87, of Manchester, NH, on June 30 at her residence. Born in Boston, grew up in Quincy, then lived many years in Braintree. Graduate of Thayer Academy, Bridgewater State College, and master's degree from Boston University. Served in US Navy WAVES during WW II. Taught at Snug Harbor Elementary School, Quincy, many years. Family includes children, Liane Hartnett and husband Paul of Newton, Jan Litvin and husband Mike of Manchester, NH, Jay Callahan and wife Maureen of Silver Spring, MD, and Sheila Jacobson and husband Mark of Arlington; 11 grandchildren. Memorial Service Saturday, July 19 at 3 p.m. at Hillcrest Terrace, 200 Alliance Way, Manchester, NH. Encryptment is private at NH State Veterans Cemetery, Boscawen, NH. Donations to New Horizons for NH Inc., 199 Manchester St., Manchester, NH 03103. Complete obit at: lambertfuneralhome.com.

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Mike Casey

July 10, 2008

Mrs. Callahan,
Maam, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served as a U.S. Navy WAVE during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

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Louann Penzo

July 8, 2008

Mrs. Callahan was my 1st & 2nd grade teacher at Snug Harbor back in the early 70's. She was a wonderful teacher, I will remember her always.

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