Mary L. Brennan, 61, of 29 Atlantic Avenue, Dover died on July 10, 2001 at her home after a long illness. Mrs. Brennan was born on October 11, 1939 in Boston, MA the daughter of the late Robert and Mary (Murray) Gallagher. She was a communicant of Holy Trinity Church in Somersworth. She was actively involved in Lion's Club #13 and the community food pantry. She was a Red Cross volunteer and a dedicated advocate of the Pine Street Inn. Family members include; her husband of 34 years, James Brennan; her daughter Melissa L. Brennan and her husband Benjamin of Gales Ferry, Connecticut; her sister, Judith Buzzell of Brockton, MA; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, and cousins. Following cremation a memorial mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Good Counsel in Quincy, MA on Monday, July 16th at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Seacoast Hospice in Dover.