Obituary of Columba Gallagher

GALLAGHER, Columba – At home on Friday, December 23, 2011, Columba died at the age of 81. Dear brother of James Gallagher, Nora (the late Frank) Sweeny, all of Chicago and Charles (Moiaa) Gallagher in Ireland; uncle of John (Susan) and great-uncle of Timothy, Dan and Shane.  Predeceased by his parents John and Kathleen.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Fr. Jim Higgins at St. Benedict’s Church on Friday, December 30th at 11 a.m.  Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the McKENZIE & BLUNDY FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTRE, 519-344-3131.  As an expression of sympathy, friends who wish may send memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, 714 Lite St., Pt. Edward, ON  N7V 1A6.  Messages of condolence & memories may be left at www.mckenzieblundy.com. A tree will be planted in memory of Columba Gallagher in the McKenzie & Blundy Memorial Forest. Dedication service Sunday, September 16th, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at the Wawanosh Wetlands Conservation Area