Mary Joyce (nee Knott) Gallacher, 61, of Dartmouth passed away October 6, 2017 in the Halifax Infirmary.

Born in North Sydney, Nova Scotia she was a daughter of the late Maxwell and Lavinia “Vinnie” (nee Priddle) Knott.

Survived by son, Maxwell William; brothers, Claude, Rex, Lloyd, Glenn, Leonard; sisters, Donna McNeil, Darlene Steele, Linda Coleman, Brenda O’Toole, Nancy Knott; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by her husband, Duncan Michael Gallacher; and her parents.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Nova Scotia Heart and Stroke Foundation.

No visitation at family request. Private service at a later date.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.tjtracey.com

Forever loved and sadly missed by all.