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Elise Wickes Merritt Callaghan

Elise Callaghan Obituary

CALLAGHAN, ELISE WICKES MERRITT

On Thursday, August 12, 2004, at age 77. The beloved mother of Stephen Arne Thoren, Michele Thoren Bond and Peter L.Thoren. She is also survived by nine grandchildren. Her husband of 24 years, Thomas A. Callaghan, died in 2001. Funeral services, Monday, August 16 at 10 a.m. at St. David's Episcopal Church, 5150 Macomb Street, NW. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. David's Church.

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Published by The Washington Post on Aug. 15, 2004.

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George Corbin

August 14, 2004

I only knew Elise for a couple of years trhough a Real Estate relationship. She was a wounderful lady and will be profoundly missed.

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