Peter M. Bauer, Jr.

Beloved Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Great-Great-Grandfather and Uncle

Peter M. Bauer, Jr, 92, of Dracut, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Friday August 25, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was the beloved husband of Germaine (Hall) Bauer, who predeceased him in
September of 2012.

Born in Lowell, MA, May 2, 1931, the son of the late Peter M. Sr, and the late Blanche (Pelletier) Bauer, he attended Lowell schools and Lowell High School.

Peter went on to proudly serve his country as a combat veteran during the Korean War.  He was in the first Cavalry Division and 8th Combat Engineers of the U.S. Army.

During his professional career, Peter owned and operated Bauer and Son Caulking Company in Dracut for over 45 years.

Among his many interests, Peter enjoyed playing golf, traveling to Mohegan Sun, watching baseball and football, and was an avid Patriots and RedSox fan.

He is survived by two daughters: Diane M. Shaughnessey of Dracut, MA and Donna L. Nicholaou and her husband James Dunn of Salem, New Hampshire, a son Peter M. Bauer III, and his wife Doris of Nashua, NH.  He is also survived by 9 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild and many nieces and nephews.

He was the father-in-law of the late Dennis Shaughnessey and the late Daniel Nicholaou, grandfather of the late Lee Tamir and great grandfather of the late Brianna Tamir. He was also the brother of the late Francis Bauer, Joseph Bauer, and Rita Maslanka.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Memorial Committal Prayers on Friday September 1, 2023, at ST. JOSEPH CEMETERY CHAPEL in CHELMSFORD at 12:00 Noon. E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Kindly omit flowers. Those wishing to make contributions in his memory can do so to the Wounded Warriors Foundation.  Arrangements by the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME – LOWELL – MA - (978) 458-8768.

Catherine L. (Ford) MacLaughlan, R.N.

Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, and cousin;

Catherine L. (Ford) MacLaughlan, R.N., 81 years old, of Lowell and Scituate, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Friday August 18, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was the beloved wife of the late John J. MacLaughlan who died in 2017.

Born in Boston, MA, August 6, 1942, the daughter of the late Thomas and the late Louise (Johnson) Ford, she was a graduate of St. Mary of the Assumption High School in Brookline and then attended and graduated from the Catherine Labouré School of Nursing in 1963.

Prior to her retirement, Catherine worked as a Registered Nurse for over 30 years at Carney Hospital in Dorchester, MA, and the former St. John’s Hospital in Lowell, MA (nka Lowell General Saints Campus).

Among her many interests, Catherine was also a member of the  Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Cedar Point Association of Scituate, Ma.  However, her greatest joy was spending time with family, especially her grandchildren and summering in Scituate, MA, since the 1940’s.

She is survived by five children: John J. MacLaughlan, III, of West Roxbury, MA, Ellen L. Slattery and her husband David of Lowell, MA, Thomas F. MacLaughlan and his wife Kristin of Brookline, MA, Daniel J. MacLaughlan and his wife Kristina of Burlington, MA, Beth A. Giliberti and her husband Frank of Lowell, MA; four grandsons Cameron John, Jack Frederick, Jason Daniel, and Thomas Patrick MacLaughlan; four granddaughters Catherine Louise, Emma Rose, Abigail Elizabeth Giliberti, and Caroline Louise MacLaughlan; two sisters Margaret Billy of San Diego, California, and Josephine Roman of Needham, MA; four brothers-in-law Kevin D. MacLaughlan and his wife Donna, James M. MacLaughlan, David W. MacLaughlan and T. Joseph Shanley; a sister-in-law Elizabeth Ann Shanley; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The family would like to thank the Hemotology and Oncology department at Tufts Medical Center for their compassionate care especially Dr. Wu, Dr Jeyapalan, and Madeline Couch NP.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Visitation on Thursday morning August 24, 2023 at the IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH in Lowell, MA, from 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. followed by her Funeral Mass at 11:30 A.M. Burial to follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Tewksbury, MA. E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Those wishing may make contributions in her memory to Immaculate Conception Building Fund, 3 Fayette St., Lowell, MA 01852. Arrangements by the O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME - LOWELL - MA - (978) 458-8768.

The Reverend Dr. Robert J. Gallagher

The Reverend Doctor Robert J. Gallagher passed peacefully on Thursday July 6, 2023, at the age of 82.

Bob, the eldest of eight children, was born in Lowell, MA to the late Joseph A. Gallagher, and the late Margaret “Lil” (Dery) Gallagher.

A 1954 graduate of Pawtucket School and a 1958 graduate of Keith Academy in Lowell, MA, “Rev. Dr. Bob” spent two years as an Augustinian monk and three years as a Maryknoll seminarian. After many years of religious discernment, Bob found his niche as a Jesuit-trained Episcopal Priest.

Father Bob served several years as teacher, tutor, school administrator, parish priest and prison chaplain in Michigan, Maine and Massachusetts in both Episcopalian and Lutheran ELCA parishes.

