Sally A. (Roberts) Kilgallon, of South Yarmouth, MA, formerly of Naugatuck, CT and Albany, NY, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on July 2, 2025, five days after celebrating her 100^th birthday with family and friends and receiving over 100 birthday cards.  Sally was predeceased by her beloved husband of 65 years, Donald, and her son Timothy.  Sally, aka Gram, was a loving mother of seven children and an amazing Gram to ten grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.  She was a cherished aunt, godmother, cousin and friend to many.

Sally was an ice cream connoisseur, bridge superstar, mah-jongg wiz, jumbo puzzle and Jeopardy solving, Wheel watching, check-book balancing, beach loving, woman of deep faith who brought joy and love to everyone.  She never missed sending cards to all of her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends for every birthday, anniversary, holiday and special milestone.  As a member of Saint Pius X Church and its Women’s Guild, she had the best time seeking donations and working the church fair with her dear friends for the past 30 years. She was always up for an adventure and took her most recent trip in March to her favorite sunny spot in Florida, where she enjoyed the pool every day. Sally’s calendar was always full. Hosting and playing cards 2-3 times a week kept her busy right up to the week of her birthday, when she celebrated winning the $2 pot.

Sally had a twenty-year career with the State of Connecticut, working in the Finance Office at Mattatuck Community College. She loved her work and took great pride in helping the student interns who passed through her department.

Sally is survived by her son Mark Kilgallon (his wife, the late Barbara Baker-Bury); daughters Donna and her husband Scott Carpenter; Mary Ellen and her husband, Andrew Moynihan; Nancy and her husband Albert Chisholm; Patricia and her husband Gary Maradian and Linda Kilgallon. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Rebecca Kilgallon, Matthew and his wife Rose Carpenter, Laura Carpenter, Jeffrey and his wife Rachel Carpenter, Kara Chisholm, Kurt and his wife Jodi Chisholm, Morgan Maradian, Jake Maradian, Donald Hand and David Hand. Also surviving are great grandchildren Emma Carpenter, Callan Chisholm, Miles Carpenter and Lennox Chisholm.

She cherished all her nieces and nephews and took great pleasure in keeping up to date with all of them.

Sally’s family would like to thank the VNA of Cape Cod Hospice and a special thanks to Cindy Mancini, VNA of Cape Cod Hospice nurse.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, July 17 at 11: 00 AM at Saint. Pius X Church, 98 Station Avenue, South Yarmouth, MA. Visitation for family and friends will be on Wednesday, July 16 from 5:00–7:00 PM at Hallett Funeral Home, 273 Station Avenue, South Yarmouth, MA. Burial will be on Tuesday, July 22 at 11:00 AM in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands, NY.

Contributions in Sally’s honor may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or  VNA of Cape Cod Hospice, 434 Route 134, South Dennis, MA 02660.
 



 
 
 
 

May Sally rest in eternal peace with her beloved husband and son. Thank you for being a best friend to our mother. Grateful to have celebrated your milestone birthday just 2 weeks ago. Love you forever.

Patty and family, to hear about your mom.