Photo courtesy of Peaslee Funeral Home - Farmington
Farmington, New Hampshire
Aug 21, 1922 – Sep 20, 2020 (Age 98)
Milton, NH
Madeline E. Galarneau, age 98, of Milton, died September 20, 2020 at Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester.
Born August 21, 1922 in Milton, NH, daughter of George H. and Esther L. (Fielder) MacIlvaine, a graduate of Nute High School, she was a lifelong resident of Milton.
Madeline attended the former McIntosh Business College.
In 1976, she wrote the “History of Milton”, published as a part of the Nation’s Bicentennial Celebration and she served as Chairman of Milton’s Heritage Commission.
Madeline was a charter member of the Township of Milton Historical Society, Past President of the Teneriffe Sports Club and of the Republican Women of Milton. She served for several years on the Publicity and Scholarship Committees of the Milton Woman’s Club and for 22 years with Spaulding Bay District.
She served with Pack 155 as a Cub Scout Den Mother, a trainer of area leaders and Program Aide, the second woman in the state to earn the coveted “Den Mother’s Award”. She also served as a Girl Scout Leader and more than twenty years as Welfare Representative for the Salvation Army.
For eight years, Mrs. Galarneau produced and directed charity musical and variety shows.
Active in politics, she was the first woman elected to the Board of Supervisors of the Checklist, then served with perfect attendance for eleven years as a Ballot Clerk at elections.
She was a longtime local news correspondent for both the Rochester Courier and the Farmington News.
In recent years, she has been working as a Volunteer Tour Guide at the New Hampshire Farm Museum.
Widow of Milford L. Galarneau, Sr., she is survived by their 2 sons: Peter Jay Galarneau of Honolulu, Hawaii and Mark Alan Galarneau of Milton, 8 grandchildren: Carol, Scott, Natasha, Bryanna, Arianna, Melissa, Matthew and Amy Galarneau, 5 great grandchildren, also several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her son Milford L. Galarneau, Jr., granddaughter Cindy Fletcher, and brother Linwood MacIlvaine.
Calling hours are Saturday, September 26, 2020 from 1-3pm at Peaslee Funeral Home, 24 Central Street, Farmington, NH with memories to be shared at 2:30pm. Urn interment will be private at Hayes Cemetery in West Milton. If desired, memorial donations may be made in her memory to the charity of one’s choice. To express condolences, please visit: www.peasleefuneralhome.com
Read MorePeter and Mark. So sorry to hear of your moms passing. I have fond memories of her back in the 70’s when I lived in Milton,especially when she was writing the History of Milton. May memories of your mother hold you in good stead.
Linda (Damon) Zarlu
October 08, 2020 | Columbia, NH
Mark,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. May she RIP❤
Penny Hill Manzueta
Penny Hill Manzueta
September 30, 2020 | Sanbornville, NH
She was a great lady. I was part of the Milton Womens club in the 1970s. She was a special person. Prayers and thoughts. Diane Gray + John Gray
Diane Gray
September 26, 2020 | Pittsburg, NH | Acquaintance
Maddy always had a smile which was infectious! Milton was so lucky to have this wonderful woman as a part of its community! My deepest sympathies to Mark and the rest of the family. I pray that your loving memories will help you through this difficult time! My deepest sympathies to you all.
Penny Baker
September 26, 2020 | Friend
Mark and family, saddened to read of your Mother's death.What a long fulfilling life she lived.
May memories of her bring comfort to you at this sad time.
She leaves quite a legacy to be remembered.
Diane Drake
September 25, 2020 | Friend
Such fond memories of Maddy as my neighbor in my childhood. Spent lots of time around “big Mick”, Maddy, and boyhood buddy, “little Mick”. I was Maddy’s Den Chief, for her Cub Scout den. Nothing but fond memories of this friendly, popular, active, happy, true Miltonian. Condolences to the family.
Al (Bucky) Columbus
September 25, 2020 | Binghamton, NY | Friend
I'm so glad that I had the opportunity to talk to you about my Dad that you knew well. You gave me a vision so that I could see in my mind what my Dad was like as I never knew him. Thank you so much for that. May you fly high with the Angels and tell my Dad that I love him.
Crystal Ellis
September 25, 2020 | Grant, AL | Friend
Cornerstone VNA sends our deepest sympathy for your loss.
Cornerstone VNA
September 25, 2020
In the brief time I’ve known Madeline, she made quite an impression on me. She was “as sharp as a tack”, sharing stories about her life, although I did not know how accomplished and impressive it was.
She loved her family and was very proud of each of them. She had a great sense of humor and was very humble. I enjoyed our time together very much.
I was with her last Monday and while she was ready to go to her next life, she will be very missed by those she left behind. It was my...
Jill Palmisano
September 24, 2020 | Milton, NH
