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Ruth Mary Callaghan

Surrounded by her family at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Friday, March 19, 2010 of Ruth Mary Callaghan (nee Toombs) of Charlottetown, in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Benedict Callaghan. Dear mother of Mike (Marg), Mary Lou, Patrick (Nancy), Fr. Philip, Bill (Marg), Joeanne, Peter (Ann) and adopted son Fr. Robert McNeil. Remembered by her grandchildren Michael, Chantal, Jamie, Lynn, Jeff, Matthew, Spencer, Doug, Jodie, Stephanie, Sean, Ryan and Bryn and her great grandchildren Kate, Scott, Marin, Peter, Mylène, Claudia, Shiloh, Isaiah, Drew, Jorgia, Jill and Norah. She was predeceased by her parents Harry Toombs and Lena Duffy and by her brothers Everett, Bill and Eric Toombs. Resting at Hillsboro Funeral Home, 2 Hollis Ave., Stratford for visitation on Sunday, March 21, 2-5 p.m. (Only). Funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday, March 22, at St. Pius X Church, Charlottetown at 10 a.m. Interment will take place later in the Roman Catholic Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Cooper Institute or the Stephen Lewis Foundation would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made to hillsborofuneral@eastlink.ca. Completion of funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Hillsboro Funeral Home. www.peifuneralcoops.com

 

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  • Deepest Sympathy

    Twyla MacEwen on March 23rd, 2010

    “Peter & Ann, Sean & Bryn, thinking of you in your time of loss.

    Twyla”

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  • Laura Hughes on March 21st, 2010

    “My condolences to Father Phil and all the Callaghan family and friends at the loss of your Mother. Please be assured of my prayers at this time. You will be remembered in our prayers and liturgy at the Sisters of Charity Motherhouse (St. Vincent\'s Convent). Sincerely, Laura Hughes, scic, Saint John, NB”

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  • JoeAnne Callaghan on March 21st, 2010

    “JoeAnne, sorry to hear about your Mom. Deepest Sympathy to you and your family. Ena Gillis”

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  • Ruth Mary Callaghan on March 21st, 2010

    “\"Dear Mike & Marg\": We are in Florida but read about the passing of your Mom. Please accept & give our kindest condolences to all your family, relatives & friends. Hope God, all your family & friends will be a great support to you all during this time of sadness . Love. Merrill & Gennie Pineau”

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  • Bonnie and Paul Poirier on March 21st, 2010

    “Bill, Marg,Spencer, Courtney & Stephanie
    Our sincere condolences on the loss of your Mom and Grandmother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your extended families. ”

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  • So sorry to hear about your mom

    Norma Thompson on March 21st, 2010

    “After reading about your moms passing I wanted to pass on my deepest sympathy to all of the family. I know mom and dad shared many good times with your parents. Norma”

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  • Eddie Cormier on March 20th, 2010

    “Dear Phil and family members, Sorry to hear of your mother\'s passing.
    My prayers and thoughts are with you all. Eddie Cormier”

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  • My Sympathy

    Jeanne Gauthier-MacKenzie on March 20th, 2010

    “Fr. Phil, While we know your Mom is very happy in heaven, it is still sad to not have her physically here. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Fr. Phil and your sisters Lou and Joeanne. The rest of your family are in my prayers also even though I have not met them. God comfort you all. Sorry I cannt be there but I am currently in Vancouver visiting my son Peter and his family.”

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  • So sorry to hear the news!

    Erroland Sheridyth MacNeill on March 20th, 2010

    “We have been in Florida for the month of March and just read the news via the Internet. May the love and support offamily and friends get you through this difficult time. Love, Sheridyth and Errol MacNeill.”

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  • CHARLENE MILLER on March 20th, 2010

    “Joeanne and family. So sorry to learn of your Mom\\\'s passing. Our sympathy to you and your family.
    Charlene and Gord Miller ”

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  • Ralph and Phyllis Dunn on March 20th, 2010

    “Dear Father Phil and family;
    We are very sorry to learn of the passing of your mother. We are travelling in Ontario to visit family at this time and are not able to atttend her funeral. We will pray for your family.
    Ralph and Phyllis”

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    Glady Mackay on March 20th, 2010

    “So sorry to hear of your mother\'s death. My prayers are with you all.”

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  • When he was at Pius X

    Jazz, Yvonne, Kaye Poirier, Holland on March 20th, 2010

    “Although a few thousand miles away, Our prayers and thoughts are with you during your time of grief. She is now one of the Angel\'s stars that watch over you and your family.”

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  • Our Condolences to Fr. Phil and family

    Mary and Jim Doyle (MacGillivray) on March 20th, 2010

    “Praying for you all at this time and may the beautiful memories of your dear mother console you...my meeting your mother was only brief yet a blessing as \" all mothers are.\" Peace!”

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  • Camilla Shea-McAleavey on March 20th, 2010

    “Mary Lou
    My thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow.”

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  • john duck leightizer on March 20th, 2010

    “my condolonces to mike,mary lou and fr phil”

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    Everett and Theresa Toombs on March 20th, 2010

    “Sorry we are unable to be there at this time, but we are out of the county. We are thinking of all of you. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Your mother was a very special woman and aunt. ”

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  • Sheila Keeping on March 20th, 2010

    “Joeanne, We were sorry to read of your Mom\'s passing. Our sympathy to you and your family. Mothers are missed so much.
    Sheila & Lloyd Keeping”

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  • Margi and Bob Wilson on March 20th, 2010

    “Pat, Nancy & Family

    Our sympathy to you all in the loss of your mother. Bob & I are in Alabama on holiday so unfortunately we cannot be with you at this time. Please pass on to Fr. Phil our condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love Bob & Margi”

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  • Al & Yvonne Pitre on March 20th, 2010

    “Our sincere symphathy on the loss of your mom. Our thoughts , love & prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
    Al & Yvonne
    Eddie is still away & won\'t be back on the island until Tues (23)”

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  • Gary & Marita Dunning on March 20th, 2010

    “Fr. Phil, Joeanne & all of your family-
    Our sympathy is extended to you at the loss of your beloved Mom. We are away & just want you to know that we are thinking of you.
    Sincerely,
    Gary & Marita

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  • Ken and Heather Hubley on March 20th, 2010

    “Mary Lou;

    Heather and I offer our heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your mother. We are out of the country and will be unable to express our condolences to you and your family in person.”

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  • Sincere Sympathy

    Joe Corcoran on March 20th, 2010

    “Our deepest sympathy in the death of your Mother- Thinking of you and your family at this time- knowing how close you were to your mom. We will keep you in our prayers - Gerri ”

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