Diane M. Gallagher, a longtime resident of Everett and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at The Rehabilitation & Nursing Center at Everett. She was 75 years old.
Diane was born in Everett on May 15, 1950, a daughter of the late Raymond J. Gallagher and Virginia M. (Brooks) Gallagher. She grew up in Charlestown where she was educated in the Boston Public School system and graduated from high school. Diane worked as a data processor for Partners Healthcare for 25 years. She was very active and enjoyed going out for walks, listening to music, dancing, doing puzzles, and traveling to Las Vegas. She also was a diehard Red Sox fan.
Diane is the devoted mother of Tracy Gallagher and her fiancé Derek Soper. She is the loving Nana of Derek Soper Jr. She is the dear sister of Virginia Gallagher, William Gallagher, Raymond Gallagher, and the late Patricia Gallagher, and Retired Boston Firefighter James "Jimmy" Gallagher and his surviving wife Lois. She is also survived by several loving nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Diane's Visiting Hours on Friday, October 24, 2025 from 5 P.M. to 7 P.M., concluding with her Funeral Service at 6:30 P.M. in The Carr Funeral Home, 220 Bunker Hill St. Charlestown. Her burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, kindly make a memorial donation in Diane's name to:
Alzheimer's Association
320 Nevada St. Suite 201
Newton, MA 02460