Roseanna "Ann" Gallagher's Obituary
Roseanna "Ann" T. (Meyers) Gallagher, age 76, of Lewes, DE, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, August 11, 2009, surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 20, 1932 in Philadelphia, PA, daughter of the late Francis and Lenore (Whitman) Meyers.
Mrs. Gallagher was employed for 28 years by Kelsey Hayes in Philadelphia where she worked as a welder. As a member of Union Local 834 in Philadelphia, she served as the editor of the union newsletter. After retiring to Delaware in 1998, she wrapped up her working years as a greeter at the Rehoboth Beach Wal-Mart. Throughout her life she was devoted to her family.
The family extends a debt of gratitude to Laura of Compassionate Care, Dagsboro, for the wonderful care she provided to Ann in her time of need.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter Cheryl and her brother William Meyers. Mrs. Gallagher is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, John T. Gallagher; two sons, William and his wife Robin of Griffith, IN and Michael and his wife Renee of Levittown, PA; two daughters, Dawn of Middletown, PA and Michele and her husband Timothy of West Deptford, NJ; 10 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, August 14, 11:00 A.M. at St. Jude The Apostle Church, DE Route 1 north of Five Points, Lewes. Friends may call at church beginning at 10:00 A.M. Entombment will be private at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Dagsboro, DE.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. Jude The Apostle Building Fund, 172 Tulip Drive, Lewes, DE 19958.
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