Mary Gallardo

Mary Louise Gallardo (Goulding), affectionately known as "Mimi" to her family, lost her battle to diabetes on August 6, 2015 at North County Hospital in Newport, surrounded by her family. She was born May 8, 1943 in St. Johnsbury, Vermont to Ret. Lt. Colonel Lloyd J. and Bernice H. Goulding. She died four weeks to the day and time of her mother, Bernice Goulding's, passing. Her father Lloyd and brother Lloyd Jr., predeceased her. Mary Louise spent her childhood growing up in Lyndonville Vermont, Washington DC, and Virginia while her father was in the military. The family returned to Lyndonville after her father's discharge from the service and in recent months there was much reminiscing of those earlier days. She graduated from Lyndon Institute and then enlisted and served in the Army as a nurse from Oct. 62 to Aug 65 her rank SPC 4. She married, lived in Baytown, Texas for many years, and moved back to Lyndonville with her children in 1981. She obtained an Associate's Degree in Business and had been a member of The Eastern Star. One of her favorite positions was working at Lyndonville Office Equipment, where she enjoyed working with the public and from which she retired. Mary Louise grew up with a passion for horses, fueled by her father's belief that his children should grow up surrounded by animals. Family photos highlight the image of Mary Louise and brother Keith as children atop the first family horse. Mary Louise continued that passion growing up as teen with other horses and as an adult in Texas. She passed that passion along to several of her children and grandchildren. In addition, Mary Louise loved crafting, yard saling, and cooking. She was always willing to try new recipes and enjoyed sharing her cooking with her family and co-workers. Her biggest passion however was her family. She loved watching her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren growing up and she never forgot a birthday or anniversary. She is survived by her two daughters, Tamina Gallardo and boyfriend Gilles Letourneau and Bernice and husband Ben Emmons; a brother Keith and wife Jane Goulding, and sister Lynn Goulding. She had eight grandchildren: Ashley and husband Jon Higgins, Alex Theroux and girlfriend Tristen, Amie Theroux and boyfriend Zach, Axel James (AJ) Theroux, Kyle Marsh, Dallas, Austin and Morgan Emmons. She also had three great grandchildren Nathan Higgins, Karson Theroux and Axel James Theroux Jr. Her nephews and nieces are Karl Goulding and spouse Norma, Kim Bouffard and spouse Ghislain, Karen Lantagne and spouse Mark, and Shawn Bourbeau and spouse Eleanor. In accordance with Mary Louise's wishes there will be no funeral services. If you wish to make a donation in Memory of Mary Louise Gallardo you may do so to: P.E.T.S of the Kingdom PO Box 111 Derby, VT 05829 or The Barton Center for Diabetes Education, PO Box 356, North Oxford, MA 01537. ###