Obituary
It is with great sadness that the family of Gloria Kathleen Callaghan, beloved wife of 54 years to the late Stewart F. Callaghan, wish to announce her passing, which occurred at home on December 10, 2020. Gloria was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother to whom family meant everything. She was a canvasser for the New Brunswick Heart and Stroke Foundation during their annual campaign for many years.
Gloria is lovingly remembered by her children: Holly Cosman (George), Dennis Callaghan, Catherine Day (David), Clement Callaghan (Starr), and Krista Altman (Warren). Nana will also be greatly missed by her grandchildren: Stewart Cosman (Monette), Andrew Cosman, Trevor Cosman (Emilie), Kerri Cosman, Megan Callaghan, Colleen Callaghan, Andrea Day, Scott Day, Lyndsay Day, Karla Callaghan (Peter), Leanne Callaghan (Steve), Christopher Callaghan (Amber), Jeremy Altman (Sashelle), and Katey Altman. She was the adoring great-grandmother of Ella Cosman, Julia Cosman, Callan Cosman, Michael Butler, River Calvin, Evelyn Callaghan, and Avery Callaghan. Gloria is also survived by her special cousins, Marie and Ann, several other cousins, nieces, nephews, and her beloved cat, Calli.
She was the last surviving member of her immediate family, predeceased by her sister Donna Willis (Jack) and her brother Brian Kilburn.
Arrangements are under the direction of Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Road (646-2424). Due to the pandemic and Public Health regulations, public visitation will be held from 2 pm to 6 pm on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 by invitation. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, December 18, 2020 at 10 am from the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Interment will take place at St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Memorial donations to the New Brunswick Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Gloria Kathleen Callaghan December 17 1930 December 10 2020 (age 89)..
Death notice for the town of: Saint-John, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick