Barbara Jean Gallagher
July 2, 1943 ~ April 30, 2015
Barbara Jean (Bobbie) Reider Gallagher, age 71, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 30, 2015. Born on July 2, 1943 in Greenwich, CT, she was the daughter of the late John Reider and Bessie Johnson Reider.
Bobbie was a great mom, grand-mom and wife. She loved golf, knitting, crocheting, and her laptop games. Although far away in distance, she surrounded herself in her grandchildren and great-grandchildrens lives. We all have a guardian angel looking after us.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband of 53 years, Charles L. Gallagher, Sr.; daughters, Kelly Michaud and husband Norman of Williamsburg, VA and Vicki Gallagher-Ryder and husband Bubba of Clinton, ME; son, Charles L. Gallagher, Jr. and wife Mary of Vassalboro, Maine; grandchildren, Jessica Michaud of Fairfield, ME, Justin Michaud of Lincoln, ME, Jason Michaud of Gloucester, VA, Sam Michaud of Williamsburg, VA and Garrett Gallagher of Winslow, ME. She is also survived by 5 great-grandchildren, Chloe, Bryce, Grayson, Tanner and Gage. She is also survived by her sister, Martha Roeske of Egg Harbor Twsp, NJ.
A private Celebration of Life will be with her immediate family.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Bobbies memory to Breast Cancer Research, c/o American Cancer Society, 8300 Health Park, Suite 10, Raleigh, NC 27615.
Arrangements are entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
You may share your memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Barbara we loved you so much…a large part of our family. We will miss you! Sarina and Abby were your little girls, along with your own children, growing up! The last few years visiting you and Chuck was so very nice…we enjoyed seeing the beautiful place you and Chuck had developed in NC. Rest in peace, our friend! You are now an angel watching down on all of us!
Barb we will miss you very much and will see you again. I am sure of that so do not break your computer up there and call me..) Junior, Ice, and Cat
I spent many many days, nights, weekends in the Gallagher home in high school. I was always made to feel welcome. I will always remember her laugh, her smile and the sparkle in her eyes. She loved her family dearly. Rest in peace sweet lady 3
Memories of Barbara are many, times at their house in Northfield,NJ, dinners pool side, watching the kids grow up. Even though we eventually lived many miles apart we were always in each others thoughts. My prayers go out to the whole family. Huggs being sent also by my two sons who were in shock at the news. Love you all.and you are always welcome in New Jersey.
I will miss with all my heart,I wish I could by your side just know u will always be with me in my heart and I know your are watching over me from heaven and there’s no one in life that has touched it like I miss u greatly love,Sam
I will miss with all my heart,I wish I could by your side just know u will always be with me in my heart and I know your are watching over me from heaven and there’s no one in life that has touched it like I miss u greatly love,Sam
My memories of my Aunt Bobbie are many, as younger children we spent some wonderful times together,Uncle Chuck and Aunt Bobbies pool was the great gathering place for many a summer and memory’s. What I remember is My Aunt Bobbie always making me feel like no matter what life can be good,she was always very tentative to all that were in her care and made sure no one felt left out. Her heart was as big as they come and it will always be with great memory’s that it will continue to show in her children ,grandchildren and all of us who have had her in our Life’s. Love to all.
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