He was ordained a Deacon in 1982 by Episcopal Bishop Henry Mayson of Detroit, MI and Priest in 1983 by Episcopal Bishop Coleman McGehee of Detroit, MI.

Father Bob held a 1986 Doctor of Ministry Degree in Spiritual Care and Counseling from the Institute for Advanced Pastoral Studies (Detroit, MI), as well as a 1998 Juris Doctor from Massachusetts School of Law in Andover. He also held a Master’s Degree in Divinity (Weston Jesuit School of Theology), U.S. History (Salem State) and Education (Salem State). As a transfer student from Maryknoll Seminary College, Fr. Gallagher received his A.B. in Humanities from Merrimack College in 1962.

Bob was a K-12 state-certified administrator and teacher of math, Latin, English, and social studies.

Bob worked at the Maine Correctional Center, Riverview Psychiatric Hospital for Children/Long Lane School in Middletown, CT, and Elliot Hospital Oncology Unit in Manchester, NH. His field education included Samaritans Crisis Suicide Hotline where he found himself strongly supportive of the gay community.

More recently, Father Bob served as Clerk on the Salisbury, MA Board of Health for three years, as Secretary for the Salisbury Democratic Town Committee and as Hospice Chaplain at Brookhaven in Hampton, NH. In the late 1990’s, he also served as Assistant Pastor of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Hudson, MA. Later, Bob was a parishioner and friend to many at Trinity Episcopal Parish (Hampton, NH). He was also a leader and participant in its Clergy Bible Study group.

Father Bob was loved by many and is remembered for his kindness, ecumenicism, generosity, outgoing personality, wonderful sense of humor, “gift of gab,” and love of music.

Bob is survived by sister Pat Sem and husband Chuck of Hampstead, NH; brother Joe Gallagher of San Diego, CA; brother Tom Gallagher of New York, NY; sister Kathy Roosa and husband Alan Roy of York, ME; brother Paul Gallagher of Dayton, OH; sister Ruth Ann Murray of Maynard, MA; and many nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his sister Eileen Crowley, her husband Robert Crowley and his brother-in-law Al Murray.

His Memorial Funeral Services will be held Friday morning, August 25, 2023, at Trinity Episcopal Church, 200 High Street, Hampton, NH at 10:00 A.M. His Interment will follow at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Lowell, MA. E-condolences at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions for Outreach Programs may be sent to Trinity Episcopal Church, 200 High St., Hampton, NH  03842. Arrangements by the O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME – LOWELL, MA - (978) 458-8768.

Colleen M. (Carney) Bernardini

Beloved wife, daughter, sister, sister-in-law, daughter-in-law, and aunt

Colleen "Co" M. (Carney) Bernardini, age 59, of Lowell, Massachusetts passed away unexpectedly on Monday August 7, 2023, at Lowell General Hospital after a period of lengthy health challenges. A lifelong Lowell resident, Colleen was born on April 22, 1964, the eldest child of Charles E. and M. Sheila (McFadden) Carney. She attended Sacred Heart Grammar School and was a graduate of Keith Hall in 1982. Colleen went on to attend Chamberlain College in Boston and graduated with her Degree in Creative Design in the class of 1984.

Colleen leaves behind her loving and supportive husband of 34 years, David “Cup” A. Bernardini, of Lowell.

Besides her parents and loving husband, Colleen leaves behind two brothers: Michael S. Carney and his partner Jennifer Deasy of Sunapee, NH and Sean Carney and his wife Laurie (Milinazzo) of Dracut, MA; a sister Erin (Carney) Parisi and her husband Carl of Chelmsford, MA; two brothers-in-law Steven Bernardini of Londonderry, NH, and Derek Bernardini and his wife Jean (Catarius) of Dracut, MA; father-in-law Henry Bernardini and his partner Judy Daigle of Goffstown, NH ; She also leaves behind her very special nieces and nephews; Kerrin, Shaila, Patrick, and Robert Carney, Nate and Seth Parisi, Dylan, Samuel, and Zachary Bernardini and Korrie McGrade.

Co was all about family, and was an incredible aunt to her nieces and nephews.  She loved to plan fun holiday family activities such as Easter egg hunts, the annual much-loved Christmas "balloon game," and was also a master at designing first place winning Halloween costumes.  She was an amazing cook, and made creative birthday cakes, especially for her nieces and nephews' birthday parties.  In addition, she loved bird watching, her perennial gardens, rescuing dogs, and was an avid New England Sports fan.

Colleen's most recent professional position was as a Transcriptionist with Lyrix Corporation in Lowell. Prior to that, she worked for Little Brown Publishing Company in Boston for over 15 years, and Rosenbloom Party Store, utilizing her creative talents, for many years.

She is preceded in death by her cherished mother-in-law Izzy (Murray) Farmer and her beloved sister-in-law Gabrielle M. Bernardini.

All Services were held privately for the family. E-condolences at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to: Lowell Humane Society, 951 Broadway Street, Lowell, MA   https://www.lowellhumanesociety.org/donate/. Arrangements by the O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME - LOWELL - MA - (978) 458-8768.