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Irene Callaghan
April 17, 1923 - May 2, 2016
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<div itemprop="description">Irene Margaret Callaghan (née Shannon) <br> <br>Peacefully at the Westgate Lodge, Belleville, surrounded by her family on May 2nd, 2016 in her 94th year. Predeceased by her loving husband of 50 years, Raymond Callaghan. Loving and cherished mother of Bryan (Patrice), Dale (Joanne), Carol (Rob Timmings), Greg (Kim x) and Lynda (Fiona McKay). Devoted ‘Nana’ to her 12 grandchildren: Ashley, Bradley, Lauren, Mackenzie, Corey, Caitlyn, Brendan, Brittany, Connor, Maddie, Emma and Layna and her seven adored great grandchildren. Predeceased by her five siblings Gerald, Claire, Helen, Frank and Adrian. Survived by sisters-in-law Stella, Evelyn, Catherine and Rosemary. <br> <br>Over 40 years Irene mixed a primary school teaching career with life as a busy mother. She and Ray raised their children in the Marysville community where Irene was a CWL Member, an active contributor to the parish and a gifted gardener. Her years after Ray’s passing were spent closer to family and friends in Belleville as a member of St. Joseph’s Parish. The family would like to extend heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Maureen Simmons, the CCAC South East team, and the attentive staff at Westgate Lodge for their professional personal care and compassion. <br> <br>Arrangements entrusted to the BURKE FUNERAL HOME, 150 Church St., Belleville (613-968-6968). Visitation on Sunday, May 8th, 2016 from 2-4 & 6-9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, May 9th, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church at 11 am. Reception to follow in the church Parish Centre. Private rite of committal to follow at Holy Name of Mary Cemetery, Marysville. If family and friends so desire donations to CNIB - East Region in Irene’s memory would be appreciated. Online condolences WWW.BURKEFUNERAL.CA</div>