
CALLAGHAN, Tammy Lynn – 41, of Westfield, Queens Co., passed away Sunday, January 17, 2010, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Liverpool, she was the daughter of LeRoy and Maxine (Croft) Mansfield. Family was very important to Tammy, she was especially proud of her children. She worked at the North Queens Nursing Home as a PCW. Tammy was well-known for her gift of writing poetry. She won numerous awards and even had some of her work published. She is survived by her husband, Joe; daughter Brittany; sons, Steven, Kyle, all at home; brothers, Steven (Cheryl), of Harmony; James (Lori), of Harmony; Gary (Suanne), of Hibernia; Terry (Tabatha Dorey), of Caledonia. She was predeceased by her niece, Myra Mansfield. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A memorial service will be held Friday, January 22 at 2 p.m., from Caledonia United Baptist Church. Rev. John Boddy officiating. Burial will be held at a later date. Donations may be made to a charity of choice. On-line condolences may be made at: www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Dwight & Christine Mansfield
Joey, Steven, Kyle & Brittany
So sorry to hear of your great loss, Know that we are thinking of you all.
Please call if we can help in any small way.
Chris & Dwight
Heather Anthony
T Tammy’s family,I am very sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with you at this time, I worked with Tammy and Maxine at North Queens Nursing Home, and some of my best nursing home memories come from there,
Sylvia and Bruce
She was one of the great ones. Will live forever in our hearts .
Aunt Sylvia
Chris and Shirley Whynot
So sorry to hear the loss of a loved one and a friend. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Judi Wamboldt
Joey, Steven, Kyle and Brittany,
As you know, Tammy was one of my very special students and I loved her to bits. She was thoughtful, intelligent, and a pleasure to spend time with. Her favorite topic of discussion and the one that gave her the most pleasure was her amazing family.
I know the past many months have been stressful and difficult for all of you but you came through for her in the best possible way and she was proud and grateful for everything.
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers and we are at your disposal if we can help you in any way in the days ahead.
Sincerely,
Judi and Bill
Kim Kempton & Adriano Rizza
To say some few words to a cousin I remeber way back when. To Tammy it as been many years since I have seen you although I have never stopped thinking about all my family back home. May you R.I.P. with no more pain. The Lord helped you with the pain if only he could help ease our pain of loosing you. To Joey and the kids. May you always remeber the days when she was happy and pain free. I am sending you hugs and kisses all the way from Ontario. Thinking of you all during this time.
Love you all Kim
brian and kim mansfield
We are so sorry to hear of Tammys passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Deepest Sympathies,
Brian and kim
Callie,Kevin, Cara & Korbin Uhlman
Tammy was always meant to be a Mom, we first met her as Cara’s baby-sitter. She looked after Cara with maturity & so much love for someone only in her teens w/o the practice of her own kids yet. Tammy was a very loving & prideful Mom, but also a very shy & private person, but once she opened up to you, you had a true friend.Will miss her very much!!!
Doug, Valerie, Josh & Breanna Wamboldt
I’m so sorry for your loss, I never had the pleasure of meeting Tammy but have heard many great things about her. Heaven got another Angel today.
With Deepest Sympathies,
The Wamboldt Family
Robert & Sandra Carver
Joey and Family:
This has been a most difficult time for you and and your family.Our prayers and thoughts are with you. May you take comfort in knowing you did everything you could to support and nurture her.
Deepest sympathy
Rob and Sandra
Carolyn Shupe
A brilliant star has been added to our sky. Your beautiful light will forever shine Tammy.
Thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
Aunt Carolyn,
Fredericton, NB
Carolyn Tufts
Thinking of all of Tammy’s family
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad
time .Tammy was a wonderful strong lady who loved her family with all her heart . She will be sadly missed by all who knew her . God has called a very special Angel home .
Kim Fancy-Masland and family
Joey and Family.
Please accept my sincerest condolences on your loss.
Take comfort in the many memories you shared together and cherish them the rest of your lives.
Sincerely,
Richard&Heather Whynot
Maxine,Junior & Family we are so sorry to hear of
your daughters passing,our thoughts and prayers are
with you.
With deepest sympathies
Richard&Heather Whynot
Debbie Herman/Brewster
Dear Aunt Maxine and Jr. & family: ( as I use to know you……….Joan’s eldest daughter, Jr,’s sister):
I want to extend my Sincere Condolences to Your Family. Even though we do not see each other doesn’t mean we do not forget our roots. I send my love to you at this time of sorrow and hundreds of imaginary butterflies. Rest in peace dear Cousin.
God Bless You All,
Love Debbie
Marsha, David,Dalton&Vanessa Freeman
So sorry about your loss. You are all in our thoughts.
