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Betty A. Lamontagne Gallagher

03/12/1920 - 06/01/2008

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Obituary For Betty A. Lamontagne Gallagher

Betty A. (Olsen) LaMontagne Gallagher, of Kingston died on June 1, 2008 at the home of her daughter in Rockland surrounded by her family and cared for by the Hospice of the South Shore. Daughter of the late Christian I. and Bessie L. (Earle) Olsen she was born in St. John New Brunswick, Canada and was raised and educated in Roxbury. A former Dorchester resident, Mrs. Gallagher had lived in Rockland for several years and has made her home in Kingston for the past 24 years. Betty retired in 1984 after a 30 year career as a teller and later as a clerk in the real estate division of the First National Bank in Boston. She was formerly a member of the Dudley St. Baptist Church in Boston and had attended the First Baptist Church in Rockland. She loved to knit, paint and cheer on the Red Sox but most important to her was her family. She was the wife of William T. Gallagher of Kingston and the late Roger H. LaMontagne. She is survived by her daughter, Jeanne A. Gallagher and her husband William of Rockland. Her grandsons, John D. Gallagher and his wife Rima of VA and Daniel W. Gallagher and his wife Christine of Rockland as well as 4 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are her sisters, Verna N. Hunnefeld of Reading, Muriel A. Overton of NM. Her step children, Richard E. Gallagher and his wife Donna of MD, Judith A. Griffin and her husband Joseph of Pembroke and Gerald F. Gallagher and his wife Maureen of Franklin. As well as 7 step grandchildren and 3 step great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service was celebrated on Thursday June 5, 2008 at 11:00 AM in the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union St. ROCKLAND. Burial followed in Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge. Calling hours were on Wednesday June 4, 2008 from 4-7 PM. Donations in her memory may be made to the Hospice of the South Shore, 100 Baystate Dr. Braintree, MA 02184.

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  • 05/25/2021

    Stephanie Beyer Seymore

    My prayers are with you all! I remember many fun visits with the whole Gallagher clan when we came to visit with John and Rima. Lots of Love, Stephanie

  • 05/25/2021

    Audrone LaForgia

    I'm so sorry. Please know you're in my thoughts.

  • 05/25/2021

    Jean, Billy and family

    I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know you are being thought of and prayed for at this time. Dottie, Bill and Kara Applei ( Trementozzi)

  • 05/25/2021

    Kim (Gallagher) Henry

    I wish the distance between Mass. and MD were closer; the family is in our thoughts and prayers. Much love, Kim, Josh and Kate

  • 05/25/2021

    Brian Gallagher

    Grandma you will be missed! I wish I could make in back to see you one last time! Gallagher clan please know that you are all in my prayers during this time. Look to the Lord for understanding.

  • 05/25/2021

    Sarah and Klaus Groeger

    We are so sorry for your loss. Her sense of humor, her zest for life, the way she made you feel at home - all these things will be missed.

  • 05/25/2021

    Mary Gallagher Sosebee

    My prayers are with you. I am sorry for your loss. Please give Uncle Bill my love.

  • 05/25/2021

    Paul & Mary Donahue

    Jeanne & Family, We loved Betty dearly. She & Bill were our neighbors for 8 years and we will miss them so much. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

  • 05/25/2021

    Anthony and Rita Minkunas

    Our deepest sympathy at this time of sorrow. May Betty rest in pease. Our prayers are with you.

  • 05/25/2021

    Kim (Gallagher) Henry

    I wish the distance between Mass. and MD were closer; the family is in our thoughts and prayers. Much love, Kim, Josh and Kate

  • 05/25/2021

    Joyce, Rick and Mark Willson

    We love you Betty, you were always a fun aunt and will be missed very much.

  • 05/25/2021

    Al and Dalia Dzikas

    We both express our sincere sympathy and prayers to the entire Gallagher family upon the loss Betty Gallagher. We will always remember her as a vibrant and very expressive person. Al and Dalia Dzikas West Hartford, CT

  • 05/25/2021

    Kathie Esposito-Decker

    Jeanne, Billy, John and Dan, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Your family is very dear to me, and my prayer is that your memories bring you peace and happiness. Love, Kathie

  • 05/25/2021

    Donna MacDonald

    Dear Jeanne, Bill and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. She loved you all very much, you were her world and you were by her side until the end. I know she is smiling down upon you now and telling all the other angels what a great family she has.

  • 05/25/2021

    Nancy Calabro

    Jeanne,Bill,& Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will remember your mom always. She talked so much about her family, it was her pride and joy. She loved you all very much. Please keep in touch about Bill. Love, Nancy

  • 05/25/2021

    Peggy Urquhart Arbeau

    Jeanne, I was so sorry to hear about your mother. I know how much my sister, Jean, enjoyed the time you all spent together.

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