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Margaret Callahan Obituary
She was the wife of the late Robert W. Callahan who died in 2002.
She leaves her children: Dennis J. Callahan and his wife Maureen of Milford, Carey R. Callahan of Marlborough, Patricia C. Nee and her husband Patrick of Northborough, Daniel W. Callahan and his wife Molly of Marlborough and Brenda C. Estella and her husband Jeffrey of Southborough. She also leaves 11 grandchildren: April Shay, Kevin Callahan, Stephanie Callahan, Michael Callaham, Matthew Callahan, Maggie Callahan, Samantha Nee, Jeremiah Callahan, Michael Nee, Ryan Estella and Cameron Estella and 4 great grandchildren: Zaphila Shay, Brianna Affeldt, Zavannah Affeldt and Chelbe Affeldt.
She was born in Mitchelstown, County Cork, Ireland, daughter of the late Jeremiah and Hannah Carey.
She is the beloved sister of: John Carey, Jeremiah Carey, Edmund Carey, Jimmy Carey, Hannah Griffin, Mary Doyle, Kitty O'Donnell.
She was a professional seamstress and lived in the Marlborough area for over 50 years.
She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the A.O.H.
She was well versed in politics, enjoyed summers at the lake with family but most of all she loved to cook for and care for her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
The family would like to give a special thank you to all of the staff and care givers at Marlborough Hospital for the care and attention they gave to Margaret.
Funeral will be held Wednesday (September 7, 2011) at 10A.M. from the John P. Rowe Funeral Home Inc., 57 Main Street, Marlborough with a Mass at 11A.M. in the Immaculate Conception Church, 11 Prospect Street, Marlborough. Burial will follow in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Marlborough.
Calling hours at the funeral home are Tuesday, 4-8P.M.
Donation in her honor may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, 29 Crafts Street, Newton, MA 02458.
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Memories and Condolences
for Margaret Callahan
September 7, 2011
To all Aunty Peggy's family so sorry for your loss out thoughts and prayers are with you at this moment in time Its only 2 years since dad died (Johnny)Mam and all of us are think and praying for ye From mam and cousin hannah in Kildorrery co Cork
Ed Manuel
September 6, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kathy Barsano
September 5, 2011
Sincerely, the Barsano's
Mary Schofield
September 4, 2011
Carey
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time
September 3, 2011
Carey and family, Our thoughts and prayer are with all of you in this time of sorrow, Peggy was a wonderful lady, and I know she will be terribly missed. Deepest sympathies. Suzie and Cliff Calvao
Grace Sheldon Lyons
September 3, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Doug Clarke
September 3, 2011
My thoughts & prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
Scott & Deb Giroux
September 3, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time.
September 3, 2011
Cal and family,
Our deepest sympathies go out to you at this time of great loss. Your mom's spirit will be with us forever!
Bob and Sandy Landry
Sheila Booth
September 3, 2011
To Trish and Pat and all of Peg's Family, Our Deepest Sympathy. Peg was a special and wonderful woman. Love Sheila, Brad & Tara and Dan Booth.
ned coen
September 3, 2011
dwnnis, maureen, carey,and family- so sorry for your loss-- our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family-- ned & sue coen and family
Mark-Debi Morin
September 2, 2011
To all of you in Aunt Peggy's family, I am truly sorry for your loss.I have been there, the loss of both parents.Actually one on the same date.It's been 13 years. Remembering the happy times and laughter and the sooooooo many stories.My love to all.
Mark and Debi Morin
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