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1944
Theodore
2018
Theodore Patrick Gahan
May 28, 1944 — May 24, 2018
Theodore Patrick Gahan Jr., age 73 of Malvern, passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2018 in the Aultman Compassionate Care Center. Ted was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado on May 28, 1944 to Col. Theodore P. and Mary (Feeney) Gahan, Jr.
Ted loved his family. Humble, self-sacrificing and endlessly generous, he made others the center of his life. As an avid outdoor enthusiast he enjoyed—hiking, biking, golfing, and skiing. Ted had a natural gift and passion for teaching. His cleverness & fascination for "how things worked" was contagious. His calm demeanor and patience pulled the best out of everyone. With an enormous heart, he listened to any and all that crossed his path. He will be dearly missed for his dry sense of humor, wisdom and words of advice.
He was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and a US Air Force Veteran. Ted was a teacher of Mathematics, Industrial Arts, and Drafting in the Brown Local, Perry, and North Canton Hoover High Schools. He taught Adult Education Classes in Industrial Arts, was a draftsman for BryDet and a member of the 'Tuesday Crew' at St. Francis Xavier.
Ted is survived by Sandra (Oberlin) Gahan, his wife of 48 yrs, daughters, Kristina Dorn of Akron, Meagan Smith-Cuthbert of Green, Maura Gahan of East Charleston, VT; Siblings: Sheila Betasso of El Paso, TX, Maura Gahan of North Quincy, MA, Fr. Tim Gahan of Columbia SC, Michael Gahan of Winthrop, MA, Heidi Newell of Apalachicola, FL, Colleen McFall of Jasper, TX, Madonna Hogue of Amarillo, TX; Grandchildren: Reilly and Dru Dorn, Jacob, Ryan, and Kyle Smith, and Brian and Braden Cuthbert.
Ted was preceded in death by his parents, son-in-law, Claude Smith, sister-in-law, Mary Patricia Gahan, and brother Patrick Francis Gahan
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 125 Carrollton Street, Malvern, Ohio, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 5:00 PM with Celebrant Fr. Vic Cinson.
A private family burial will be in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery at a later date.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Aultman Compassionate Care Center in honor of Ted.
Friends may express condolences at our website: www.bartleyfuneralhome.com.
Ted loved his family. Humble, self-sacrificing and endlessly generous, he made others the center of his life. As an avid outdoor enthusiast he enjoyed—hiking, biking, golfing, and skiing. Ted had a natural gift and passion for teaching. His cleverness & fascination for "how things worked" was contagious. His calm demeanor and patience pulled the best out of everyone. With an enormous heart, he listened to any and all that crossed his path. He will be dearly missed for his dry sense of humor, wisdom and words of advice.
He was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and a US Air Force Veteran. Ted was a teacher of Mathematics, Industrial Arts, and Drafting in the Brown Local, Perry, and North Canton Hoover High Schools. He taught Adult Education Classes in Industrial Arts, was a draftsman for BryDet and a member of the 'Tuesday Crew' at St. Francis Xavier.
Ted is survived by Sandra (Oberlin) Gahan, his wife of 48 yrs, daughters, Kristina Dorn of Akron, Meagan Smith-Cuthbert of Green, Maura Gahan of East Charleston, VT; Siblings: Sheila Betasso of El Paso, TX, Maura Gahan of North Quincy, MA, Fr. Tim Gahan of Columbia SC, Michael Gahan of Winthrop, MA, Heidi Newell of Apalachicola, FL, Colleen McFall of Jasper, TX, Madonna Hogue of Amarillo, TX; Grandchildren: Reilly and Dru Dorn, Jacob, Ryan, and Kyle Smith, and Brian and Braden Cuthbert.
Ted was preceded in death by his parents, son-in-law, Claude Smith, sister-in-law, Mary Patricia Gahan, and brother Patrick Francis Gahan
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 125 Carrollton Street, Malvern, Ohio, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 5:00 PM with Celebrant Fr. Vic Cinson.
A private family burial will be in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery at a later date.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Aultman Compassionate Care Center in honor of Ted.
Friends may express condolences at our website: www.bartleyfuneralhome.com.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Theodore Patrick Gahan, please visit our flower store.
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