Mrs. Gertrude Francis (Garballey) Gettings of Lawrence, Massachusetts and beloved wife of Edward L. Gettings, died at her home on Wednesday, September 10, 2008. She was 89 years old.
Born in Brighton, Massachusetts, on July 30, 1919, she was beloved daughter of the late James and Anne (Farrell) Garballey. Mrs. Gettings was employed with Raytheon as a Draftsman and more recently was employed by Graphic Litho in Lawrence, prior to her retirement. She was a long time communicant of St. Patrick Church of Lawrence and was a graduate of St. Columbkille Shcool in Brighton. She also attended Tufts University
Besides her beloved husband, Edward, she will be sorley missed by two sons; Robert Gettings of Japan and Brian Gettings of Winchester, N.H., one sister; Sister Margaret Garballey, SJS, of Framingham and several nieces and nephews.
Her Funeral Mass was celebrated in St. Patrick Church, 114 South Broadway, Lawrence, Tuesday, Spetember 16, 2008, at 9 AM. Many relatives and friends respectfully attended. Calling hours were Monday, September, 15, 2008, in the Burke-Magliozzi Funeral Home, 390 North Main Street, Andover, from 7 to 9 PM. Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury. For additional information, please visit www.burkemagliozzi.com.