Gloria A. (Gifford) Quegan, age 88, of Brockton, formerly of West Dennis, died January 24, 2015 at South Shore Rehabilitation following a period of failing health. Gloria was the wife of Robert F. Quegan. Born and raised in Brockton, she was the daughter of the late Ernest E. and Elvira (D’Antuono) Gifford. Gloria was a graduate of Brockton High School and received her Bachelor of Science degree from Bridgewater State College in 1949. She was a physical education teacher at St. Edward School in Brockton. She was a member of the PM Women’s Club, past president at both local and state levels, and a member of the Brockton Historical Society, Wampanoag Canoe Club, Cape Cod Curling Club and the 17th Airborne Paratroopers Assn. She was very creative and enjoyed crafts, gardening, birding and was a world traveler.
In addition to her husband she is survived by her children Edward L. Quegan of San Antonio, TX, Kristen M. Lavoie of Halifax, Andrea R. White of Charlotte, NC and Michele E. Fitzgerald and her husband Bill of Plymouth; three grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and a sister Jacqueline Barrett of Harwichport. She was the sister of the late Kenneth Gifford.
Visitation will be held in the Conley Funeral Home, 138 Belmont Street, (Rte 123) Brockton Thursday 9:30-11am followed by a Funeral Service at 11am. Burial will be at a later date in Melrose Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in Gloria’s name may be made to Beacon Hospice Christian Foundation, 32 Resnick Rd. Ste 3, Plymouth, MA 02360.