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James Gallagher Obituary
He was born in Medford, Sept. 1,1957, son of Patricia L. (Feeney) of Pepperell, and the late James J. Gallagher Jr. He resided in Somerville before moving with his family to Groton where he attended schools, and graduated from Groton-Dunstable Regional High School in 1975.
Mr. Gallagher was employed by Sterilite Corp. in Townsend for a brief time. He was also employed by Houghton Mifflin Publishers, and drove special-needs students for a local bus company. He was also a call fire fighter in Groton.
Mr. Gallagher loved to be with people and enjoyed being a SHINE counselor at the Pepperell Senior Center. He was past member of Sacred Heart Church and most recently St. Joseph Church in Pepperell. He enjoyed dancing and karaoke.
Besides his beloved mother, he is survived by two cousins, Martin Gray of Taunton, and Claire Corcoran of California.
He also leaves many friends and acquaintances especially his friends at the Senior Center.
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Norman Johnson
January 10, 2007
I remember the many visits by mother and son to Johnson's. Buffy fought the good fight --from those tough physical childhood challenges thru his adult life. Others could learn from him.
Joan Goddard
January 10, 2007
Jim was man who always had a smile on his face. He had a great appreciation and love for life, and especially enjoyed spending time with his friends at the Pepperell Senior Center. We will miss him.
Pamala Hewitt
January 10, 2007
Buffy, I remember you and my brother Rusty always playing together when you were younger and chasing FIRE TRUCKS to the fires. You were a great friend to all. Rest in peace and to your mom, Pat , you were a wonderful mother to your son, thru everything he went thru as a child with his metal braces on his legs to his adulthood you were always there. You were not just Buffys mom but his friend as well. Take care and God Bless.
Heather (Hewitt)and Jimmie Emslie
January 9, 2007
Buffy, you will be sadly missed. You touched so many peoples lives and will continue to do so in Heaven. I will never forget all the great nights listening to you sing at karoke and the fun we had growing up in the neighborhood. Your friends
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