NEW GLASGOW – John Harold Callahan, 74, New Glasgow, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 10, 2017 in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow surrounded by his loving family. Born in New Glasgow, he was a son of the late John and Irene (Tanner) Callahan. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 34, New Glasgow, a welder at the former Hawker Siddeley, enjoyed fishing, playing cards and spending time with his family. Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Linda (Joyce); daughter, Paula (Brad) Pitts, New Glasgow; son, Johnny (Heather), Merigomish; grandchildren, Wayne, David, and Evan; great granddaughter, Rayna; sister, Sharon (George) Gunton, Dunnville, Ont; brothers, Wayne (Ella); Roger, both of New Glasgow. Besides his parents, he is predeceased by sister, Marg; brother in-law, Jim. The family will receive visitors 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday, October 12th in P. & K. MacDonald Funeral Home, New Glasgow from where funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, October 13th in the chapel with Rev. Dr. Glen Matheson officiating. Family flowers only, donations may be made in John’s memory to Aberdeen Health Foundation Palliative Care Unit Endowment. (please click on link to donate online) To plant Memorial Trees in memory of John Harold Callahan, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.