NORTH MIDDLESEX - Don Gallagher, 77, of North Middlesex, died on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016, at home, surrounded by his loved ones. He was predeceased by his wife, Barbara. He was born on March 18, 1939, in Northfield, the son of Fred Gallagher and Hattie (Swan) Laflower. On Nov. 25, 1974, he married Barbara (Stark) Kemp in Montpelier. Barb was the love of his life, and together they raised four children. In 1987, they moved to their home in North Middlesex where they could enjoy country life. Don was a truck driver for close to 40 years, delivering fuel in the central Vermont area for Vermont Petroleum, Agway, Foti Fuels and Ultramar, before retiring to care for his wife. He had spent his younger years logging with his brothers and developed a passion for working in the woods. He was known for driving his John Deere tractor with his many chainsaws loaded in the trailer behind, his beloved dogs, Bucko and Teddy, following him as he headed out to the woods. Don was an animal lover and took in and cared for many dogs over the years. He also raised goats for many years, enjoying what the family nicknamed "Gallagher's Goat Farm," as his herd of over 30 goats roamed the field behind his house. Survivors include his children, Eric Kemp and wife, Linda, of North Middlesex, Iona Kemp, of North Middlesex, Dawn Gallagher, of St. Johnsbury, and Lenard Gallagher, of Bristol; grandchildren Eric Kemp and wife, Serena, Kristy (Kemp) Pirie and husband, Gordon, Samantha Kemp, Kayla Gallagher; and his great-granddaughter whom he called his "little angel," Alexa Rose, daughter of Eric and Serena. Donald would like to give special recognition to his sister, Hattie and her husband, Delbert Wood, for their love and support. Hattie held a special place in Don's heart and he loved his daily calls to her and their weekly shopping trips together. At his request, an informal service and luncheon will be held at the VFW in Montpelier, on Friday, Dec. 16, at noon. In lieu of flowers, please consider bringing pet food or a donation to the gathering which will be given to the Central Vermont Humane Society in his memory. Online condolences may be sent to http://www.guareandsons.com/.