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Callow, Edward W.
, age 82, of Old Orchard Beach, ME, and Englewood, FL, died early on Thursday morning, January 7, 2010, at the Milford Care and Rehabilitation Center.
Born in Natick on July 24, 1927, he was the son of the late William E. and Bertha (Radcliffe) Callow. He was raised in Medfield and attended school with the Medfield Class of 1945. He enlisted with the Navy prior to graduation and served as a fireman 1st class aboard the USS Porter, a destroyer operating in the Pacific Theatre. Mr. Callow received a high school diploma after the war’s end.
Mr. Callow had been employed throughout his career as a general contractor working on construction projects primarily in Medfield vicinity. Retiring in 1995, he thereafter split his time between homes in Maine and Florida. Mr. Callow had enjoyed playing golf, card games with friends, and travel. He was also a Past Commander of American Legion Beckwith Post 110 in Medfield and was a volunteer with the Norwood Elks Lodge #1124, particularly on bingo nights.
He is survived by his wife, Lorraine (Cavatorta) Callow; a daughter, JoAnn Callow of Medfield; a son, William E. Callow and wife Tracy of Medfield; and three granddaughters, Catrina, Cassandra, and Lindsay. He was also the brother of the late Gwendolyn Link.
A memorial service will be held at the Roberts-Mitchell Funeral Home, 15 Miller Street, Medfield, on Saturday, June 12th at 11:00a.m. preceded by an American Legion service in the funeral home at 10:30a.m. Burial will be private.
If desired, donations may be made in his memory to the Medfield Home Committee, 459 Main Street, Medfield, MA 02052.
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| Sheri Sacchetine |
(sacchetine@verizon.net): |
| Lorraine, Joann, & Billy - OH BOY. Not a total shock but...this is truly the end of an era. A few deep breaths and I still do not know the words to say how sad and sorry I am for your loss. EW was a hot ****, and a pain in the *** but I loved him and really missed him when I left Town Hall. You are all in my thoughts. your friend, Sheri |
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| Peter Rogers |
(peter@lindsaylampasona.com): |
Lorraine, Bill & Joann
My condolences to you. You are in my thoughts, and prayers.
Pete |
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| Allan Kingsbury Jr |
(allan_kingsbury@yahoo.com): |
Mr Callow will truly be missed.When I was growing up,he would let myself and Jeff Robie use his welder for projects, and of cource he was always the 'go to guy' for auto knowledge.As well as many other things.
He was a wealth of knowledge for me during my home building day giving me the blueprints.
He always welcomed me in to his porch to discuss the world problems and anything that was on my mind. Many of the jokes he would share, are still with me to this day.Even breaking my then teen habit of saying "you know' after every sentence.Many great times with him,as well as his outlook toward life itself will forever be with me..
His memory will always live on with me.
Allan Jr. |
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| Shirley & Robbie |
(smrrniki@aol.com): |
Dear Lorraine, JoAnn, Billy, Tracy and Family,
Please accept our most sincere sympathy at this difficult time.
I always loved Ed, he was such a great guy !!!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. |
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| Deirdre |
(deirdre_caddea@hotmail.com): |
Billy, JoAnn and families and Mrs. Callow,
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Mr. Callow with happy memories of our youth growing up in Medfield with his infinite patience with us "hoodlums".
I pray for your peace, wish you all well, and send you my love.
Deirdre |
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| Carol A. Rossi |
(ross4042@verizon.net): |
Lorraine,Joanne, Billy and families:
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your husband and father. Eddie was a great person.
Sincerely,
Carol Rossi |
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| Wayne Simpson |
(wsmjs@mac.com): |
| I am sorry for your loss. Knew Ed from all the years I worked in Medfield surveying for the Norfolk County Engineers. He was always a happy go lucky guy. He surely will be missed. |
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| Annamarie Rossi |
(annamyagent@yahoo.com): |
Lorraine,JoAnn and Billy, I am so sorry for you loss. Lorraine, I have so many fond memories of going to your house with my Gram when I was growing up, feeding the geese, your delicious Congo bars and Eddie Spaghetti teasing me. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. May Mr Callow rest in peace.
With Love,
Annamarie |
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| The Hutt Family |
(appejacktwo@yahoo.com): |
Our sympathies in the loss of Ed. He was always good to us growing up.He was a good man.
