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Therese Callahan Obituary
July 29, 1926 - July 29, 2019
Therese Boswell Callahan left this world peacefully on July 29, 2019, her 93rd birthday, at Majestic Oaks Nursing Home, John Knox Village, Orange City, Florida. Born to Joseph Chappell and Anne Kestner Boswell on July 29, 1926, in Chester, Pennsylvania. During the Great Depression she relocated to a family homestead in South Hill, Virginia. She received an Associate's Degree in Dental Hygiene from Orange County Community College and a Bachelor's of Science Degree, also in Dental Hygiene, from Fairleigh Dickinson University. She later attended Boston University in pursuit of her Master's Degree in Public Health. Therese worked as a dental hygienist for the VA Administration and in her late husband's dental practice, as well as a college instructor until her retirement in 1993. She was an accomplished bowler, swimmer and actress in community theater, as well as a passionate environmentalist. Therese was married to the late Dr. William J. Callahan in 1959, with whom she raised five children: Eileen Callahan Ferraiolo, Therese Clare (Tami) Callahan, William J. Callahan II, Dr. David Callahan (deceased), and Kara Callahan. Therese is survived by her three daughters, son William, eight grandchildren, her sister Antoinette (Toni) Boswell Wallace, several nieces, nephews, and in-laws, as well as a great-granddaughter. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in memory of Therese on Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at 10:00 am, at St. Ann's Catholic Church, DeBary, FL.
Memorial donations in honor of Therese may be made to Halifax Health – Hospice, Fund Development, Port Orange, FL.
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Claire Carlson
April 17, 2020
Dear Therese and family.... your gypsy friends just caught up with you. So sorry we had lost touch but want you to know how often we have thought of you and the many wonderful memories we have with you and Bill. To the family and especially Toni, it's Claire and Ernie Carlson. We cherish our friendship with you all and take solace in knowing Therese is now with the love of her life Bill. She lived life to the fullest and made her mark upon this earth in the most positive way. It was an honor to be her friend and we will continue to miss her graciousness, her charm and her intelligence. Peace be with you.
Cindy falcone
August 5, 2019
Dear Billy Eileen Tami and Kara I am so sorry to hear about your mom my thoughts are with you she was a great lady.She had a heart of gold and loved you guys so much She has done so much in her life time I will truly remember her as I have your dad.If you want to talk me you can reach me at 315-387-5343.She is at a good place now With her husband.
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