Maureen Carr (Callahan)

Carr, Maureen Callahan - May 30, 2019 - Born in Batavia to the late Francis and Gertrude Callahan. Mother of Maura (Pat) Duffey, Jack (Sandy) Carr, Katie (Kent) Conshafter, Maggie (Tom) Marren and the late Eileen Rutter. Mother in law of Don Rutter. She was the proud grandmother to Marty, Danny and Molly Rutter and Colleen and Bridget Marren. Brother of Patrick (Ellen) Callahan. She loved being aunt to Mike (Judy) Callahan, Michelle (Kenneth) Stegeby and the late Kevin Callahan. She was widowed from her long time companion Cyril Geary and her ex-husband John J. Carr. Maureen graduated from Mount Mercy Academy in 1952. After high school she worked at the Courier Express. In the 1970's she was a catholic school teacher in the Ken-Ton area, spending many years as an English teacher at St. John the Baptist in Kenmore. Maureen then became a Real Estate Broker for Metro Colvin for 30+ years. When her children were young, she loved to spend the summer at Windmill Point in Canada. She had a very wide circle of friends, forever staying in touch with them. Maureen will also be remembered for her beautiful laugh and her ability to hold a crowd with her wonderful story telling abilities. The family will receive friends at the C. Mertz and Son Funeral Home, Inc. 911 Englewood Ave, for Memorial Visitations Friday, June 7th from 4-7 PM. All are invited to attend a Memorial Mass at St. John the Baptist Church (1085 Englewood Ave. Kenmore, NY) Saturday, June 8th at 10:45 AM. Please share condolences at www.mertzfh.com