Margaret T. Patton

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Margaret (Gallagher) Patton of Auburn died on October 18,2024 surrounded by her loving family.

She was the daughter of Patrick and Bridget Gallagher. Margaret was predeceased by her parents, her husband of 61 years Martin Patton, her brother Patrick Gallagher, his wife Kathleen, her sister and brother-in-law Bridget and Patrick Vesey, her son- in -law Gary Lambert , and nephews Kevin Gallagher and Patrick McGreal, and brother -in -law Joseph Gatto.

She is survived by her sisters Catherine Gatto of Seven Hills, Ohio, and Patrick and Mary McGreal of Achill Island Co. Mayo, Ireland , her daughter Sarah, (Andrew McGrath) of Sutton, son Patrick Patton of Auburn, and daughters Mary Giangregorio (James), of Sutton and Theresa Patton and Noreen Lambert of Auburn.

She leaves her beloved grandchildren Sarah Lonstein (Bryan) of Sutton, Ryan Giangregorio and his fiancée Laura Cruz of Worcester and Erin, Kristen and Delia Lambert of Auburn. She also leaves her cherished great granddaughter Adaelyn Margaret Lonstein of Sutton. She also leaves her dedicated friend Ann Marie Reynolds Lynch of Worcester and many nieces and nephews.

Margaret was born on Achill Island Co. Mayo Ireland where she worked at the Achill Sound Hotel. She emigrated to the United States in 1956 settling in Cleveland Ohio. In Cleveland, she worked for the Stouffer’s Corporation and raised her growing family. She briefly lived in Wilmington, Delaware and in 1971, moved to Auburn ,MA.

Margaret and her family were restaurateurs owning the Irish House and The Emerald Isle Restaurant in Worcester. 

In 1987 Margaret decided to enter a float in the Worcester MA St. Patrick’s Day Parade. She noticed a St. Patrick’s Day Card that featured a likeness of a giant leprechaun’s hat which had been sent to her daughter Sarah , by Sarah’s friend Patrice Cronin. This card inspired Margaret to have Frank Racki design a large scale model of the hat which eventually won first place in the parade float contest. A modern version of this hat today rests on the roof of the former Emerald Isle Restaurant now named Patsie Dugan’s, as an iconic landmark in Worcester honoring this great woman who shared her proud Irish heritage with the city.

She was a strong family matriarch and led an active life surrounded by her children, grandchildren, great grandchild, and her beloved Overhill Gang neighbors in Auburn.

Everyone who met Margaret was blessed by her warm smile and welcoming countenance.

Margaret’s family would like to thank her wonderful and dedicated caregivers Patricia Racki, Susan Gallivan , Kesia Archeval and Ruth Jimenez.

A calling hour will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 am on Wednesday October 23, 2024 at Callahan, Fay & Caswell Life Celebration Home 61 Myrtle St. Worcester, MA. A Mass will follow at 11:00am at St. John’s Church ,44 Temple Street Worcester ,MA.

Internment will immediately follow at Hillside Cemetery in Auburn, MA

Memorial Donations can be made to The St. John’s Food For The Poor Program , 20 Temple St, Worcester , MA 01604.

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