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Malcom MacCallum

Malcom MacCallum

MACCALLUM, MALCOLM (HARROP) - 1923 - 2012 - Malcolm (Mac) MacCallum 88, of Moncton passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2012 at the Moncton Hospital after a two month illness. Born in Gunningsville on July 7, 1923 son of the late Charles and late Luretta (Harrop) MacCallum. He was a veteran of World War II, serving as a Corporal in the Royal Canadian Signal Corps from 1942-1946 in England and Holland. He received a special medal from Holland for staying after the war ended and helping to re-establish their communications systems. Mac will be sadly missed by his wife of 59 years, Marcia (Wilson); his two sons Beverly (Char) and Graham (Becky) of Olathe, Kans, and his daughter Gayden, Moncton, brothers Alexander (Sandy) Hamilton, ON, Allan (Kay) and George (Eileen) of Moncton; four grandchildren Michelle, Scott (Stephanie), Lauren and Luke; three great-grandchildren, Rhianna, Aidan and Ashlynne; a god-daughter Kathy Sessamen of Saint John, several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his daughter Carmen, his brother Archie, killed in action while serving in Holland, December 5, 1944, brothers Neil and Joel, four sisters, Esther, Lois, Maryellen and Lucy. Mac was a long time member of the Wesleyan church and served as a board member, choir member, Sunday School Supt. and teacher. Mac retired from CNCP telecommunications after 34 years of service. During those years he worked as a lineman, installer and wirechief in various areas of the Maritime Provinces and also in Ontario and Quebec. For ten years he worked in the Saint John office before being transferred to Moncton in 1962. He had the ability to construct, remodel and repair almost anything, therefore had very few idle moments. Summers were spent in his gardens, in the cottage at Beulah Campground or camping with family. Mac and Marcia twice visited the cemetery in Holland where Archie was buried, visited all of the 48 states with the exception of two, England, Scotland, Germany and Switzerland.
Visitation will be held on Monday, February 13 at the Moncton Wesleyan Church from 1:00 – 2:00 pm. Funeral service commencing at 2:00 pm with Dr. L. D. Buckingham officiating. A reception will follow in the atrium. Donations in Mac’s memory may be made to Kingswood University, (Bethany Bible College), Building Fund of the Moncton Wesleyan Church or the charity of one’s choice. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Fair Haven Funeral Home, 1177 Salisbury Road, Moncton (506) 852-3530. The family invites you to send online condolences to www.fairhavenmemorial.ca

 

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  • Margie Huffman on February 15th, 2012

    “Sorry to hear about Mac. I have so many wonderful memories of all of your family while I lived in Moncton. Praying that you will know God's peace and comfort.”

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  • Carl & Beatrice Brander on February 13th, 2012

    “Dear Marsha & family,

    Carl & I were saddened to learn of Mac's passing.
    We are praying God will be with you in this time of sorrow and grant you strength for the days ahead.”

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  • Lev and Iva Bradley on February 13th, 2012

    “Marcia & Family: We are sorry to hear of Mac's passing. We have valued his friendship over many years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you feel God's presence during these difficult days. Sorry we will be unable to attend the visitation and Funeral as we are in Florida. Your friends Lev. & Iva ”

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    Don & Vi Mackenzie on February 13th, 2012

    “Marsha & family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you today.”

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    Valerie Closs on February 11th, 2012

    “Our condolence to you and your family. Sorry our family is unable to make it down for the funeral but wanted to let you know that we have very fond memories of Uncle Mac. I always picture him and dad with their straw hats working in the garden or making up crazy inventions to make their tractors/equipment run just a little longer. Our prayers and thoughts are with the family, we will all miss him very dearly and we will hold a special place in our hearts for him.
    Rick, Valerie, Ben and Dakota Closs”

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