Obituary of Kami M. Callahan

Passed away peacefully after a valiant battle with cancer. Despite her diagnosis she lived fully and embraced life. Throughout her illness, she was surrounded by the love and support of her extended family and many dear friends. Kami was born and raised in Lackawanna and made her home with her husband and children in Boston, NY. She worked in many jobs where she joyfully helped others. Kami shared her love of reading with the patrons of the Boston Free Library where she was a board member and worked for many years. She loved reading to her little friends during story time at Merit Badge Books. She was an empathetic and compassionate volunteer in the community, a board member of Hamburg Village Engaged where she set up and helped run their free Clothing Closet which served her local community. Kami was a vibrant and much-loved wife and mother who shared much joy, creativity, love and laughter with her family. Kami is survived by her husband, James and their children Liam, Emmet and Kiah, along with her extended family and many dear friends. Kami’s family would like to offer special thanks to her doctors and care teams at Roswell Park and Hospice Buffalo. Friends and family may visit Wednesday from 4-7PM at the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME INC. 3155 Orchard Park Road. 716-675-9027. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Kami’s memory to The Boston Free Library, Roswell Park Cancer Institute or Hospice Buffalo.