Sincerely,
The Hutt's |
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| Ed Dornig |
(eddornig1@verizon.net): |
| My sympathy goes to the Eddie Callow family. I didn't see Eddie much in the later years because I moved out of town, however, I remember Eddie passing on his wit and wisdom and being a fixture in the 'Medfield Lunch' back in the 40's & 50's. Eddie will be missed. |
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| PatAspinwall |
(paa1936@msn.com): |
Dear Lorraine & Family
It is not going to be easy. But we do have the many years & good times in Fla. That we will always remember
I also will never forget how he loved to tease me
Pat |
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| Susan Richards-Murray |
(suejv6699@msn.com): |
JoAnn and Billy, very sorry to hear about your dad. I remember (the good ole days) when your dad came to our houses on Johns Ave & Pine St. Always a gentleman and 'funny guy' too! Please know that your mom, you, and your dad are in our prayers.
John Voros, Susan Murray & family |
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| lorraine kerr |
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MY SYMPATHY TO ALL THE FAMILY,
EDDIE IS AT PEACE NOW. IT WAS A LONG
ROAD FOR HIM. |
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| Mike Scribner |
(vamoos@tampabay.rr.com): |
To the entire Callow Family,
Eddie was a friend to anyone he met, I can say I am very fortunate to have known him. He would give you the shirt off his back. He will be sadly missed, but never forgotten.
Mike |
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| steve &kathy mc carthy&blue |
(KTKATEDOG2@AOL.COM): |
| very sorry for your loss your prayers &thought are with you |
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| Steven Whelan |
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Dear Bill and JoAnn,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. You have my utmost sympathy during this difficult time.
Steve |
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| Erik Fuglestad |
(fugey6@yahoo.com): |
| I am very sorry about your loss. I remember going to hockey games with my brother, father, Bill and Ed Callow. Those were the good old days. |
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| Bernadette & Dan Caldararo |
(bcaldararo@springmail.com): |
| We're so sorry to hear of Ed's passing. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you. |
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| Richard Flynn |
(rdflynn63@hotmail.com): |
| I am deeply sorry for your loss. My condolences to the Callow family. |
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| Dr. Ed & Sonja Pollard |
(sonjampollard@msn.com): |
| Lorraine and all the Callow Family please accept our deepest sympathy in Ed's passing. He was a truly fine man and enjoyed life to the fullest. We all have fond memories of him. |
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| jeanne hamilton |
(jh67429@verizon.net): |
| Please accept my sincere condolences on behalf of the Hamilton family. I remember all the fun and good times you both had with my mom and millie and other good friends. His great smile and teasing way will be missed. God bless you and your family. |
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| Barbara Ross |
(nonab1999@aol.com): |
| LORRAINE(Rainey), Jo-ann and Billy,So many memories! 58 yrs worth! Donny and I growing up with you. Remember him falling off Eddies truck in the driveway 50 yrs ago?You both opened your home to us as well as Alison and David. The ducks(I WONDER IF THEY EVER ATE ALL THOSE CORN COBS?), our wonderful summer evenings on the porch, your support and love. We are so grateful!Hiding the kids Christmas presents in Billys room and retreiving them at midnight Christmas Eve. Eddie always challenging me with his opinions!You have both been a Huge part of our lives! Jo-anns babysitting and staying with us that Easter! ALL THE MEMORIES! I COULD GO ON AND ON! We will miss Eddie, but He is so intertwined in my life and he is at peace, that all is all that I can ask for. We love you all and are so grateful that you have been such a positive part of our lives.Donald, Barbara, Alison and David Ross Ps Lorraine, SEE YOU SOON! |
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| Sheri Sacchetine |
(sacchetine@verizon.net): |
| Lorraine, Joanne and Billy - I was at the Memorial service Saturday, it was wonderful. Great Attendance. I think Ed would have been very proud and honored to see all the people that cared for him. I am very sorry I did not get to see you, Lorraine. I did look for you but I missed you. You are a beautiful lady and I hope you continue to have a beautiful life! Sheri |
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| bernadette and Dan Caldarari |
(bcaldararo@springmail.com): |
| hello Lorraine, I am so sorry to have missed Edwards's servicees. I just heard about them today. He was the greatest guys. call us and we can go to dinner. I hear the new cCharles is opening. hope to hear from you soon, Love Dan and Boo |
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