GEORGE T. CALLAHAN

1921 - 2022

CALLAHAN, George T. June 26. George T. Callahan, 100, of Shirley. He is survived by three sons, George Callahan and his wife Mary of Carver, MA, Mark Callahan of Shirley, and Peter Callahan of San Francisco, CA; his daughter-in-law Betts Callahan of Homer, AK and Linda Cahoon-Lambros of Yarmouth, MA; five grandchildren, Annya Pedreschi, Patrick Callahan, Carrie King, Aren Callahan and Lindsay Callahan; eleven great -grandchildren, Anna Grace Pedreschi, Jack Pedreschi, Eoin Pedreschi, Morgan King, Jameson King, Madison King, Maisie Callahan, George Callahan, Alaina Callahan, Maritza Callahan and Evelyn Callahan. A twelfth great-grandchild is expected any day. He was the last remaining sibling of a large and boisterous family, including Helen "Lala" James, Thomas "Tommy" Callahan, Joseph "Joe" Callahan, Edward "Teddy" Callahan, Ruth "Chickie" Wing, James "Buddy" Callahan, William "Wewe" Callahan, Ada Callahan, Bernadine "Bernie" Shields, Phillip "Philly" Callahan, Lilian "Lil" Montalto and Francis "Franky" Callahan. He was also predeceased by his wife of 70 years, Helen (O'Malley) Callahan; as well as his sons John Callahan of Homer, AK, and Timothy Callahan and his wife Catherine of Wakefield, RI. Calling Hours from 4-7 PM, Friday, July 1, 2022, at the Anderson Funeral Home, 25 Fitchburg Road (Rt. 2) in AYER. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 AM Saturday, July 2nd, at St. Anthony's Church, 14 Phoenix St., Shirley. Burial will be at Center Cemetery in Shirley. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice Care Unit, VA Bedford Healthcare System, CDCE (135), 200 Springs Road, Bedford, MA 01730. Late U.S. Army officer who proudly served his country for 30 years. For a full obituary see www.andersonfuneral.com Anderson Funeral Homes

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