Obituary of Jane Callahan

Jane E. “Janie” Callahan (McGoldrick), 67 years old, formerly of Cambridge, passed peacefully away in her sleep on Thursday, July 9th, 2020. She is the daughter of the late Hannah and John McGoldrick Sr. Sister of the late John McGoldrick Jr. and sister-in-law to Roberta McGoldrick. She was an outgoing, devoted, funny and loving wife to Desmond “Desi” Callahan.

She was also survived by her dear Callahan in-laws; Roseleen, Violet, Bernie, Raymond and preceded in death by Joseph, Phyllis, Patricia, Jim, Colin and Vincent and their loving spouses along with her cousin Kathryn McGoldrick. Jane was close to her sister-in-law Janet Callahan. She is the wonderful mother of daughter Desiree Callahan, son Joseph Callahan Sr. who precedes her in death and her daughter-in-law Tenora Callahan. She loved her children dearly. Jane is also survived by her seven grandchildren; Necy, Kyra Jane, Kireè, Ty, Kyrel, Joey Jr, John, her granddog Lucy and great granddaughter ZamaniLynn. Jane lived a wonderful, humorous life alongside her best friends Karen Waldren, Sandra Gurskis. She was also survived by many nieces and nephews. Jane was one of a kind. She is a true “Dana Park” girl, forever and always. 

Visitation on Tuesday, July 14, 4:00-8:00pm at Burns Funeral Home, 354 Boston Rd. Billerica, MA. Friends and Family are welcome and asked to please observe COVID-19 social distancing measures.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the Shriners Hospital for Children, 51 Blossom St. Boston, MA 02114 or online at  https://www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/boston/ways-to-give. www.burnsfuneralhomes.com