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Michele Callan

1940 - 2021

Michele Callan obituary, 1940-2021, San Rafael, CA

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Adobe Creek Funeral Home - Petaluma

331 Lakeville Street

Petaluma, California

Michele Callan Obituary

Michele Callan Michele was born in San Francisco, CA on February 11, 1940 and was reunited with the love of her life, Larry, on October 24, 2021. Michele passed peacefully in Petaluma with her children by her side. Born and raised in San Francisco, she attended Mercy High School and San Francisco State. After Larry and Michele were married, they moved to San Anselmo and ultimately settled in San Rafael. They spent the next 54 years together until Larry's passing in 2014. Michele was a big part of the family businesses, James L. Callan & Sons Jewelers in San Rafael, Sharks Deli in Tiburon, and LJ's Deli in San Rafael. Michele enjoyed socializing, crossword puzzles, and Friday night bowling league. Michele was a devoted sports fan. She enjoyed watching golf and loved her San Francisco Giants and 49ers. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Elizabeth Clark, her husband Larry Callan and her grandson Brett James Callan. She is survived by her sister Eileen McHale; her children, Karen Hegarty (Steven), Kim Callan, and LJ Callan (Julie); her grandchildren, Jeffrey Hegarty (Colleen), Ashley Hegarty (Wes), Alexander Callan (Rachelle), Heather Callan, and Nicole Buchanan (Tyler). She was also blessed with five great-grandchildren: Brett Alexander Callan, Julia Hegarty, Theodore Buchanan, Miles Dibble, and Lyla Hegarty, and numerous nieces and nephews. We would like to thank the staff at Our House in Petaluma for the excellent required care that Mom received over the last 17 months of her life. In lieu of flowers, please feel free to make a donation in Michele's name to the charity of your choice. Services and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.

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Published by Marin Independent Journal from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2, 2021.

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The Oliva Family

November 1, 2021

To the Callan and Hegarty families. So sorry to hear about Michele´s passing. So many great memories from the Elks to the Forty Niners games.
Love to you guys at this difficult time.

November 1, 2021

sorry for family loss martin

Adobe Creek Funeral Home

October 30, 2021

Our thoughts are with the family and friends at this time.

October 27, 2021

Callans,sorry to hear this news! She has such a beautiful smile! Hard losing mom! Enjoy your beautiful memories! When you least expect it, she will visit! My mom still does!

Jackie Hegarty

October 27, 2021

I will miss your warm smile and kindness that you showed me from the time I was a teenager. May your memories bring peace and comfort to Karen, Kim, LJ, the grandchildren and your family. You will be truly missed. ❤

Michelle Barry

October 27, 2021

So sorry to the family for your loss, I have so many memories of your mom while we all lived on the hill, keep her memories tucked gently in your heart

Gail Beckmann

October 27, 2021

Michelle, Rest In Peace! You will be missed by so many that loved you. “Until we meet again my friend”. Karen , Kim & LJ wishing you all peace at this difficult time ; your Mom was a great lady! Love , Gail and family

Carol Moss

October 27, 2021

Will be much missed!

Tony TonyEmge

October 27, 2021

Karen Kim Lj I very sad to here of your mom
Your mom was always good to me I am very saddened by this I am here for you all my thoughts are with you and the family
Your friend Tony

Lillian Bracken

October 27, 2021

Dear Callan and Hegarty families, I was so sorry to hear of Michele's passing. She and Larry were fantastic people. I still wear the wedding ring I picked out for my dad with Larry at the age of 8. Your Mom was such a good person and always had a kind word and smile for me and my mom. You will all be in my prayers love Lillian

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