Sally Ann Galt

DEDHAM,MA.-Sally Ann Galt,74, daughter of the late William and Thelma (Simmons) Galt died at home Monday, November 7 ^th after a short illness. Born in Boston she was a lifelong Dedham resident. She graduated from Simmons College and received a master’s degree from Boston University. In 1960 she was hired to organize and set the standards for the first speech and language pathology program K-12 in the Dedham Public Schools. Ms. Galt, who was highly respected by her colleagues, built a strong department collaborating with teachers, specialists, parents and outside services to make the still on-going program a success.

Recognized as an expert in her field, she was honored on several occasions both by the Massachusetts and American Speech/Hearing Associations. In addition, she served on the Adjunct Faculty at Boston University’s Sargent School of Applied Health Sciences where she gave lectures and supervised graduate students’ practice teaching.  She was appointed by the Dedham Visiting Nurse Association’s to a citizens advisory board that pioneered residential health care.

Ms. Galt was a strong believer in giving back to the community. She volunteered at the Dedham Food Pantry and was active in the Dedham Women’s Club. Highlights in her retiring years included planning luncheons and day trips for the older ladies, many of whom were friends of her mother at St. John’s United Methodist Church. More recently as a member of Allin Congregational church, Ms. Gallt became known for her culinary and knitting talents offering many baked donations and hand knitted winter scarves and hats for Allin Church’s service to the Shattuck Shelter. She loved music and theater and often played the piano for the enjoyment of residents at a local assisted living complex.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 19th at 11:00 a.m. at Allin Congregational Church , 683 High Street, Dedham, followed by a collation in the church Fireside Room. Interment is private. Donations to the Dedham Food Pantry,P.O. Box 46, Dedham,Ma 02027, or to  Allin Congregational Church would be appreciated.  To add words of comfort in the guestbook, please visit www.folsomfuneralhome.com