Veteran of Second World War, USN The death occurred peacefully at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital with family and friends at his side on October 24, 2008, of William Patrick Callahan of Vernon River, age 86 years. Beloved husband of Helen (nee Taylor). Dear father of William P. of Butler, Illinois; Dennis M. of Dunbarton, New Hampshire. Survived by sister Mary Callahan of Woburn, Mass.; brother Charles of Woburn, Mass.; sister-in-law Margaret Callahan, North Reading, Mass.; seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents William and Elizabeth Callahan; first wife Nancy Lee Hewitt and daughters Marcia and Sharon, sister Rita and brother Robert. Transferred from the Jenkins Funeral Home, Millview, to the Hillsboro Funeral Home, Stratford, for visitation Monday 2-4, 7-9. Funeral Tuesday at St. Joachim’s Church, Vernon River, with funeral mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment in the church cemetery. The St. Joachim’s Veterans Association will hold prayers at the funeral home Monday at 6:30 p.m. Members of St. Joachim’s Knights of Columbus, Council #7105, will hold prayers for their late brother at the funeral home Monday evening at 6:45 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation or the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the Jenkins Funeral Home, Millview.

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