It is with great sadness that the family of the late Edward Callahan announce his peaceful passing in the Palliative Care Unit at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday February 18, 2012 at the age of 81 years. He was a wonderful and compassionate man with a love for music, entertaining people with his accordion was such a passion of his. His biggest pleasure in life was his wife and children. He was a very proud father. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his loving wife Serenna (Brown) of 57 years, three daughters Jocelyn Kennedy (David), of Corner Brook, NL, Beverley Pollard (Lloyd) of Pasadena, NL, Bernadette Moore (Lloyd) of New Brunswick, five sons Wayne (Jeannie) of Ontario, Eddy of Georgia, U.S.A, Rod (Susan) of Nova Scotia, Steve (Pat) of Ontario, Greg (Tracey) of Georgia, U.S.A. 19 grandchildren, and 10 great grand children, sisters Marie Pardy (John), Mary Oxford, Marjorie St-Denis (Raymond), Theresa Pinsent, Shelia Callahan (Huck), Vonnie Chamberlain (Roger), Joan Lockyer (Baxter), Bridget Penney (Garland), brother Raymond (Georgie), sisters-in-law Mary Collins (Job), Cheryl Dwyer (Eddy), Geraldine Brown, Shirley Callahan, brothers-in-law George Brown (Ethel), Robert Langer (Linda), also a large circle of nieces, nephews, and friends. He was predeceased by his parents James and Anne Callahan, sister Betty Langer, brothers Kevin, Jack and Bill. Visitation Took place at Country Haven Funeral Home 167 Country Road on Sunday February 19, 2012 from the hours of 2-4 & 7-9 P.M. And will take place on Monday February 20, 2012 from the hours of 2-4 & 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service will take place on Tuesday February 21, 2012 at 10:30 A.M. From the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Mount Bernard Avenue with Monsignor Gale officiating. Interment to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of Sympathy flowers are graciously accepted or donations may be made to a charity of ones choice. The family guest book may be signed or memorial donations may be made by visiting our website at www.country-haven.ca.