda Shumway

February 6, 2014

Serena,please accept my deepest sympathies. Your mother was so full of life and was always such a joy to be around. I worked with Becky at Sprague. She will be so missed.

Linda Cashman

February 6, 2014

Becky and I met through Parents Without Partners and remained best friends. We had alot of fun together with Heath and Serena and she was such a breathe of fresh air and very vibrant. She made me laugh and was always the aggressive one when we were out on the town and I just loved her. I will truly miss her smiling face and all of the fun times that we shared. I am SO happy that we were able to get together over the holidays! Love, Linda

Dee Norton

February 6, 2014

Serena so sorry to hear about your mother's passing I worked with her for 1-1/2 ears at the Visa center she was a very caring giving person she won tickets to a Selena Gomez concert and gave them to my granddaughter also loved our time spent playing cribbage on our lunch breaks she was a great friend and will be missed

Kathy Smith

February 5, 2014

Becky and I met 40+ years ago when her dad and my mom married. Becky was an only child and I had only my brother, so we both loved having an instant sister.Even though my mom died 23 years ago, Becky, her dad, and then when Serena came along they all remained part of my family. Every holiday and special occasion and days we needed each other in the years that followed we remained a close family. I will miss her greatly and I'll cherish the memories I have as we grew together as sisters in our 20's until we started talking about Social Security. Where did all the time go? I'll miss you, Beck. Love, Kathy

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