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Thomas Callahan Obituary

Of New Hampshire, formerly of Medford on July 17, 2008. Beloved husband of Barbara (Grant) Callahan. Loving father of Leigh Shaffer of Boxborough, Matthew Callahan of Ipswich, Sean Callahan of Medford, Kevin Callahan of Penfield, NY and Kristen Berthoud of Harvard. Cherished grandfather of 14 and dear brother of Jack Callahan of Scarborough, ME. Funeral from the Gaffey Funeral Home, 43 High St., MEDFORD, on Tuesday at 9am, followed by a Funeral Mass to be celebrated in St. Joseph Church, 118 High St., Medford, at 10am. The family will receive visitors on Monday from 4-8pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Thomas' memory may be made to: Lake Sunapee Region VNA & Hospice, 107 Newport Road, PO Box 2209, New London, NH 03257 Gaffey Funeral Home 781-396-7700

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 19 to Jul. 20, 2008.

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Lois Schaeneman

July 21, 2008

Dearest Barbara,
I know that the loss of that wonderful guy, Bud, is so difficult to bear. I have so many happy memories of both of you through the ages, from our high school days to just last year when Marci and I visited you both. Much love and many prayers. Lois Schaeneman

Alice Sloan

July 21, 2008

Barbara, Thinking of you at this difficult time. My mind floods with the wonderful memories you have made with Margaret and Ron and how hard it is to let go. May you be sustained by these happy times you shared and be comforted with the love, compassion and understanding of your beautiful, remarkable family. Our thoughts, prayers and our love, Alice and Jay

Deb Barton

July 21, 2008

Krissy and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We know how much Pa meant to you and how much he will be missed. All our love,
The Barton Family

Jean Bishop

July 20, 2008

Dear Barbara and Family,
All will miss our good friend, Tom, but certainly none more than you all.
Our deepest sympathy,
Everett and Jean Bishop--Steve, Karen and Alan

The Staff of Gaffey Funeral Home

July 20, 2008

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

margaret hyde

July 19, 2008

margaret and ron hyde
To Barbara and Buddy - our raw, heartbroken sense of loss hangs heavily and the song has ended, but our glorious, happy lifetime memories will always linger on and sustain us. Your forever friends...................

margaret hyde

July 19, 2008

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Polly & Rob Tonsberg

July 19, 2008

Dearest Barbara & Family,

We are so sorry to hear of Tom's passing & offer you our deepest sympathy. Tom was a wonderful husband, father & grandfather. We will miss him greatly.

Jim McKinnon

July 19, 2008

Barbara, our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Jim has many fond memories of Buddy as a young man growing up in Medford. Sincerely, Jim and Jean McKinnon.

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