Erin Mansfield
Please know that everyone is thinking of all of you (the Callaghan and Mansfield families). I pray that your memories find you some comfort in the time ahead. She was a brave, strong, caring, hardworking women. It was a pleasure to know and work with her.
The Sawyer's
Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time. May your memories of your Mom/wife help ease your loss.
Craig, Cody, Adam and Aron
Wanda, Glenn MacNutt and family
There are no words to express how sad and heavy our hearts are right now. Kindness was one of her most memorable virtues and she had one of the biggest hearts of anyone I have ever know. She made each and every day at work fly by with laughter.
Joey, Britney , Stephen and Kyle you had one of the greatest wife/ mother anyone could ever ask for. Treasure each and every memory of her because she loved you more than anything, and trust me when I say she let everyone know it.
Dana & Lynn Murray
Please accept our sincere condolences,Tammy was a kind sweet girl.The residents & staff at North Queens will never forget her and all of her co-workers loved her for her kind gentle soul.If you need help call out to us.Take care of each other.
DIANE & GLENWOOD HIRTLE
To Joey and his children,Steven,Kyle,Brittany’
So sorry to hear about Tammy’s passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with yo at this time. Love to you all
Diane ,Glenwood Hirtle
Our deepest and sincre Condolences
To Maxcine and Jr for the loss of their Daughter and to the
brothers Steven , Gary , Jimmy.and Terry for the loss of your
sister. No words seem to help at a time like this. But we say them with love..
Think of the good times and the fun times and they will help you thru this. With all our love and hugs to all of you . Hope to see you soon
Rob Callaghan and Kathy Hardill
Joe, Steven, Kyle and Brittany:
We know it has been a tough few months for all of you – and we are so sorry for your heartbreaking loss – wish we were closer, thinking of you all
Love Rob, Kathy and Jason
Terry and Margie Horne
TO Joey And Family.
words cannot express ,how we feel in the loss of a loved one,
we send our prayers and thoughts out to you ,and your children
as you go through this difficult time. take strenght from you friends and family..and remember the good times.
although I have never had the honor pof meeting tammy, I have heard what a wonderful mom,and wife she was,.. she is at rest now .Her pain is over God bless you all and R.I.P. Tammy
Melva, Ivan and family
To Joey, Steven, Kyle, and Brittany. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I have a lot I would like to say to express my deepest sympathy to you and your family; but I know that no words will make the pain go away. Her memory will always live in your heart. Love you guys,
Steven Ringer and Family
Our thoughts and prayers and with all of Tammy’s family in this time of sadness. RIP Tammy
Paulette Moore
To Joey and family, I am sorry to hear of your loss. We only know each other from the Chemo Dept but I will miss Tammys little smiles, even though she may not have felt like smiling, she tried and remained quiet. Your caring for her while in the Dept and her keeping check on you showed a great bond. May your family bond grow stronger, as together, you share your memories of Tammy.
Thanks to you Joey for being helpful and pleasant to the other chemo patinets as we try to forget where we were and why we were there. Thank-you for the opportunity of making both your aquaintenance.
Mark , Cindy, Ashley and Mackenzie Weare
To Joey and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts are saddened with the loss of such a sweet lady. For you, it is extremely sad and we want you to know that we are here to you all, if you need anything. She is blessed to have been loved by you and you are equally blessed to have been loved by her. There is not a lot we can say to relieve your pain, but knowing that she is no longer in pain, is a little help. God bless you and your Family and know that she is where she will be happy and pain free. She is watching down on you from the heavens above with love in her heart … R.I.P Tammy
Tina Kempton
R.I.P my dear cousin Tammy. You are now at peace. To Joey and kids my heart goes out to you. Aunt Maxime and Uncle Junior Steven Gary Jimmy and Terry my deepest condolences. My prayers and thoughts are with you all luv from us all.
Misty, Darryl Canning & Family
To the dear family of Tammy Mansfield/Callaghan; We send our truest and deepest condolences in this very hard time. I had spent many a night shift with Miss Tammy. Many long nights led to many long talks, and I can say without a doubt that her family meant more to her than anything in this world. For you all, she worried, she bragged and she loved. Her fun spirit will be missed by so many people. She has touched all of our hearts. These words are sincere. Take care of and continue to love each other with her strength 🙂
Janie and Brian
Joey, Steven, Kyle and Brittany;
Though there are no words to heal your hurt, take comfort in knowing that Tammy was an amazing, admirable woman, and she truly loved you all with everything she had to give…keep her alive in your hearts and share your memories with each other…she will always be with you…take care of each other…
Kelly Borody
James, Lori and family,
I am so sorry for the loss of a sister and friend. I search for words to comfort you in this difficult time. Please know that I am thinking of you and wish your entire family my heartfelt condolences. Tammy fought hard as James told me and I know she is now at peace. Love each other and hug each other. Family! God Bless.
