Pauline Callahan (Holte) passed away November 27th in Florida. Born in Boston, she was raised in Canton and graduated from Canton High School. Pauline was a woman of many talents. She was an avid horsewoman for over 40 years, loved singing karaoke with her wide circle of friends, and would bring her karaoke machine back to share with family in the summers. Pauline had many interests, and many careers. She loved to cook and owned the PJs Coffeeshop in Walpole, before indulging in her love of photography, and changing careers to own Elliot's Camera Store. She had a strong connection with people and loved the challenge of being a saleswoman, and found great success in the Classified Advertising Department at the Boston Globe, winning many awards. Pauline's love of family was strong and she delighted in spending time with best friend and husband, Kevin, her children, their spouses, and her precious grandchildren.
Beloved wife of Kevin Callahan of Brooksville, FL and the late Herbert Mansfield. Mother of Lauren McLaughlin and her husband Robert of Sharon, Daniel Lyman and his wife Claudine of Thornton, CO and the late Richard Timothy Lyman. Sister of Donna Wood and her husband Russell of Foxboro. Grandmother of Katherine Pike and her husband Stephen of Norton, Kevin McLaughlin and his wife Hannah of Mansfield, Conor McLaughlin of Sharon, Faith Lyman and Christopher Lyman both of Thornton, CO. Step-mother of Shane Callahan and his wife Kristen, Shannon Callahan and her partner, Jay Dumont, and Meaghan Miller and her husband Bryan, and their families. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Sharon, Saturday January 7th at 10:00 am. The service will be followed by burial at Rock Ridge Cemetery in Sharon.