10 September, 2013
Virginia “Ginny” Callander, 64, of Hopkinton, passed away Monday,
September 9, 2013 at her home surrounded by family. Born in Freeport, NY,
she was the daughter of the late Mary (Byrns) and Cedric Callander.
Ginny was a long time employee and Corporate Event Manager at the
MathWorks. She grew up in Newton, MA and attended the University of
Massachusetts. Ginny loved to decorate her home, write, travel, and spend
time with her family and in particular, her granddaughter.
She is survived by her daughter, Karen McNemar and her husband Tommy of
Milford, CT. She also leaves behind a granddaughter, Sarah McNemar (her
Love Bug); 3 sisters, Marianne Byrne, Susan Lifton, Bonnie DeVinney; as
well as many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by a brother, Michael
Callander.
A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, September 14th, from 1- 4 pm,
at the Hopkinton Country Club. In lieu of flowers, donations can
be made to Earth Limited, the conservation and education non-profit
organization at Southwick Zoo (2 Southwick Street, Mendon, MA 01756). The
Southwick Zoo was a special place for Ginny. She spent many Mother’s days
and other special days there each year with her daughter and
granddaughter.
Arrangements are under the care of the Chesmore Funeral
Home of Hopkinton.
