Jane was born in Poughkeepsie, NY to Leonard and Jane (Volman) Gibson on August 9, 1926. She was the oldest of 5 children. Her family moved to Croton when she was 11. She attended Croton-Harmon HS and was a member of Holy Name of Mary Parrish. After HS she pursued a secretarial career in NYC. She worked in various capacities eventually retiring from Pace University and San Mar Laboratories.
She is predeceased by her husband, John R. (Skeets) Gallagher. Jane and John were married on July 6, 1947 in Croton. She is survived by her children and spouses; Patricia (Jim) Anderson and John (Ellen) Gallagher; 4 grandchildren and their spouses, Brian (Kristin) Gallagher, Kelly (Tim) Kennedy, Sara (David) Farris and Kate (Loren Albright) Anderson, 6 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Jane was devoted to her family. Like many women of her generation, she was a Girl Scout leader, March of Dimes volunteer, and a member of the VFW Auxiliary for several years. She travelled internationally with friends, and enjoyed sewing, gardening, and ceramics. She inspired many by continuing aerobic dance well into her eighties.
Jane will be remembered and missed by those who knew her and loved her.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 5, 2018 from 4-8PM at Edward F. Carter Funeral Home, 41 Grand St., Croton-on-Hudson, NY. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 10AM on Friday, April 6, 2018 at Holy Name of Mary Church, Croton-on-Hudson, NY with burial to follow at Bethel Cemetery also in Croton.
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