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Frederick Cahalane Obituary

Frederick "Ted" Cahalane, 77, of The Villages, Fla., died Friday, March 12, 2021.

He was born in Lawrence, Mass., on Jan. 23, 1944, the son of Frederick and Mary Cahalane. He formerly lived in Manchester, N.H., for 23 years. He was a graduate of Lawrence High School in Lawrence, Mass., and was a veteran who served in the United States Air Force from 1963 to 1967. He had been employed by BAE Systems (formerly Sanders Associates) for several years before retiring in 2003. He loved Boston sports teams and was a longtime member of the Red Sox Nation in The Villages, Fla. He enjoyed golfing, traveling, and following his favorite football player, his grandson Braden.

In addition to his parents, Ted was predeceased by his sister, Patricia.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Diane (Pettengill) Cahalane of The Villages, Fla.; daughters, Tamra Hayes of Manchester, N.H.; Anne Marie Hafeman and her husband Kevin of Manchester, N.H.; Karen Cahalane of Northhampton, Mass.; son, Michael Cahalane of Brooklyn, N.Y.; one grandchild, Braden Hafeman.

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Published by Union Leader on Apr. 2, 2021.

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Candice Solloway Paolino, husband Patrick Paolino and sons, Ryan and Eric Paolino

April 7, 2021

My family and I send our most heartfelt condolences. Ted was always so kind to me, and he was part of many of my cherished childhood memories!

April 3, 2021

Mr.Cahalane, Thank you for your service RDM Windham NH

Yvon Gagnon

April 2, 2021

My sincere condolences to Diana and his family. May he now rest in peace! Ted was my boss for years before his retirement from BAE Systems and my wife and I had the pleasure of visiting him and Diana in Florida when my parts lived the as well. I missed our visits once my parents were no longer there! He was a wonderful boss and friend! May God Bless him and his family during this difficult time! Yvon & Sue Gagnon

Bob Baker

April 2, 2021

In loving memory of a wonderful person. Ted was one of my closest friends at BAE Systems for many years and our friendship continued on thru our retirement years. Condolences to Diana and his family and may his memory be a blessing.

Karen Labarre

April 2, 2021

Dear Diane "mom", Anne Marie, Tamra, Braden and Kevin,
We were so sorry to hear of Ted's passing. Our deepest sympathy's go out to all of you. Godspeed Ted.

Sophia Kimionakis

April 2, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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