Kim “Roxanne†Callahan, 59, of Northford, passed away Friday, January 6, 2012. She was the wife of the late Brian K. Callahan. Born in Greenville, Maine on February 7, 1952; daughter of the late Fred and Mona (Andrews)Worster. Kim had worked at Anthem Blue Cross for many years. Mother of Jason S. Callahan, his wife Kandice (Sturken) Callahan of Haddam and her daughter Kerry M. Callahan of Northford. She adored being a grandmother to Jordan R. Callahan of Northford and Chace B. Callahan of Haddam. Sister of Bud W. (Karen) Worster of Gainesville, FL, Mark A. (Shelly) Worster of Meade, CO and the late Shawn M. Worster. She is also survived by several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and her beloved dog Mya (Moo-Moo).
Family and friends may call on Friday from 4 to 8 pm with a service at 7:00 pm, conducted by North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. Interement will be private and at the convenience of the family in Nothford Cemetery. Should friends desire memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 825 Brooks Street, I91 Tech Ctr. #3, Rocky Hill, CT 06067.
I am So sorry about you loss (all of you) Just rememeber she will always be with you! She is in a better place, with no more pain. Keep her alive by talking about her offten. This is one of the worst things that can happen. I know nothing I say can help take the pain away. Try to stay strong in this rough time in your lives. xoxo
Thank you to everyone for coming, saying your goodbyes. To our wonderful family, and friends, thank you all so much for being there for us and just surrounding us and reminding us how lucky we are to have you in our lives.
May we make her prouder everyday.
My condolences on the loss of you mother, grandmother, sister. Hold all the good times and her love for you close to your hearts. She may be gone, but she’s only a thought away.
I am sorry you lost your mother. I know she loved you very much and you will miss her greatly. I will remember her as a woman of great character, when Saint Patricks day comes around I will alway be reminded of her she always came into work in her green wig, With deepest sympathy.
My condolences on the loss of your mother, grandmother, sister. Remember the good times and the love you shared, and hold them close to your hearts. Kim may be gone, but she will always be there in your hearts and memories.
My grandma is easily the strongest woman, let alone person, I’ve ever known. I don’t know where my family would be without her, she was the glue to hold us together since I can remember. She probably thinks all that we’re doing for her is too much, but I know she’ll be happy. I’m just one of the many that loved her with all my heart. Before she passed I got the chance to apologize for everything iv done to her such as annoy her or fight with her, and I cant thank her enough for listening. I made her 3 promises that I plan to keep as long as I can. I love you gram and as my uncle jay says to you too, I’ll see ya later.
DEAR KERRY AND JORDAN…..I’M SO SORRY ABOUT THE PASSING OF YOUR MOM AND GRANDMOTHER…. BUT NOW WE KNOW SHE IS AT PEACE…YOU AND YOUR DAUGHTER WILL BE ABLE TO HOLD HER CLOSE TO YOUR HEARTS WITH THE MANY CHERRISHED MEMORIES THAT SHE GAVE YOU. LOVE SANDY
We share in your loss and are thinking of you at this time. Your Mom was a beautiful, loving, strong woman. She loved you all deeply. We hope that time will heal your sorrow, family and friends ease your pain and peace replace your heartache. You have so many great memories of times spent with her and these cherished memories will now become your greatest treasures.
I first met you 15 years ago when I starting dating your son. You were always nice, caring, and always there when I needed to talk. You accepted me into your family right from the beginning. I know you loved Jay, Kerry, and Jordan very much and I came to fully understand that love once Jay and I had our son Chace. I know you adored him and I will cherish the memories of you playing with him, crawling with him on the floor, and on his 2nd birthday riding his little quad. Everything you did centered around your family. I know your at peace and no longer in pain now; I will miss you always but you will never be forgotten.
Kerry and Jordan, I’m so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. Love, Karen
I worked with Kim awhile and she didn’t say much but when she did she didn’t play, we will all miss her, I send my love and prayers to the whole family and friends.
Take care!
Kim. I loved you like a sister, I loved you like a friend. You loved me like a friend and you loved me like a brother. Sometimes more, sometimes less. any how there was love and it was always best. I will miss you my sweet wonderful friend, Now your with your beloved Brian, your mom, your dad and my best friend your brother .. I wish you well on your happy journey to heaven. One day we will all meet again.. a better place, a better time, perhaps the camp up in Maine we so adored. Wherever we meet again, Know I love you and always have. Rest in piece Kim. For now my heart is sad. xoxoxo’s
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Jay, Kerry and Jordan,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom and Jordan, your Grandmother. This is such a hard time, we are sending caring thoughts your way now and always. Your Mom and Grandmother loved you all so much, this was very easy to see whenever I was around her. I am so glad I got to see her before Christmas. She was such a strong person and you can see that in each of you, a great quality to have. You will always have great memories, cherish those now and forever. I know she isn’t here, but only a memory away. She is at peace and in a much better place and can look down on everyone and keep an eye out.
Kim and I were very close many years ago. Like most siblings, we drifted apart in our adult life. She has touched the lives of so many people. It was so good to spend time with you over the holidays this year.
Sister, you will be missed so much my by so many. May God be with you on your journey wherever it may be going.
Kerry& Jay,
I am so sorry for your loss. This is a beautiful photo of your mom she looks exactly like I remember.
Those we love remain with us for love itself lives on, and cherished memories never fade because a loved one’s gone. Those we love can never be more than a thought apart, far as long as there is memory, they’ll live on in the heart.
