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Mary Gallagher Obituary

Mary E. Gallagher Long time Delaware County Resident Mary E. Gallagher passed away Friday, August 5, 2011 at her home in Claymont, DE, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Sunbury, PA, Mary lived most of her life in Delaware County. Survivors: She is survived by her husband, Robert Gallagher, daughters, Lisa Gallagher and Eileen Ross (Paul); 3 grandchildren, Paul Ross (Theresa), Kristy McCullough (Peter), Nicole LaBarge (Chris Campbell); 3 great-grandchildren, Duncan McCullough, Layne Ross, Charlee Lynn Campbell. Services will be held privately. Contributions: Donations in Mary's memory may be made to the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center, c/o Christiana Care Health System, PO Box 1668, Wilmington, DE 19899. Gebhart Funeral Home of Claymont To leave an online condolence, please visit: www.griecocares.com

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Published by The Daily Times from Aug. 8 to Aug. 9, 2011.

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Lisa

August 16, 2011

Dear Mom, I miss you more and more as each day passes. The sadness I feel will someday be replaced with joy knowing your suffering is over. I will always love you and someday will see you again. You spirit will live thru me always. I will always make you proud by being the best person I can be. I love and miss you forever......Rip mom

Lisa

August 11, 2011

Miss you mom, be careful......

amy sutton

August 11, 2011

i cant write this w/o crying. you guys allowed me in your home. you welcomed me into your family. you messaged me like i was your own. i will miss aunt beck. i will miss you. please always know you are good stock. i have a keen nose and you are solid. thank you for sharing a minute of life with me.

Bob Gallagher

August 11, 2011

Through good times and bad you will always be in my heart. your husband Bob

August 10, 2011

We miss you so much already! You were the first one to make me feel comfortable, and welcome me to the family. I always loved talking to you and hearing your wacky stories about Paul and his obsession with food. I still can't believe it, time goes by too fast. We love you....Love, Theresa & Layne

Joanne Leonard

August 9, 2011

Dear Eileen and Family: Our sincerest condolences on the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tom and Joanne Leonard

Brian Gillespie

August 9, 2011

You will be missed. God be with you!

Cheryl Griffin

August 9, 2011

Dear Lisa & Eileen,
So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing.
We always loved her.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Griffin Family(Thomas, Dolores & Cheryl)

nicole campbell

August 9, 2011

I love you and miss you mommom.

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