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MARY GALLAGHER Obituary
MARY CATHERINE GALLAGHER (nee Ford)
Formerly of Annapolis and Cheverly, MD passed away peacefully on March 31, 2014 after a long battle with Alzheimer's. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Bernie Gallagher and son, Kevin (Lori). She is survived by her children, Ford of Owings, MD, Pat (Maria) of Bethany Beach, DE, Loretta Speedling (Steve) of Longs, SC, Joe (Denise) of St. Leonard, MD, Mary Catherine of Crofton, MD, Dan of Dunkirk, MD, Terry (Carol) of Kensington, MD, Tim (Sherry) of Laurel, MD. She was blessed with 29 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren; as well as family in Canada. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at on Saturday, May 3, 2014, 10:30 a.m. at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Cheverly, MD. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
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Loretta Speedling
May 11, 2014
I love you mom, kiss dad for me. I am so glad that you are with your mother, you missed her so much. Love, Loretta
Michael Moore
May 1, 2014
Aunt Catherine will always be with us
Patrick Johnson
April 27, 2014
Thoughts and prayers to the Gallagher family.
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