Lorraine M. Gallagher

GALLAGHER, Lorraine M., (Briere) of Arlington, formerly of Somerville. Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on April 15, 2024 at the age of 82. Beloved wife of 51 years to the late Peter Gallagher of Arlington, formerly of Lynn. Loving mother of Kerry Solomon and her husband Joseph of Steamboat Springs, CO, Chris Gallagher and his wife Monica of Arlington, and Erinn Cahill and her husband James of Scituate. Adored 'Mimi' of Connor, Luke, and Stella Solomon, Cole, Eve, Rose, and Thomas Gallagher, and Liam and Kellen Cahill. Cherished daughter of the late Arthur and Stella Briere, of Somerville. Lorraine is survived by her beloved sister, Judy Gallagher and husband Michael, and dear brothers, Peter Briere and his wife Joan and Paul Briere and his wife Karen. She is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and many wonderful and cherished friends. She will be missed by so many, but will never be forgotten. Relatives and friends are respectively invited to a Visitation at the Keefe Funeral Home, 5 Chestnut St. (Rt. 60, adjacent to St. Agnes Church), ARLINGTON, on Wednesday, from 4-7PM. A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday at 11:30 at St. Agnes Church in Arlington. Burial to follow at Oak Grove Cemetery in Medford. In lieu of flowers, donations in Lorraine's memory may be made to: Fidelity House, 25 Medford Street, Arlington, MA 02474. For directions, or to leave a message of condolence, please visit www.keefe funeral home.com.