Aubrey McCallum

Obituary of Aubrey McCallum

Peacefully on Sunday, August 6, 2017 at Craigwiel Gardens Nursing Home in Ailsa Craig, Aubrey Lorraine McCallum of RR#6 Strathroy passed away at the age of 86.  Loving husband of the late Rose Marie McCallum (nee Campbell) for over 57 years and Mary-Lou for the past 6 years.  Beloved father of Jim (Kathleen) McCallum, John McCallum, Constance (Blair) Stewart and Robert (Wendy) McCallum. Survived by his 9 grandchildren; Angela McCallum, Pamela (Jeff) McCallum, Everett (Lindsay) McCallum, Daniel McCallum (Trevor Schram), Lindsay Thompson, Matthew (Sherri) Thompson, Erin McCallum (Aneesh Bose), Ryan McCallum and Bernadette Brown. Proud great grandfather of Olivia, Alexis, Luke, Ben, Henry, Johnny, Jack, Ila Rose and Rory.  Dear brother of Donald (Carol) Hawkins of London, Betty Hogg of Guelph and brother-in-law of Tena (Grant) Calwell of Strathroy, the late Margaret McCallum of Dutton, the late Russell (Grace) Campbell of Iona Station, Pat Campbell of St. Thomas and Keith (Paula) Campbell of Denfield.  Uncle Aubrey will be greatly missed by many nieces and nephews.  Fondly remembered by his extended families in the U.S., the Erickson’s and the Montpetit’s.  Aubrey was a long time serving member of East Williams Municipal Politics as well as Warden of Middlesex County.  His true love was operating Bonnie Brae Farms with his family and spending his winters in Florida.  Friends will be received at DENNING’S OF AILSA CRAIG, 519-293-3331, on Wednesday, August 9th from 2-4 & 7-9 PM where a funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 10th at 11:00 AM with Rev. Doug Miles officiating.  A private family interment to follow in Nairn Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers the family requests that charitable donations be made to the Craigwiel Gardens Nursing Home or a charity of your choice.  Online condolences accepted at www.denning.ca.