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Michael James Gallagher (Mickey), in his 85 year, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 2, 2026 at the John Noble Home.
Mickey was born Jan. 7, 1941 to Charles and Philomena Gallagher (Rousselle) on Spring St. Brantford Ont. Predeceased by his siblings Delores Dargy, Phyllis Watson and Patrick (Paddy) Gallagher.
He married Carol Ann Gallagher (Rose) in 1960 at St Basils Church and were together for 60 years. Leaving behind are his sons Dan Gallagher (Kathy), Patrick Gallagher and daughter Mary Gallagher. Grandchildren Theresa Benson (Brett) , Patrick Wilkinson (Ellen), Jackie and Robert Gallagher in Alberta, Dean Gallagher (Lisa) and Alexis. Great grandchildren Henry and Hazel Benson.
Dad attended St Basils School then graduated from Barber College in Toronto. After graduating Dad worked cutting hair for Ray Hussies and moved out onto his own a few years later opening his own Barber Shop. Dad had cut hair on Sydenham for 50 plus year. Customers could always come in for updates on sports or politics and a good joke!
Dad enjoyed being outdoors, fishing and/or hunting whenever and wherever he could, if he wasn’t on the Grand River he would be found in the Ottawa Valley in which he took many good friends along with him. He also enjoyed cooking and making a mess in the kitchen for Mom to clean up.
Mick was a life member to the Brant Navy Club in Brantford and played in the dart league for several years.
Cremations has taken place and a celebration of life will take place at the Brant Navy Club 54 Wadsworth St. Brantford on Sept. 27/26 from 1:00pm to 4:00PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Michael to the Alzheimer Society of Canada.
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