Photo courtesy of Curran-Jones Funeral Home - West Springfield
West Springfield, Massachusetts
Jul 30, 1946 – Aug 8, 2019 (Age 73)
Gail (Pollard) Fitzgerald, 73, died Thursday at Mercy Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by family. She was born in Holyoke, grew up in South Hadley and graduated from South Hadley High School in 1965. Gail fulfilled her passion for travel by working as a flight attendant for Delta for 34 years. She had a great sense of humor, many wonderful friendships she cherished, but most of all she loved her grandchildren. She leaves her husband of 47 years Kevin Fitzgerald, two sons Ryan Fitzgerald and his wife Janel of North Reading and Casey Fitzgerald of South Hadley and two grandsons Drew and Dylan Fitzgerald. She was predeceased by her sister Sandra Pollard. Her funeral service will be Tuesday August 13 starting with a calling hour from 9:30 to 10:30 am at the Curran-O’Brien Funeral Home, 33 Lamb Street, South Hadley followed by Mass in St. Theresa Church at 11:00 am. Burial will follow at Notre Dame Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute at danafarber.jimmyfund.org. For more details please got to curranobrien.com.
Read MoreKevin, I've only just heard of Gail's passing. Please accept accept my belated condolences, as I'm so very sorry for your loss. Even tho I haven't seen either of you for many years, I still think of you often and the fun she and I had when you guys lived next door to us on Saybrook. May your grief be brief, my friend...rest in peace, Gail.
Robie Brosseau
October 01, 2019 | Largo, FL
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Ryan may your mom rest In Peace.
Nick and Maria Sfikas
August 14, 2019 | North Reading, MA
Casey & Family - I'm so sorry for your loss. Treasure good memories to help ease the pain you must feel. She was a good person, tolerant and understanding, and will certainly be missed by all who knew her.
Melissa Robillard
August 14, 2019 | South Hadley, MA
You were an amazing person Gail. Love to Kevin, Casey and Ryan, and the rest of your family.
LeighAnne St.Germain
August 13, 2019 | Hatfield, MA
Kevin, Casey, Ryan and family...It was with great sadness I learned of Gail's passing. I grew up across the street and remember when the house was built. It seems like just yesterday.
I was always grateful for the kindness and attention she showed my parents as they aged. A good neighbor and a great person in every respect.
I pray that good memories of happy times past help assuage your grief at this difficult time.
DAVID TOPLON
August 12, 2019 | Granby, MA
So sorry to hear about Gail passing. She was such a sweet person. Prayers and thoughts to you Keven , and your family .
Cammie Desmond-Miller
August 11, 2019 | Newmarket, NH
Kevin, Ryan and Casey and family, thinking of you all. In loving memory of a wonderful person. You are in our thoughts and prayers . With deepest sympathy, Michael, Mike and Michelle (MacDonald) Bakos.
MICHELLE BAKOS
August 11, 2019 | South Hadley, MA | Neighbor
I'm sitting here crying and laughing at the same time which is very hard to do. Crying because I have lost a dear friend, laughing because I'm remembering some of the fun, crazy things we did working all those flights together. It's a good thing social media wasn't around back then because we would have some explaining to do. I miss you dear friend. Kevin, Ryan, Casey, I'm so sorry for your loss. Love, Diane
Diane catarau
August 11, 2019 | Plymouth, MA
Kevin, Ryan and Casey & Family,
So very sorry for your loss. I have so many great memories from years ago when we were neighbors and I often babysat Ryan and Casey. Gail will be missed beyond words. She was such a kind, caring, generous and funny woman. I will treasure my memories of her. Say hi to my dad Gail. RIP
Sincere condolences and love to you all
Maureen (MacDonald) Ingram
August 11, 2019 | Ludlow, MA