Sincerely,
Kelly Borody
Lauri (Huskins) Baxter
Dear Joey, your family, and all the rest of Tammy’s family
I cannot imagine how you must be feeling at this time. Tammy fought a huge battle……but it seems tough for anyone to ever win against it. Her battle has ended, and she will suffer no more, as hard as it is, be grateful that she is not in pain or struggling.
Your pain and struggling will someday get better.
Take care of one another and rely on the comfort of family and friends to help you through these terrible days.
Keep your memories alive, and Tammy will be with you forever.
(((HUGS)))
Lauri (Huskins) Baxter
April, Darrin & Zachery Robins
Joey and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Memory is a way of holding on to the things you love, the things you are, the things you never want to lose
Terri Sawyer
Move on, be brave, don’t weep at my grave,
Because I am no longer here, but please never let you memories of me diaappear.
If I die tomorrow, I’d be alright because I believe,
That after we’re gone , the spirit carries on.
Lyrics by Dream Theater
I was so saddened to hear of you loss, my thoughts are with you all.
sylvia &billy
thinking of you Joey;
with your loss. anything we can do. please let us know’
Sylvia &Billy uhlman
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Glen , Nancy ,kyle And Tiffany Mansfield
Our Thoughts Are With All The Family’s.Tammy Will Sadly Missed As Glen’s Cousin.As for me i am glad to have meet tammy and had the pleasure of working with her at the nursing home and she was one of the best caring person to work with.Thinking of you all and all take care….R.I.P. TAMMY
Basil & Margie Fancy
Dear Joe and family…….Our hearts go out to you in the loss
of your precious wife and mother (daughter). Many thoughts
and prayers remain with you. May you find comfort in all your
happy memories. With sympathy, Basil & Margie
Cathy, Randy Conrad and family
We re very sorry for the Loss of your loved one. Both Tammy and Maxine took very good care of our loved ones when we needed their help the most, for that we will always be gratefull . For us they became extended family and we just wanted you to know that we are thinking of you at this time.
Sherman and Tiffany Freeman
Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of Tammy’s family during this very difficult time. You are each in our thoughts and prayers.
Rhonda Fader
I was so sorry to hear about Tammy’s passing,my sincere sympathy to you Joey and all of your family.Tammy will be missed by all who knew her but by you and the children,Maxine and all of the family the most,but remember “Life is not measured in the number of breaths you take but in the moments that leave you breathless”,i am sure there were lots of those moments for all of you.May God bless you all and give you strength in the days ahead.Rhonda
jennifer pat joel amber frail
Joe steven kyle brittany
i want you to know we are all hurting very much and we are so glad to have had tammy as a part of our lives those memerories will be in our hearts always and to you her family we are so very proud of all of you she was a good wife and a wonderful mom who loved you all in a speacial way.
Sue Bissell
A very beautiful tribute to what looks like a beautiful, well-loved lady. My condolences from your cousin in New York.
Roy Fancy
Tammy,
You were an amazing women and what
you brought to those you knew you will live on
forever. You will live on forever in our
hearts. You were a great cousin.
Ron, Suzanne & Spencer Frail
To all of Tammy’s family
We are very sorry for your loss. Our thought’s and prayers are with you.
Toni and Petra Rieg Germany
We are so sorry to hear about your loss of your wife tammy and mom.
We send you, your heartfelt condolences.
Marty
My condolences go out to Joe and his family. My thoughts are with you during this dificult time.
Gail and Paul Fancy
Joey and children, Maxine and family:
I am so saddened to hear of the loss of Tammy. I knew Tammy from years ago and working at the NQNH where I had the pleasure of working with her. She was a wonderful person and I remember her most for her kindness and smile. She had one of the sweetest smiles and i will always remember her for that. She helped me tremendously during my work period there.
May you all know at this time that there are many prayers being rendered for you and even though our hearts go out to you at this time no words can help with the pain. God bless you all at this sad time in your life.
With deepest sympathy = Paul and Gail
Paul and Gail Fancy
Joey and children; Maxine and family
I was so very sorry to hear of Tammy’s passing. It is so difficult to lose someone you love so much. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. May you hold on tight to all the loving memories that you have had over the years and with the memories she will be just a little bit closer.
I remember Tammy fondly of my years of working at the NQNH and how much kindness she showed me during my learning period. – and her smile.
with deepest sympathy
Paul and Gail
Rodney and Shelley Mansfield
To the Family we offer our deepest condolences . Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
donna macnutt(mansfield)
I remember growing up and spending alot of time with tammy when our moms and dads wanted us out of their hair we would all get together …and go across uncle jr’s in the field and play ball ….well girl im hittting a home run for you and im hitting all my heartfelt feelings for you cause god could not ask for any angel like you there are alot but your the most precious in my heart forever……. love you and miss you from your cousin donna…….
