Gallagher, Eslie H., 76, of Limestone and Mapleton, on January 23, 2012. Friends and family may call January 27, from 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements are in the care of Lancaster Morgan Funeral Home, Caribou.
Limestone and Mapleton – Eslie H. Gallagher, 76, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2012, with his family by his side. Eslie was born in Limestone, on February 12, 1935, the son of the late Wendell R. and Madeline P. (Barnes) Gallagher.
Eslie graduated from Limestone High School in 1954 and attended Bentley School of Accounting in Boston, now known as Bentley College. Eslie worked for A.E. Flewellings & Sons, Agway, Arius/Electrolux and owned and operated Gallagher’s Color and Garden Center. He was very active in the Limestone Masonic Lodge for more than 50 years, and was a Shriner for many years.
Eslie is survived by his wife of over fifty-five years, Priscilla E. (Woodbury) Gallagher; their four children, Dave and his wife, Nancy O’Bar Gallagher of Georgia, Ken of Ohio, Linda and her husband, Juan Garcia of Georgia and Nancy Gallagher of Presque Isle. He is also survived by his brother, Ron and his wife, Barbara Gallagher of Limestone and sister-in-law, Lucille Gallagher of Caribou. In addition, he leaves behind five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Eslie was predeceased by his brother, Daniel W. Gallagher.
Friends and family may call on Friday, January 27, from 7-9 p.m. at Lancaster Morgan Funeral Home, 11 Clover Street, Caribou with a Masonic Service being at 7:30 p.m. There will be visitation also at the United Methodist Church in Mapleton, on Saturday, January 28, from 11 a.m. until 12 noon to be followed by funeral services, Rev. Dorothy Matson officiating. In lieu of flowers, Eslie asked that donations and offerings can be made to the United Methodist Church in Mapleton and the American Heart Association. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.lancastermorgan.com.
