Delores Gallagher

It is with great sadness that the family of Delores Marie Gallagher announces her passing on August 5, 2023, at the age of 85.
Dee was born on September 8, 1937, to Raymond and Sydney Hope Morrissette in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Dee graduated from Union High School in 1955 and went on to pursue a career in secretarial work and worked for Alcoa, Penske, and Arbor Circle Corp. Dee was known for her exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and performing her duties with alacrity. In 1967, Dee married Brian James Gallagher and they moved to Wyoming, Michigan, where they raised their two children, Jim and Kathy. Dee was a loving and supportive wife and mother who always put her family first and loved to attend gatherings for her friends and family. Brian and Dee were a gregarious pair, making friends everywhere they went. Dee was an avid reader and loved crossword puzzles. After retirement, she often volunteered at the Island Treasures Resale Shop. And she did extensive genealogy research on her family. Dee was a kind and generous woman with a quick wit and ready smile.

Dee was predeceased by her husband, Brian, her sister, Lorraine, and her brother, Arthur. She is survived by her children, Jim and Kathy (Rick); five grandchildren, Erin (Cameron), Danielle (Tommy), Brenna, Sarah, and Kaecee; and great-grandson, Chester Ray.

Itinerary:

Viewing at Mortensen Funeral Home, Charlevoix. Thursday, August 10, 6-8
PM, rosary at 7 PM

Boat crossing will be Friday, August 11, 2:30 PM

Viewing at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Beaver Island, Friday, August 11,
6-8 PM, rosary at 7 PM.

The funeral will be held on Saturday, August 12th, 11 AM at the Holy Cross
Catholic Church.  The funeral will be livestreamed at beaverisland.tv

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be
made to Glen McDonough Memorial Music Scholarship Fund. Donations will be accepted at the funeral or can be mailed c/o Eleanor McDonough, 301 May Street, Charlevoix, Michigan.

Dee will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She was a kind and generous woman who put others before herself. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She will be remembered for her smile, her laughter, and her love of life.

Arrangements are in the care of the Charlevoix Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.  Please sign her online guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com