Dr. Douglas L. Gallagher, 90, of Malone, N.Y. passed away on October 1, 2025 in Rochester, N.Y.

Doug was born on December 9, 1934, to Leland and Edith (Bean) Gallagher.

A lifelong resident of Malone, he served the community as a dentist for 45 years.

Doug graduated from Franklin Academy and went on to receive degrees from St. Lawrence University in Canton, N.Y. and Tufts School of Dentistry in Boston, MA.

He married Ellen Marie Wallace of Boston, MA on November 28, 1959, and they returned to Malone to live and raise a family.

Doug is survived by his children, Brian, Amy and Brendan as well as grandson, Dylan and granddaughter, Norah.

He is predeceased by his parents; brother, Wayne; wife, Ellen; and son, Bret (Fr. Adrian Gallagher).

Arrangements are being made by Bruso-Desnoyers Funeral Services. Private burial will take place at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Malone.

The adoption of shelter pets provided Doug with wonderful companionship in his retirement years.

In memory of Doug, please donate to the North Country Animal Shelter, 194 Bare Hill Rd. Malone, NY 12953-2913.