Elizabeth I. O’Callaghan Obituary in Rockland at Magoun-Biggins

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Elizabeth I. O'Callaghan

06/04/1926 - 04/16/2016

Obituary For Elizabeth I. O'Callaghan

Elizabeth I. (Howard) O'Callaghan, 89, of Rockland, died on April 16, 2016 at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth after a brief illness. She was born in Boston on June 4, 1926, to the late Walter and Geraldine (Bullis) Howard. Elizabeth was the loving wife to the late Arthur F. O'Callaghan, Sr.

She was raised and educated in Chelsea. A longtime resident of Abington, Elizabeth was formerly of Halifax but would later reside in Rockland since 2002. Elizabeth was employed at the Foxboro Company for 18 years before retiring in 1983. She would later work in the maintenance department at Whitman Medical.

Elizabeth was an active member of the Rockland Golden Agers, the Abington Mothers Club, UCC in Abington and a member of the Red Hat Society. She enjoyed crocheting and volunteering her skills and time for the premature babies at Brockton Hospital and South Shore Hospital.

Elizabeth is survived by her children Winifred A. Hickey of Hawaii, Arthur F. O'Callaghan, Jr. of Plympton and Roger C. O'Callaghan of Maryland. She was the sister of Henry J. Howard of Missouri and the late Kenneth V. Howard. She was the Sister-In-Law to Helen and Rose Howard. Elizabeth leaves behind 4 Grandchildren, 4 Great Grandchildren and 4 Great-Great Grandchildren.

The family welcomes friends and relatives to celebrate her life on Friday, April 22, 2016 at the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home, 135 Union Street Rockland, from 6:00-8:00 PM. A Funeral Service will be celebrated on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 11:30 AM in the Funeral Home. After cremation, burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery in Rockland.. Donations in her memory may be made to the Salvation Army.

Services

22 Apr

Visitation

18:00 PM - 20:00 PM

Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union Street Rockland, MA 02370 Get Directions »

23 Apr

Funeral Service

11:30 AM

Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union Street Rockland, MA 02370 Get Directions »

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05/25/2021

Jeanie Phillips

I will miss your beautiful spirit, but I know you and Art are dancing together again in paradise. You used to sing Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend when we played cards and I will always think of you whenever I hear that song.
05/25/2021

AnneMarie Mason (O'Callaghan)

Sending my deepest sympathies to everyone. Aunt Lee was a great lady and will be missed.
05/25/2021

Jack&Anne Martin

Art. Sorry to hear of your mother's passing.
05/25/2021

Barbara Merrick

Art. I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your beautiful mother. She was the sweetest and kindest woman I've ever met. I always enjoyed your visits to the bank - the mere presence of your mother would bring a smile to my face. I am sending to you and your family my sincerest condolences, and will keep your mother in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
05/25/2021

MARY AIA

OUR CONDOLENCES TO THE HICKEY AND O'CALLAGHAN FAMILIES ON THE LOSS OF ELIZABETH. I HAD NOT SEEN HER FOR MANY YEARS BUT ALWAYS REMEBER HER AS A VERY PLEASANT AND SWEET LADY. WE ARE SORRY THAT WE WERE UNABLE TO ATTEND THE SERVICES BUT WILL REMEBER HER AND ALL OF YOU IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS AND WE WILL SEND ADONATION IN HER NAME TO THE SALVATION ARMY. TAKE GOOD CARE OF EAH OTHER AND GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU . SALVATORE AND MARY ELLEN (FRANEY) AIA
05/25/2021

Bob & Carol Witt

Art,Terri, and family, So very sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Although, we had only met once or twice, she was a sweet, kind woman. We were so lucky to have our Mothers for so very long, they will live in our hearts forever. Memories are our only true keepsake.
05/25/2021

Anne (Craig) Manna

Wendie and family, I am sorry to learn of your loss. Our parents were fortunate to have lived long lives and to have been a part of so much history. May the love of family and friends and the peace of our Heavenly Father comfort you.
05/25/2021

Kathy & Doc hobbs

So sorry we were not able to attend the services for your mother. Lee was a special lady who we both admired, respected and loved. Sorry for your loss.