Born in New Bedford, a daughter of the late Arthur and Elodie (Dupuis) Bachand, she lived most of her life in Acushnet, MA.
Mrs. Galligan attended New Bedford Vocational High School. She was also employed as a chemical tester for Acushnet Company for 25 years. In her spare time, she enjoyed crafts, camping, and travelling. Her real passion was being with her family, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She is survived by three daughters, Jacqueline Cunha and her husband Frank of New Bedford, Janet Sampson of Dartmouth, and Patricia E. Pelczar of Wareham; sons, Roger Boucher of New Bedford, the late Raymond Boucher and Frederick T. Galligan, Jr. and his wife Charlotte of Naples, FL; a sister, Beatrice Bodeau of Acushnet, MA; several grandchildren; many great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
She was sister to the late Leo, Hector, and Normand Bachand, Irene Duclo, Lea Sullivan, Alma Clark, and Jeanne Dalton.
Her services will be private and under the care of ROCK FUNERAL HOME, 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations in her honor may be made to Community Nurse & Hospice, 62 Center St., Fairhaven, MA 02719. www.rock-funeralhome.com for online tribute.
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