Grandchildren were the joy of her life
Published May 1, 2019
NEWBURYPORT — Audrey M. (Newhall) Galpin, just 13 days shy of her 85th birthday, passed in the loving presence of her family at her home in Newburyport early Thursday morning, April 25, 2019. She was the devoted wife of 61 years to Robert A. Galpin.
She was born in Peabody on May 8, 1934. She was the daughter of the late Albert F. and Mabel F. (Harding) Newhall and was a graduate of Wakefield High School.
Besides her husband Robert, she leaves behind her daughter, Donna McFadden and husband William of Amesbury; and her son, David Galpin and wife Kimberly of Methuen. She is also survived by her six grandchildren who were the joy of her life: Jessica, Alyssa, Colby, Riley, and twins Baylor and Bryce. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends.
Visiting hours at Elliott, Woodworth & Rogers Family Funeral Home, 35 Green St., Newburyport, will be Saturday, May 4 from 2 to 4 p.m., immediately followed by a memorial service. By request of the family, burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in her memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, 309 Waverly Oaks Road, Waltham, MA 02452.
