Elizabeth R. Callaghan

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

My condolences to you Admiral, for your loss. When you are part of the Bennington family, your loss is ours, also. My prayers for you and your entire family at this time.

Doug Madison
Petty Officer 3rd Class
USS Bennington CVS20
1961-1964

Dear Admiral Callagahan,

On behalf of the entire membership of the USS Bennington Association, please accept our belated condolences on the loss of your wife, Elizabeth.

Our thoughts & prayers go out to you and your family at this most difficult time.

Fraternally yours,
Joseph L. Pires
USS Bennington Historian
23 Rebecca Lane
Osterville, Massachusetts 02655

Dear Bill and family,
Peggy Davis just called me and told
me about Betty, I'm so sorry. Bet she
and my Joe are up there catching up on
all the latest gossip. She was such a
good and fun person and I know you will miss her terribly.
I'm still at the beach, that's why I
wasn't at the funeral. Will keep all of you in my prayers.
Love and prayers,
Peggy Corbley

We will miss Mrs. Callaghan.

We will miss her smile and we will miss her laugh, and look forward to one day hearing it again.

Admiral Callaghan, Trip, Chad and Carey,
We are thinking of you and our prayers are with all of your families.

Allie, Grace, Chase, Josh & Ellie Williams

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Mrs. Callaghan was one of my Mother's closest friends and one of my family's best friends. She had a heart of gold and was so kind to everyone. It was always a pleasure being invited to the Callaghans because their home was filled with so much love and you knew Betty would welcome you with open arms, share her entertaining stories and spread her laugh throughout the party. Mrs. Callaghan was a true Washingtonian and a dedicated Admiral's wife. She loved Bill, Trip, Chad and Cary and all of...