MICHAEL JAMES CALLAHAN

Condolences & Memories (6 entries)

• To Ann and Mickey's family my condolences. - Posted by: Trudy Bedford () on: May 23, 2013

• May you find peace knowing your loved one is now on his final journey Home. I'm sorry I could not be there to support you, please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you! - Posted by: Shelby Stonechild (Cousin) on: May 22, 2013

• Sending my dearest condolences to my dear Aunt Ann and to his children. Will keep you in prayers. - Posted by: Jenn Creeley (Cousin) on: May 22, 2013

• Reading how Mickey's daughter Marie just described her father, Reminds me how alike all us Callahans are. His values, traditions, and sense of humour will live on in the memories of all of Mickey's family and friends. We'll never forget that smile and laugh. We will love you and miss you. - Posted by: Peter Callahan ,Sandra Rego (cousin) on: May 22, 2013

• The Neill's would like to send out condolences to the Callahan Family. We are so sorry for your loss.. Our hearts and prayers are with you at this time... - Posted by: Shauna and Brian Neill (Neighbour ) on: May 22, 2013

• They say many people will come into our lives that help shape the people we become. Nothing could be more true than the influence and measures of lessons I learned from my dad. My dad always had curiosity and wonder at his side. A need to know how things ticked. Wondering just how they worked. Breaking and fixing almost and probably everything he could. If he did not have an answer, there would be no end to his search for what made things work the way they did. He taught me to question the world. To take it apart and figure out how it worked. To learn, to explore and to find answers. My dad loved and enjoyed to play. Everything from video games to board games to parlor games. There was no end to his joy in the fun things of life. There was never a lack of video games in our house. A trait that has definitely carried through to us. He knew a good laugh could cure any sorrow and pain. And a good prank could lighten any mood. He taught me the joy of being young, not just in age but at heart and in spirit as well. My dad was also a master of skinning cats. If there was a solution that didn't work he'd find another. Creative and always looking for answers and ideas outside the box. Outside the standards most of us stick with. He never gave up. He was always resourceful and clever. Using what he had around him, he was a genuine McGuyver of dads. He taught me to use that creativity to fix and approach ideas in life. This lead to resourceful and beautiful solutions. Most of all, my dad was a man who was kind and compassionate to the needs of others and often above his own. Giving of himself and his skills. If something needed to be looked at or looked after you could always go to him. I also saw beyond the mask he wore when others would sometimes not appreciate the love and effort in which he did all things. Yet, through it he still gave his love and help and support. He taught me what it meant to help others. That sometimes it may not always be appreciated, but that there is someone watching who does. My dad was many things to many people. Best of all, he was my dad. I love you dad, and I see you right here with me. - Posted by: Marie Callahan (Daughter) on: May 22, 2013