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ELEANOR CALLAHAN Obituary
"Miss Ellie"
Eleanor E. "Miss Ellie" Callahan, age 73, of Newark, DE, died suddenly on Saturday, June 24, 2006, at Christiana Hospital.
Miss Ellie was born in West Chester, PA on February 5, 1933 and was employed in food service with the Christina School District for 17 years. She retired in 1990. Known to all as a loving, gentle and generous person, she delighted in spending time with her beloved family. Miss Ellie was also devoted to animals and enjoyed caring for them throughout her life.
She is survived by her husband of 49 years, W. James "Jim" Callahan; a son, Kevin Callahan and wife, Carla, of Newark; daughter, Karen Shanks and husband, Tink, of Newark; and grandson, Conner Q. Callahan. She was preceded in death by her mother, Marie V. O'Neill.
A memorial gathering for Miss Ellie's family and friends will be held from 4-7 pm on Thursday, June 29, 2006, at Oliver's Restaurant in the Holiday Inn, 1203 Christiana Rd. (Rt. 273 & I-95), Newark. For directions, please call 302-737-2899.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Miss Ellie's memory may be made to Delaware Humane Association, 701 A Street, Wilmington, DE 19801.
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Frankie Greer
November 4, 2019
I miss you every day Ellie I wish you wher here I need you more then ever
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