Maurice Austin Callaghan

Maurice was born in Cold Lake, Alberta and was the youngest of twelve siblings. He was an outdoorsman and loved to go hunting, fishing and camping. He was a very skilled heavy equipment operator. He was always willing to lend a helping hand and loved to fix things and be a part of the action. He enjoyed spending time with his family and playing cards, going on adventures, and attending his children’s and grandchildren’s activities. He was a member of The Knights of Columbus.

Maurice is survived by his children Maureen (Hans), Louise (Mike), David (Brenda), Naomi (Todd), his brother Art, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his mother Elizabeth Curtin, his father Dennis Callaghan, his spouse Cecilia, his sisters Lucille, Loretta, Margaret, Mary, and his brothers Pat, Bernard, Dennis, William, George and Fergus.

Prayers will be held on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at Assman’s Funeral Chapel, 1908 Queensway Street, Prince George, BC. The Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, January 26, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Cathedral, 887 Patricia Blvd., Prince George, BC. A live stream service will be available for those unable to attend in person. Following the service, a Celebration of Life will be held at David Callaghan’s residence at 1429 Shady Valley Road, Prince George, BC for family and close friends. The burial service will be held on Monday, February 19, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the Chase Cemetery in Chase, BC.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Maurice may be made to the Prince George Hospice Palliative Care Society.

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