MIDDLEBORO - Joyce R. (Richardson) Gallagher, 64, of Middleboro died Monday, April 12, 2004, in Hodgdon, Maine, after a brief illness. She was the wife of Donald Gallagher.
Born in Boston, a daughter of the late James and Helen (Pillsbury) Richardson, she was raised and educated in Quincy.
She was a resident of Middleboro for the past 18 years, coming from Braintree, where she lived for 30 years.
Mrs. Gallagher worked for her husband as secretary at Gallagher Weather-Check Air Conditioningand Heating for 35 years.
She owned a business called Stitches of the Heart and enjoyed doing crafts.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children, Donald Gallagher of Middleboro, Scott Gallagher of East Bridgewater and Laurel Loughlin of East Bridgewater; 12 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Her funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday in the Prophett Funeral Home, 98 Bedford St. (Rte. 18), Bridgewater. Visiting hours are Thursday 5-8 p.m.
Donations may be made to the ALS Assoc., 75 McNeil Way, Unit 201, Dedham, MA 02026.