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Richard Calnan Obituary

CALNAN, Richard J. Of Cambridge and Gloucester, Nov. 19, 2008, age 85. Beloved husband of Marion P. (Sullivan). Father of David I. and Mary Lee Clanton-Calnan of Avon-By-The-Sea, NJ, Richard J., Jr. and Rita of Rockport, Mark P. and Christina of Freehold, NJ, Kevin T and Sheila of Bellingham, Christopher G. of Austin, TX, Neil R. and Mary Beth of Melrose, Timothy J. and Wendy of Hudson, NH, Peter M. and Patricia of Stoneham. Also survived by 15 grandchildren. Predeceased by grandaughter Amelia Clanton-Calnan. Funeral from the Brown & Hickey Funeral Home, 36 Trapelo Road, BELMONT, Monday at 9 AM. Funeral Mass in St. Peter's Church, 100 Concord Ave., Cambridge at 10 AM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Interment Cambridge Cemetery. Visiting hours Sunday 4 to 8 PM. In lieu of flowers please send donations in Richard's memory to Boston College Alumni Fund or the Alzheimer's Foundation. Late Army Veteran, W.W. II. Graduate of Boston College, Class of 1950. Retired school teacher and administrator for the Cambridge School Department for 36 years. For info and online guestbook: www.brownandhickey.com. Brown & Hickey Funeral Home Belmont, MA 617-484-2534 617-547-1500

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 20 to Nov. 23, 2008.

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Tug Yourgrau

January 20, 2009

Dear Neil and Mary Beth,

I just learned of your father's death, Neil. He sounds like a wonderful man. The Yourgrau family send you and the children our deepest condolences.

In sympathy,

Tug

John Boyle

December 29, 2008

My deepest sympathies to the Calnan family. I believe this is the same Calnan family whose members included Dave and Mark, with whom, I attended Oyster Harbors Caddy Camp in Osterville in 1968 and 1969. Regardless, your Dad was quite a person.

Hippy Party circa 1968

November 23, 2008

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Mary Rose and Joe Kelley

November 23, 2008

We heard yesterday of your father's passing. We express our sympathies to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Joe and Mary Rose Kelley

steve alari

November 23, 2008

To the entire Calnan family: My thoughts and prayers to you and your father. In recent years both my parents have passed,so I know the difficulty your feeling. The comforting thought of your father in peace watching you all live your lives until you see him again, will get you through this sad time...with love "The Alari Family"

Mike Casey

November 23, 2008

Mr. Calnan,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army 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.

Steve Cahillane

November 22, 2008

My deepest sympathy to you Peter and your entire family. God Bless and take care of yourselves.

Mary Geary

November 22, 2008

Dear Mark and Tina,
I am sorry to read about your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. May your memories of your Dad comfort you in the days ahead.
Sincerely,
Mary E. Geary

Dan, Lisa and Aiden Brown

November 21, 2008

To the Calnan Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. With love,

WWII

November 21, 2008

Long Beach

November 21, 2008

Ryan and Eoin Calnan

November 21, 2008

We love you Papa. Rest in Peace.

Chuck and Nancy Gillingham

November 21, 2008

To the Calnan Family,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to each of you. The close bond of love and respect between Mr. Calnan and his family members was clear and evident to even the most casual of observers.
Wishing you God’s peace through your loss

Kaitlyn Tynan

November 20, 2008

To the Calnan Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Calnan's passing. He was always a great person to me and my family. I use to love swinging on the hammock in Gloucester and listening to his stories. He was such a great person and he will be missed greatly. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Karin Joyce

November 20, 2008

Marion and family,

I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Richard. Although I haven't seen him in years, I have fond memories of him at your parents' house sharing a laugh with my mother. They were great pals.

Keep up your spirits and we will pray for you.

Love your cousin,

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