Arlene Nettie (Brown) Gallagher, 78, of Lynn, passed away on Sunday, December 8th, 2019. She was born on July 17, 1941 to the late Russell J. and Elizabeth (Spanks) Brown. Arlene was the beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Gallagher.
Arlene loved her cats (Sacco probably most of all), her family, and mystery novels. She was a great singer, writer and artist in her youth. Arlene was passionate about living in Lynn and enjoyed bingo. She loved watching movies with her son (especially the movie "Aliens") and trips to the Outback Steakhouse.
Arlene was the awesome mother of Thomas W. Gallagher and his wife Jennifer of Springfield and the proud grandmother to (Ellora, Evaine, and Evander Gallagher). She was preceded in death by her sister Barbara (Brown) Schacht. She will be missed by her sister, Nancy Brown of Marblehead, as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services will be private.