CARIBOU – Burnell L. Gallagher, 88, died Dec. 19, 2007, at Caribou. He was born Aug. 27, 1919, in Limestone, the son of the late Norman and Etta (Ames) Gallagher. Mr. Gallagher was a graduate of Caribou High School and served with the U.S. Army 43rd Division 103rd Infantry in the South Pacific, where he was awarded the Bronze Star during World War II. He was a member of the Lister Knowlton Post 9389 VFW and the Henry B. Pratt Post 15 American Legion, where he held numerous local, district and state offices. He married Florence (Monson) Gallagher, July 3, 1946, and was employed by the U.S. Postal Service, Caribou, for many years. Burnell was an active member of Gray Memorial United Methodist Church, where he taught Sunday school and was a member of the Methodist Men’s Club. Surviving, in addition to his wife, Florence of Caribou, are two sons and daughters-in-law, Jeffrey and Suzanne Gallagher of Rockport, and Jon and Karen Gallagher of Rockland; four grandchildren, Michael, Monica, Sarah and Jillian; a sister-in-law, Dorothy Gallagher of Wells; several nieces and nephews. Mr. Gallagher was predeceased by a daughter, Jane; and three brothers and three sisters. Memorial services will be held in the spring at a time to be announced. Friends who wish to contribute in memory of Mr. Gallagher may do so through Gray Memorial United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 2 Prospect St., Caribou, ME 04736. Arrangements by Mockler Funeral Home, 24 Reservoir St., Caribou. For an online register, please go to www.mocklerfuneralhome.com.
BURNELL L. GALLAGHER