Mom was my best friend, she would tell it to me like it was. She would try and guide me in the right direction and let me choose…she was usually right. After my grandmother and father passed away alot of people questioned how she would handle raising two teenagers on her own and how we would turn out. I think she did a great job. She taught me how to be proud of who I am and to stand for what I believe in. I will cherish our talks at the kitchen table, two of us dancing and singing to “The Twist”, her calming me down and her and my son playing on the floor. She was a kid at heart.Glad she was able to hear her grandson say “grammy” and give her a kiss goodbye all on his own.”Bye-C-ya girls” as my son would say. A piece of my heart died with her, but it will heal as I watch this family that she created grow. I will miss/love her everyday for the rest of my life. As we would both say to eachother “talk to ya later”, because we didn’t like goodbye.
Jay and Kerry: I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother.
Just close your eyes and you will see
All the memories that you have of me
Just sit and relax and you will find
I’m really still there inside your mind
Don’t cry for me now I’m gone
For I am in the land of song
There is no pain, there is no fear
So dry away that silent tear
Don’t think of me in the dark and cold
For here I am, no longer old
I’m in that place that’s filled with love
Known to you all, as “UP ABOVE”
I was so lucky to be able to share most of my life with my mom. She loved Jay and I, but, we were both kicked to the curb when her grandchildren came into her life. She doated on her grandchildren more then she did us. Jason and I were very happy to move to second place and let our children take first. If you thought that she would do anything for us, she would have found a way to fly to the moon if thats what her grandkids wanted. She was a amazing mother, grandmother and friend. Her qualities live on in Jason, Jordan and hopefully Chace too. She and I always said that we were nothing alike, but thats what made our relationship. I did things my way, and she told me I was a idiot, and she always ended up being right. I am where I am in life, because of my mom. She raised my brother, me and helped me raise Jordan. She took care of those that she loved and the old saying that there will be a void in my life is a understatement. I was with her enough to know what her opinion will be on the decisions that I make and I only hope that her remarks ring in my ears for a lifetime.
Rest in Peace, Aunt Kim. Was so great to get to see you again at Christmas! Be good and say hi to my Grandparents and friends for me – I’m sure they threw you a wonderful welcome party. 🙂 xo!
“May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be ever at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face and the rain fall softly on your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the hollow of his hand.”
Jordan, Kerry and Jason my heart goes out to you during your time of bereavement. I had the pleasure of working with Kim and sharing alot of fond memories throughout the years. I will forever remember her laughter- we would laugh sometimes until we cried. I pray that God surrounds you will love and courage to carry on during this time. Your Grandmother and Mother was a beautiful woman inside and out.
I came into work today to hear the sad news about Kim, your mom, and grandmother. I worked with Kim at Anthem and I have fond memories of her on St. Patricks Day always wearing her green wig, beads and being all decked out for the holiday. It makes me smile to think of her like that. She was a wonderful person and will be truly missed. She talked of her kids and grandchildren often that I feel like I know you. I’m so sorry for your loss
So sorry for your loss. I know your mom/grandma was a big part of your lives, and you will have hard time dealing with that hole she left behind. Remember how strong she was and how much she loved you.
My thoughts and prayers are with Kerry and Jason and their families. I have so many happy and funny memories of Kim in my childhood. My father and her where so close, like brother and sister. My father even named me after her….”Roxanne”. So sad we lost them both so soon but comforting to know they are together. Rest in peace<3
Dear Kerry and Jordon, Often times words can not say enought..
Please know my prayers are will you both and your family.God Bless.
Although we haven’t seen each other in years, I am saddened to hear of your passing. May you rest in peace.
Dear Kerri, Jason and families, Please except my deepest sympathy on the passing of your mother and grandmother. She was a quiet, private lady and I am glad I had the opportunity to work with her at Anthem. She was very proud of all of you and we loved seeing pictures of her grandchildren. She will be sorely missed. Sincerely, Betty Ciaburri
Sorry about the loss of your mother and grandmother. I worked at Anthem with your Mom and grandmother for a long time, she was a very nice person. My thoughts and prayers go out to the whole family.
Jay, Kerry and Jordan, We are very sorry to hear about your loss. She loved each one of you very much. Cherish all of the memories that you have together and you will always be able to keep her in your hearts. Please know that our thoughts are with you all.
Jay and Kerry: We are so sorry to haer of teh loss of your Mom. You are in our thoughts
My niece Kim was always the most kind, courageous and graceful person you could find anywhere, from the time she was able to talk and walk. By setting the example, she has made us all better persons. We may never be able to match her, but we are eternally grateful to her for showing us how we should treat one another. She will surely be missed, but she can never be forgotten.
My mom was my best friend. She would tell it to me like it was, regardless of how I felt. She would guide me in the right direction and let me choose for myself…she was usually right. She taught me to be proud of who I am and stand for what I believe in. People doubted how she would raise two teenagers on her own after Dad and Gram passed away. I like to think she did a great job. No matter what odds she faced, she handled them with grace. She never put herself before anybody, especially family. I will cherish our talks at the kitchen table, her being able to calm me down and the two of us singing and dancing to Chubby Checkers “The Twist”. She loved dancing and music!! Happy she was able to hear my son say “Grammy” and give kisses to her without us telling him to. A piece of my heart left with her but it will heal as I see this family continue on in her spirit as she watches over us. I will love and miss her everyday of my life and as we both used to say “See-ya!”