GALLAGHER, Ruth A. (Higgins), of Winthrop, passed away surrounded by her loving family on August 15, 2011, at the age of 93. Ruth was the beloved mother of James Gallagher and his wife Patricia, of Winthrop. Cherished grandmother of James Gallagher and his wife Margot of East Boston and Sean Gallagher and his wife Julie of Winthrop. Ruth is also the dear great grandmother of Emma Ann and Liam Richard Gallagher. Ruth is also survived by her son Paul Gallagher. Funeral from the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home 210 Winthrop St. WINTHROP, on Fri. Aug. 19, at 9am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. John the Evangelist Church 320 Winthrop St. Winthrop, at 10am. Relatives and friends are invited. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. Visiting hours are Thurs. only 4-8pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the Winthrop Senior Center 35 Harvard St. Winthrop, Ma 02152, or the charity of your choice. For guestbook and directions, go to www.mauricekirbyfh.com.