Obituary: Robert "Bob" F. Gallagher

(From Copeland-Mackinnon Funeral Home)

Robert “Bob” F. Gallagher Jr., 57, a lifelong resident of Easton died tragically in a motorcycle accident on Saturday, June 22, 2013.  

He was the loving husband of Ramona A. (Shephard) Gallagher, and the beloved father of Gina Marie Gallagher, Kimberly Sue Gallagher, and Meagan Gallagher Hinchliffe and her husband Mark, all of Easton. He was the devoted son of Robert F. & Lucy A. (Abreu) Gallagher of Easton.  He was the brother of Lu-Ann Winsor and her husband James of Berkley and Richard J. Gallagher and his wife Patricia of Bridgewater. Bob was the cherished Grampie to Cassandra Lorraine (Cassie Raine) and Morgan Riley. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Bob worked as a machinist and owner of Hanson Precision Machine and Langwater Corp. He was an active member of the Easton Historical Society, the Ames Rifle & Pistol Club, and the Hibernian Society.

Bob was a very artistic man who enjoyed painting and bird carving. He also built a classic car and several classic motorcycles. Bob worked out regularly at TGA Nautilus Fitness in Brockton for more than 25 years and also took MMA Defense Classes at Ambrose Martial Arts in Taunton. Bob was a talented carpenter and craftsman and also often helped out at Immaculate Conception Church in North Easton.

He loved the outdoors, gardening with his wife Ramona, fishing at Borderland State Park and spending time with his girls.

Calling hours will be held at the Copeland-MacKinnon Funeral Home, 38 Center St., North Easton on Wednesday from 5-8 p.m.

The Funeral Services will start at the Copeland-MacKinnon Funeral Home at 9am on Thursday, followed by a Mass at 10 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, 193 Main St., North Easton. A Christian burial will follow at Immaculate Conception Cemetery.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend and Bob would want everyone to dress casually.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Bob’s memory to Immaculate Conception Church, 193 Main St., North Easton, MA 02356 or to the Easton Historical Society, 80 Mechanic St., North Easton, MA 02356.

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