John M. Callanan

Hampton, NH – John Callanan, 84, of Hampton formerly Hamilton, MA, died peacefully, Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington, MA. He was born on November 24, 1930 in Stoneham, MA, a son of the late Joseph Callanan and Louise (Moriarty) Callanan. Raised in Malden, MA, he graduated from Malden Catholic High School and later Massachusetts Maritime Academy with the Class of 1951. Upon graduation, he traveled the world as a merchant marine and subsequently joined the United States Navy in the mid-1950’s, serving proudly on the Rhine River Patrol in Germany. John had a 30 year career with General Electric as a Sales Engineer. Retiring in Hampton in 1992, he spent much of his retirement years working on various local New Hampshire Seacoast boards including Coastal Economic Development Corporation and Seacoast Business Alliance to improve economic opportunities for the region. John loved the ocean during his entire life, from early years at Wingaersheek Beach in Gloucester, MA, to his days as a boat owner at Perkins Marina in Essex, MA. There, he cherished taking family and friends for outings to the backside of Crane Beach in Ipswich. He met his wife of almost 56 years, Betty Ann (Kalteux) Callanan in Schenectady, NY in 1957. They were married one year later. In addition to his wife, family members include his children, Elizabeth Callanan and Robert Hutchinson of Wellesley, MA, Terry and Sam O’Callaghan of Portsmouth, NH, Michael and Linda Callanan of Melrose, MA; brothers, Daniel Callanan, Richard Callanan; sister Elinor Slattery; grandchildren, Grace, Sarah, Jack, Tommy, and Mary. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Joseph and Peter Callanan. Visiting hours will be from 1 to 4 PM on Sunday, December 21, 2014 in the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home – Crematory, 811 Lafayette Rd., Hampton. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday at 11 AM in Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, 289 Lafayette Road, Hampton. Burial will follow in the High Street Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090.

John M. Callanan

November 24, 1930 - December 17, 2014