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for Marian Callinan
Keith S. Mueller
September 3, 2009
Nature
As a fond mother, when the day is o'er,
Leads by the hand her little child to bed,
Half willing, half reluctant to be led,
And leave his broken playthings on the floor,
Still gazing at them through the open door,
Nor wholly reassured and comforted
By promises of others in their stead,
Which, though more splendid, may not please him more;
So Nature deals with us, and takes away
Our playthings one by one, and by the hand
Leads us to rest so gently, that we go
Scarce knowing if we wish to go or stay,
Being too full of sleep to understand
How far the unknown transcends the what we know.
By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
The Poetry Foundation
Anita Merriweather
September 2, 2009
Dear Collette and Callinan Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I had the opportunity to work with Marian at Liberty Mutual and she often expressed her love for her family. May your memories of Marian bring you comfort during this difficult time.
Kelly Margalus
September 1, 2009
Dear Callinan Family,
Though I only knew your Mom for a short time, she was truly a treasure to know. She was always active in the doings of St. Bridget and she will be dearly missed.
Kelly Margalus
Bob Barrese
September 1, 2009
Callinan Family
My sincerest sympathy for your loss. Marian was a bright light at Liberty and I enjoyed working with her for many years. aA a sales rep she taught me a great deal, as a District Manager she was a trusted member of the team. She was often the first person a visitor met and helped shape their thoughts on the company. She was the best of her generation; a great work ethic, and a joyful person. She will be missed.
John & Carol Fulara
September 1, 2009
Dear Dennis and Kevin,
Marian was a wonderful, caring and fun-loving neighbor; her passing is truly a great loss. We have great memories of your mom and all the good times we shared with her. Accept our sincere condolences. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families at this time.
August 31, 2009
Dear Callinan Family,
My sincerest condolences. I had a very close working relationship with Marian at Liberty Mutual. I also worked very closely with her sister Collette. Marian was a great lady and will be sorely missed.
Tommie Hodges - Chicago,IL
Gail Gamble
August 31, 2009
Dear Callinan Family,
I would like to express my sincere sympathy for your loss. I did not know Mrs. Callinan, but I know the pain of losing a dear loving parent. I find comfort from the Bible where it says that "Our Heavenly Father will actually swallow up death forever and will certainly wipe the tears from all faces". I hope you find some comfort from this text.
August 31, 2009
Dear Dennis and Kevin,
Fun-loving and happy images of your mom will be with me always. And while she no longer needs our prayers, I pray that you will soon be able to find comfort and peace in the realization that she is with you at every moment of your lives and your families' lives.
All our love, Bob and Randy Larsen
August 31, 2009
Dear Callinan Family,
My moher, Helen McCaffrey (deceased) worked for years with Marian at Liberty Mutual. They developed a nice friendship and gave each other lots of support as they watched their children grow. My Mom had only wonderful things to say about Marian. I am sorry for your loss.
Mary McCaffrey Puccinelli
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