Dorothy Callahan

Dorothy (McGeehan) Callahan, 89, of Cumberland, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. She was the beloved wife of the late William F. Callahan, Jr. for fifty-three years. Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Alice (Wilde) McGeehan.

Dorothy graduated from Pawtucket East High School in 1951 and continued her education in nursing. She worked as a maternity nurse at the former Memorial Hospital, Pawtucket, and truly loved taking care of her patients. Dorothy later worked for the late Dr. Richard Levrault, Sr., Seekonk, for ten years before her retirement. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her beloved grandchildren, traveling and playing cards.

She is survived by four loving children, Donna Jenness and her husband, Ray, of Smithfield, Bill Callahan and his wife, JoAnn, of Norwell, MA, Joe Callahan and his wife, Gail, of Mansfield, MA, and Kevin Callahan and his wife, Christine, of Attleboro, MA; eight grandchildren, A.J., Keith, Lauren, Ryan, Matthew, Timmy, Jocelyn and Jenna, and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Louise Foss. The family would like to acknowledge the staff at St. Antoine Residence for their professionalism, care and compassion.

Relatives and friends are welcome to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. in St. Antoine Residence Chapel, 10 Rhodes Ave., N. Smithfield. Interment with her late husband will follow at Mount St. Mary Cemetery, Pawtucket. Calling hours will be held on Monday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at WILLIAM W. TRIPP Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116 or to Alzheimer's Association, 245 Waterman St., Providence, RI 02906, would be appreciated. TRIPPFUNERALHOME.com