Gary Callaghan

Gary Artz Callaghan "Kid Callaghan", age 60, of New Glasgow, passed away suddenly Sunday, July 9, 2023. Born in Madison, Wisconsin, he was a proud Canadian. He was a son of the late William "Blinker" and Shirley (Dee) Callaghan. Gary was employed with the Pictou County YMCA and was a former employee of Atlantic Superstore. He was well liked, had a large, diverse group of friends, a contagious laugh and an ability to remember times and dates. He enjoyed many years training and coaching at the Albion Boxing Club. He also enjoyed Tarzan movies and was a dog lover; he will be missed by his dog, Cyrus. Gary is survived by a brother, James, New Glasgow; aunts: Eva Dee and Ann Callaghan; uncles: Aubrey (Ethel) Dee, Herbie (Carol) Dee and Charles MacLean; several cousins. Visitation 7-9pm Thursday, in R.H. Porter Funeral Home, 55 Almont Ave., New Glasgow. Funeral 11am Friday, in First United Church, 81 High Street, Trenton, with Rev. Rosemary Godin officiating. Burial in Holy Cross Cemetery. Donations in his memory may be made to the SPCA.