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Michael Callahan Obituary
He was born on Jan. 7, 1958, in Springfield, Mass., the son of Leo F. and Mary E. (Quinlan) Callahan. He was raised and educated in Enfield, Conn., and graduated from Fermi High School in Enfield, Conn., class of 1976.
Mike had worked as a machine operator for TE SubCom (formerly Tyco Telecom) in Newington for 18 years.
He had served his country in the U.S. Air Force for six years and was honorably discharged.
Mike enjoyed skiing, fishing, snowmobiling and anything that involved going fast, or spending time with his friends. Mike cared deeply for those in his life. His family and friends were what he valued the most and he would do anything for a friend in need.
Michael is survived by his father, Leo F. Callahan of Dover; his wife, Donna E. (Kingsbury) Callahan of Dover; his son, Daniel Callahan, also of Dover; and his sister, Kelli Clark of Cincinnati, Ohio. His granddaughter, Jailynn Callahan of Deerfield; and several nieces and nephews also survive him.
He was predeceased by his mother, Mary E. Callahan and his stepson, Kevin Cray.
Friends and family are invited to call on Friday, April 1 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Tasker Funeral Home, 621 Central Ave., Dover. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, April 2 at 10 a.m. at The Parish of The Assumption at St. Joseph's Church, 150 Central Ave., in Dover. Burial will follow in New St. Mary's Cemetery in Dover.
Mike's family requests donations to the following: Cocheco Valley Humane Society, 262 County Farm Road, Dover, NH 03820, or a charity of one's choice.
Please go to www.taskerfh.com to sign the online guest book.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Callahan
Darryl Clark
April 3, 2011
Leo, Donna, family members and friends,
I'm sorry to hear that Michael has passed. A good son, brother, husband and father sums it up best. Peace to all.
April 3, 2011
sorry i was unable to make it, i just found out, may God be with you and your family. mike rosholt
Jim Arel
April 3, 2011
Donna and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
Jared Hichens
April 2, 2011
Dear Donna,
I'm sorry to hear of Mike's passing,and also sorry that I was unable to attend last night's service to tell you in person. It was a joy to get to know Mike while working o.t. in extrusion and then later meeting you in RAB. May God bless you and be with you and your family in this sorrowful time.
Beth Lipsett
April 1, 2011
Dear Donna and Family,
My toughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I never really got to know Mike. I found it ironic that he went to school in my home town and graduated with my younger brother. He said he was a great guy. Knowing you Donna, I'm sure he was. With my deepest sympathy.
Nancy LaRose
April 1, 2011
Donna, Danny,
How shocked to find this in the paper today. We are so sorry. Jody and I have so many fond, and very funny memories of our days at Patriots Park. Michael is in all of them. He was always there for Jody, always kind, always a joy. We are so sorry we did not keep in touch. Our thoughts are with you all.
Fran & Joe Silsby
April 1, 2011
We will miss Mike coming thru our back yard and always here to help us with any project, always smiling, never complaing, Rest in peace my friend, Love, Fran & Joe
Jim Stuart
March 31, 2011
Mike and I grew up together in Enfield,best friends through our teens and twenties. Most of the fond memories of my youth include Mike.Rest in peace.
ROBERT POLIQUIN
March 31, 2011
Donna, Leo and family, Bob and I keep looking out our kitchen window waiting for Mike to walk across the yard. For around 20 years we have enjoyed the neighborhood gatherings and will always remember how kind Mike has always been to everyone. Just thinking of you and wish peace to you and your family. Bob & Cecile Poliquin (Homestead Lane Dover)
Jim Stuart
March 31, 2011
Mike and I grew up together in Enfield.We were best friends through our teens and twenties.Most of my best memories of my youth include him.Rest in peace.
Amie and David Madore
March 31, 2011
May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen
Amie and Dave Madore
March 31, 2011
May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen
paul boyer
March 31, 2011
Donna and family,
I send my condolences. Mike you will always be one of my best friends,I'll
never forget you.
your friend Paul
Bruce Brien
March 31, 2011
Donna, Uncle Leo, Kelly and family,
Please accept our condolences during this difficult time. I will always remember the cousin Michael from my youth! Especially the camping trips! May Michael rest in peace.
- Bruce, Pam, Matt, Jon, Kristen, and Tim
Mike (Mario) Zucaro
March 31, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
March 31, 2011
Donna & Leo
So sorry for your loss. The "Homestead Lane Neighborhood" will be a little less colorful without Mike roaming the area. Jane and Bill give your our very best prayers and wish you and your entire family well. The Eslingers
Bethany Chartier
March 30, 2011
Uncle Leo, Donna and family,
My sincere condolences on Mike's passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
The Grants
March 30, 2011
Donna,Leo and family,
We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Mike will never be forgotten as we have too many good memories.
May God bless your family with love and strength to make it through this difficult time.
-Tim and Lisa
Ann & Rick Fortier
March 30, 2011
Donna,Uncle Leo,Kelli,
Our sincere condolences.Our cousin will be missed and may he now rest in peace.
Joe Schmauss
March 30, 2011
To the family I send my condolences. Mike was more than my neighbor. He was a good friend. I will miss the conversations we use to have and the memories I hold dear. With deepest sympathy, Joe Schmauss.
March 30, 2011
Our sincere condolences.
The Homemakers Health Services
Kathleen Merrill
March 30, 2011
Donna and family,
Your in my thoughts and prays. I know for certain that we never lose the people we love even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories. We find comfort knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love..
Ed Charpentier
March 30, 2011
To Mike's Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you through this time of mourning.
March 30, 2011
Donna,
Our condolences to you and your family.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Simone and Dave Stylianopoulos, Barrington, NH
Edward Clark
March 29, 2011
Donna, Leo and family, Those we love do not go away. They walk beside us every day.Unseen,unheard,but always near; still, loved,still missed and very dear.Ted and Shirley Clark and family (Enfield,CT.)
Ann Ashburner
March 29, 2011
Donna,
My deepest heartfelt sympathy and condolence to you and your family.
May the love and support of friends and family help you through this difficult time.
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