Dwight Gallagher

Following a courageous battle with cancer, Dwight Wendell Gallagher passed away peacefully at Hotel Dieu St. Joseph Hospital on the morning of June 16, 2020.

Dwight was born in Grand Falls, NB, on May 22, 1952. He was the only child of the late Wendell and Gladys (Watson) Gallagher. Dwight leaves behind two aunts, Dorothy Gallagher and Ruth Hitchcock; along with several cousins.

Dwight farmed for several years with his father and later worked on the Robert Watson Farm.

Dwight was a member of the Masonic Benjamin Lodge #31 of Perth-Andover. He was also a member of the Victoria Carleton Pistol Club and was noted to be an excellent marksman. He enjoyed traveling, was an excellent listener, and enjoyed time with family and friends.

He was a member of the Ortonville Baptist Church and often spoke of the Church Youth Group, which he attended, and time spent at Camp Shiktehawk.

The family would like to express their appreciation to Dr. Larry Kennedy and the staff at Hotel Dieu St. Joseph Hospital for the excellent care given to Dwight.

A private visitation and funeral service was held at Brunswick Funeral Home on Friday, June 19, 2020 at 2 pm. Rev. Dwayne Broad officiated. Interment followed in the Ortonville Baptist Cemetery.

Music for the Service was by Paula Gura.

Pallbearers were Danny McLaughlin, Ron McLaughlin, Alan McLaughlin, Aubrey McLaughlin, Mike Hitchcock, and Leo Prescott.

Arrangements were entrusted to Brunswick Funeral Home, Perth-Andover, NB.