
KENNETH ROY CALLAGHAN
Passed in: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
Passed on: November 24th, 2012
It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Kenneth Roy Callaghan. At age 87 years, he passed away peacefully in Kamloops, B.C. on October 24, 2012.
He will be sadly missed by his children Lynda Elgood & her husband Jack Thompson, Bob (Karen) Callaghan and Brenda Forrest; stepchildren Barb (Gary) Dickinson, Joanne (Stan) Enns and Robert (Sue) Fox; as well as fifteen grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind many good friends in 70 Mile House, Green Lake, 100 Mile House and Berwick on the Park.
Dad was predeceased by his loving wife Margaret Louise Callaghan (nee Kennedy) in 2002.
Ken was an Air Force Veteran, having served in WWII. Dad retired as a Captain from the Vancouver Fire Department (a job he loved) in 1978. Dad was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Vancouver, Kamloops, 100 Mile House & the Shrine Club as "Snuffie" the clown.
There will be no service according to Dad's wishes. Dad has gone to UBC & at a later date his ashes and those of Margaret's will be joined together again in the Green Lake area.
Should friends desire, donations may be made to: Gizeh Shrine Patient Transportation Fund, 3550 Wayburne Way, Burnaby, B.C., V5G 3K9.
"Dad
Family and friends agree you were,
a true Gentleman..."