Tammy,Wayne & Kaylyn Nevills
Although i have never met Tammy, i understand from the others that she was a wonderful person. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all, know also that she will forever remain in your thoughts and memories.
God Bless.
your cousin Tammy.
Lee,Darlene,Jamie and Lacey
A great loss has been deeply felt by everyone.
Cherish the memories…..she will continue to walk with you all every day.
oncology clinic
Joe and family,
On behalf of the oncology clinic we share in your loss of a wonderful wife and mom. It was a pleasure to care for Tammy. She touched each of us in a special way. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Kristina, Colleen, Annette,Michelle
Misty & Darryl Canning and Family
To the Callaghan/Mansfield Families;
Words cannot express the sadness we feel for you at this time. I can proudly say that I was one of the lucky ones who had the opportunity to have known Miss Tammy. We worked many night shifts together, which left open the ability to have loads of fun and lots of conversations, mainly revolving around her children and Joey. She worried, She bragged, and mostly She Loved with all her heart. It was apparent in every word that she spoke of her family that you were her life. She was one of the most compassionate nurses I have met. She spoke to her residents with genuine compassion. The world will surely miss dear Tammy. Take care of each other. Misty 🙂
Wanda Carver
To all of Tammy’s loved ones I am so sorry to hear of your loss. It is hard to see them go but it is nice to know there is no more pain for her. When you feel pain just remember all the laughs and good times you shared together. R.I.P Tammy.
Heather
Steven
I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Anne Shay Kempton
To Tammy’s family:
My heart and prayers go out to you all at this difficult time. Losing a loved one is one of life’s hardest lessons to cope with. Take heart that there are many people who are praying for you and hope that time will make all your memories remind you of all the happy ones. Memories are a gift that even death cannot take away from you. They will live in your hearts forever. Tammy will live on in her children. A part of her she left with her family.
My heart still longs for the years I lived in Caledonia. I miss my friends and think of everyone often.
Kindest regards.
Anne Shay Kempton & family
Donna Kempton
Joey, Steven, Kyle and Brittany…..Maxine, Jr, Gary ,Steven,Terry and Jimmy …..we are so so sorry for your loss, I never got to know Tammy , but i will always remember her walking to work u would always she her walking the sidewalk but from what everyone says she was a wonderful and lovin’ person but someday Tammy I will get to know u, we will meet one day RIP Tammy
Love ya all
Gilford & Donna
eva weare
it’s a very hard time but would like to share my sympathy with maxine her family as well joey an his family our deepest sympathy from my family .we’re al thinking of you all this time and sorrow we never know when things will strike .we sometimes take life for granted .we should always stop and enjoy every moment of our lives .my prayers are out there to share with all of you .
Craig & Vicki Frail & Family
We extend are most sincere condolences to Tammy’s immediate family and extended family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Craig, Vicki & Family
Vernon & Joyce Hawkes
Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.
God Bless
Sharon Saunders
Tammy will not be forgotten, I will remember the good times at work, particularly her words of wisdom and her ability to stay grounded and keep all of us remembering about the things that really mattered in life-our families and friends. My deepest condolences to her family, very sincerely Sharon Saunders
Gail Vigneau
Maxine and family, I am sorry to hear of your loss. Tammy was a kind and gentle person.I enjoyed working with her as she was very caring of the residents.My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Cheryl, Steven, Katelyn, & Marissa Mansfield
Tammy was a wonderful, loving, kind hearted person. I had the privilege to have been her classmate and friend and she was a sister- in-law like no other. I will always remember her for her laugh, her smile and her beautiful soul.
Joe….. I want to praise you for looking after Tammy during her illness. You were a very loving devoted husband to her and you had three beautiful children together, they are all a part of her and like you said she became a part of you too and made you who you are today. She loved you all unconditionally. I know you will cherish the many blessings of the beautiful years you shared together. You and the kids were the source that gave her the strength and determination to carry on.
Tammy was an angel on earth and now she is an angel in heaven looking down at us. I, as well as many others, was very lucky to have been touched by someone so special and she will remain in our hearts forever. Cherish the memories you have of her. She was the most loving and caring person in the world. We all miss her too and are thinking of you at this difficult time. Anything you need we are here.
Tammy Nickerson
I did not know Tammy, but I wanted to send my condolances. I know many people who knew her, and can see from Facebook that she is well love. Heaven has one more angel up there now. God bless.
Bradley and Lise Kaulbach
Joe and family,
No husband should lose his wife so soon, no child should lose their Mother so soon. Our thoughts are with you all.
Tammy was a kind gentle soul will liked by the residents and staff of the nursing home…she will be missed.
Please accept our heartfelt condolences
Kerry Morash
Joey and family,
Pat and my thoughts and prayers are with you .
Kerry