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Arthur Philip Gallagher, C.P.A.

Member of a well-known Greater Lowell family;


 
Arthur Philip Gallagher, C.P.A., 62, of Edgartown, Massachusetts, but formerly of Lowell, died Monday June 13th 2016, at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston after a brief illness.
 
He was the beloved husband of Vera A. (Quinlan) Gallagher, with whom he just celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary on October 11, 2015.
 
Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, February 2, 1954, the son of the late Charles A. and the late Elizabeth A. (Barrows) Gallagher, he attended Lowell schools and was a graduate of Lowell High School with the Class of 1972.
 
Arthur went on to receive his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Suffolk University in 1976. He later attained his Masters in Accounting, also from Suffolk.
 
He began his career as an auditor with the Massachusetts Department of Revenue and in 1981 he proudly passed the Massachusetts CPA exam.
 
Currently, Arthur was the Town Accountant for Oak Bluffs, MA on Martha’s Vineyard. Previously, he was the town accountant for the communities of Bedford, Framingham, Wilmington and Weymouth.
 
In addition, he served as the Auditor for the City of Lowell from 2001 to 2003.
 
A true family man, Arthur most enjoyed time spent with them . He loved movie classics ,music and historical documentaries and was a member of the Suffolk University Alumni Association.
Besides his wife, Arthur is survived by two sons Brice T. Gallagher of Lowell and Shane Q. Gallagher and his wife Shelagh (Walsh) of Tewksbury; three sisters Mary E. Lukas of Chelmsford, Margaret A. Dorr of Lowell and Anne C. Gallagher of Chelmsford; a brother Charles F. Gallagher of Chelmsford; two aunts Effie (Bikos) Barrows of Methuen and Margaret (Barrows) Flannery of Wellesley; an uncle Leo Foley of Lowell; his in laws Mary Margaret Ahearn of Dracut, Rosemary B. Brewster and husband Bruce of Lowell, Katherine W. Breen of Lowell, Kerry A. Deveau and her husband Jeffrey of Lawrence, Francis X Quinlan, Jr. and his wife Dorothy of Lowell, Michael H.W. Quinlan and his wife Deborah of Bedford, NH and Patrick T. Quinlan of Lowell ; and many nieces, grandnieces, nephews and grandnephews. He was predeceased by his mother and father-in-law Vera (Cadigan) and Francis X. Quinlan Sr., a brother-in-law David “Nip” Ahearn and sister-in-law Laurie E. Quinlan.
 
Friends may call at the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME 276 PAWTUCKET ST. at Fletcher from 4 to 7 P.M. Friday. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass to be celebrated Saturday morning at the IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH at 10 o’clock. Burial in St. Mary Cemetery, No. Tewksbury. E-condolences/directions at odonnellfuneralhome.com. Those wishing may make contributions in his memory to the Monastery of the Monastery of Saint Clare, 455 River Rd., Andover, MA 01810. Arrangements by Funeral Directors James F. O’Donnell, Jr. and John W. Crane (978 or 866) 458-8768        

 

 

 

 

 

     

Condolences (7)
  • Maureen Caires
    I am so terribly sorry for your loss, Babe. May you and yours find comfort and peace in your treasured memories and your faith..... moe neves
  • Maureen Caires
    I am so terribly sorry for the anguish you and your sons are going through, Babe. Your beloved will forever live in your heart and your treasured memories of sharing a life together will comfort you all as time and God heals all.... Peace to you, dear lady. moe neves
  • Joyce Kane
    Mary: So sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved brother. Please accept my condolences. Joyce
  • Anonymous
    Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there… I do not sleep. I am the thousand winds that blow… I am the diamond glints on snow… I am the sunlight on ripened grain… I am the gentle autumn rain. When you waken in the morning’s hush, I am the swift uplifting rush Of gentle birds in circling flight… I am the soft star that shines at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry— I am not there… I did not die.
  • Mary Gallagher Lukas  - My Brother
    Arthur, you are my "baby" brother. You were always there for me when I needed a ride to take one of my kids to the doctors. You were the one to stay with me when I didn't want to be alone. I could always count on you. You were there for me always. You were the one to try out one of my many new recipes and never complained. I,too am so devastated. I am so blessed to have you as my brother. Love you so much. So Happy that I had the opportunity to spend the weekend with you one on one when you needed a place to stay. Life isn't always fair and I'm having such a hard time dealing with this. I love you. Mary
  • Gail Lecuyer Trombly
    Mary,charlie, Margaret and Ann So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I have fond memories of all of you from Royal St. Gail
  • Charlie Gallagher  - Best Brother ever
    I am absolutely devastated that you died Arthur. You were a great person and a great brother. I miss you so much, so so much. Your brother Charlie.
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