Galvin, Nancy M.
By Canton CitizenNancy M. Galvin, 76, of Canton, formerly of Dorchester, passed away June 9 at Brigham & Women’s Hospital. Born and raised in the Cedar Grove Section of Dorchester, she has lived in Canton since 1998.
Nancy graduated from Monsignor Ryan High School in Dorchester, and her love of teaching led her to Boston State Teacher’s College, where she was awarded a four-year scholarship, graduating magna cum laude. In her early years as a classroom teacher, Nancy recognized the educational needs were changing. She went back to school and earned her master’s in computer science. Nancy then took on the newly created job of teaching computers to her students and other educators, a position she held until she retired.
As a member of the teacher’s union BTU Local 66, Nancy taught in various elementary schools for over three decades, finally retiring from the Lee Elementary School in Dorchester. Nancy was an avid reader and had many outside interests, including being a volunteer archivist at UMass in Dorchester. When family gatherings included competitive games, everyone wanted to be on Nancy’s team … she was wicked smaaht!
Daughter of the late Mary B. (Hally) and Michael L. Galvin. Sister of Ellen M. Galvin of Belmont, Michael L. Galvin Jr. (Ret. BPD) and his wife, Theresa, of Dorchester, John W. Galvin and his wife, Laurie, of Norwell, Patricia A. Galvin of Belmont, Linda M. Galvin of Belmont, and Maureen E. Galvin of Canton. Also survived by several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and her rescue dog Travis.
Visiting hours at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home, 455 Washington Street, Sunday, June 19, from 4-7 p.m. Funeral Mass in St. Oscar Romero Parish (formerly St. John the Evangelist) in Canton Monday, June 20, at 10 a.m. Burial Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Hansen Elementary School, 25 Pecunit St., Canton, MA 02021, or to the Canton Animal Shelter, 150 Bolivar St., Canton, MA 02021.
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Posted by Canton Citizen
on Jun 16 2022. Filed under Obituaries.
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