Gail Frances O'Connor-Mounger

Gail O'Connor-Mounger, embarked on her final trip on February 14, 2024, at her home, surrounded by tenderness and love while listening to Danny Boy in the background. Gail lived with her cancer with such positivity, she was an inspiration to all. Gail was born in South Portland, Maine on March 26, 1949. Her childhood was spent living in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, Lynn, Marblehead and eventually Medford, Massachusetts. She graduated from Medford High School, class of 1967. She worked and put herself through Northeastern University. She was very proud to have continued her graduate studies at Harvard University. Gail was an avid skier, spending many years as a member of a ski house at Killington, where she met Al, whom she married in 1984 and shared many adventures with. Gail and Al traveled and lived life to the fullest, opening their home to many friends and family, and creating memories for all. Before Al's passing, they traveled to Australia and New Zealand, a trip of a lifetime. Gail began her career as a buyer at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, later worked for Stone and Webster, Apollo Computer, Groupe Bull, Adobe, Perceptive Informatics Inc., and just prior to her retirement in 2015 she worked for Parexel International Pharmaceuticals. She had a love for traveling, embarking on journeys all over the world during her retirement. Her home was always filled with love, light and laughter and had gatherings for every occasion, most notably her annual St Patrick's party. Gail cherished her relationships with colleagues and friends. To be Gail's friend was a blessing, and you were welcomed for life. When she was not traveling, she was an avid golfer as well as an event planner. She scheduled tee times, Sunday socials, gatherings at the beach, parties on her deck, birthday gatherings and any other reason to socialize. She adored all her friend groups, and her beloved Hampton Meadows community. More than anything, Gail loved her family. She was known as the "fairy godmother", who would attend every event, concert, sporting contest, dance recital and graduation. She would never miss an opportunity to buy stuffed animals that sang for every occasion for the children, and Gail's birthday or Christmas card was the first all would receive. Gail is survived by her older sister, Marilyn O'Connor of Charleston, S.C. Her cousin, who was more like a sister, Maureen O'Connor Henderson of Rockport, MA. Her dear friend, Betsy L. Story, who the family would like to thank for her tender caregiving and friendship to Gail in her final days. In addition, Gail leaves behind her special niece, Erin Good and her husband Matt of Gloucester, MA, Erin's children, who considered Gail a third grandmother, Sean Welcome (Anna) of Farmington, NH, Megan Lucido (Alex) of Gloucester MA, Robbie Welcome of Newark, NJ, and Curtis Welcome of Gloucester, MA. Her great nieces and nephews, who affectionately knew Gail as their fairy godmother as well, Everlee, Levi, Kinslee, Aubrey, Lucas, Lillian, and Lyla. Gail took her job as Godmother very seriously and leaves behind her Godchildren, Steven Henderson, Sean Welcome, Megan Lucido, and Lindsay Fitzgerald. Gail was predeceased by her father, Daniel F. O'Connor Jr., Mother Edith (McFague) O'Connor, stepfather, Earl Christensen, and loving husband Allen C. Mounger. All who knew Gail were the better for it. She enriched all of our lives and brought love and light to all she knew. Gail embodied what love is all about and it was fitting she left for her eternal reward on a day devoted to love. Family and Friends are cordially invited to attend visiting hours on Monday February 19, 2024 from 4-7 PM at the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory, 811 Lafayette Road, Hampton, NH 03842.A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday February 20, 2024 at 10 AM at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, 289 Lafayette Road, Hampton NH 03842 with a burial immediately following at High Street Cemetery, Hampton, NH. An Irish Wake luncheon will follow at Tino’s above the Galley Hatch Restaurant, 325 Lafayette Road Hampton, NH 03842. To live stream Gail’s Mass please go to https://olmmparish.org/live-streaming/. In lieu of flowers, donations in Gail's memory may be sent to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Ave SW 120 Boston, Ma 02215.

Gail Frances O'Connor-Mounger

March 26, 1949 - February 14, 2024