Florence M. (Donovan) Gallagher

GALLAGHER, Florence M. (Donovan). Age 90 years, OFD (Originally from Dorchester), passed away peacefully surrounded by devoted family on February 20, 2026.

Born and raised in Dorchester, Florence was the loving daughter of the late Jeremiah and Nellie Donovan of Ireland. She is predeceased by her husband William “Bill” J. Gallagher.

Cherished stepmom to Cheryl Czyrklis Coleman and her husband Daniel Coleman, Diane M. Gallagher-Rusconi, Paul and his wife Karen Gallagher, and David and his wife Stephanie Gallagher.

Loving Nana to Adam Czyrklis, Alexandra Rusconi and Ryan Rusconi, Jake Gallagher, Nick Gallagher and Zack Gallagher. Sister of the late Helen DeLuca and Jerry Donovan. Proud Aunt of the Donovan and the Deluca families. Florence is also survived by several great-grandchildren.

Florence had a diverse life. She became a Sister of Charity and taught school in New York. Upon leaving the convent, she became a nurse and worked at Brigham and Women’s Infant Care Unit. Later in life, she married Bill and gained another family.

With her strong faith, Florence wanted nothing more than to be reunited with her sister Helen and brother Sonny. Her wish has come true.

There will be a private service, followed by a burial with her late husband, Bill, in St. Anthony Cemetery, Falmouth.

Florence’s family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the staff at The Current Memory Care in Weymouth for their wonderful care of “Flo/Honey Bug”.