George Frederick CALLAGHAN

CALLAGHAN, George Frederick
CALLAGHAN, George Frederick June 19, 1929-Dec. 2, 2007 Fred passed away peacefully on December 2nd at his home in Rexdale, ON. Devoted husband of 50 years to Bernice (nee O'Donnell). Loving father of Frank, Ann, Larry, Maureen, Mary, John, Valerie and Barbara. Fondly remembered by daughter-in-law Christine and sons- in-law Walter, Bruce, Bryan, Peter and Evan. Proud grandfather of Lorelei, Audrey, Claire, Jack, Aedan, Colin, Gordie, Greg, Tom, Lee, Neil and Mary. Fred will be sadly missed by his brothers and sisters: Lillian, John, Frances, Everett, Frank, Mary, Jean and Laura. Predeceased by brothers Jim, Harold and Ken. He will also be missed by his many nieces and nephews. Fred was the first-born child of Alberta (nee Hood) and George Callaghan. He was born in High River, Alberta and the family moved to Prince Edward Island when he was seven years old. Fred moved to Toronto in 1951 and he worked for CN Rail for more than 40 years. His heart was always on the Island and Fred returned as often as possible to visit his many relatives and friends. The family would like to express deepest gratitude to the doctors and nurses at Etobicoke General Hospital and Princess Margaret Hospital. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Multiple Myeloma Research Fund at Princess Margaret Hospital.
Fred will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Visitation at the NEWEDUK FUNERAL HOME, KIPLING CHAPEL, 2058 Kipling Ave. (North of Rexdale Blvd.,) on Tuesday, December 4th from 2-4 pm and 6-9 pm. Funeral Mass at St. Benedict's Church, 2194 Kipling Ave. on Wednesday, December 5th at 10 am.
Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery.