Janice McCallum

April 20, 2014

Home Obituaries Janice McCallum

Peacefully surrounded by her family, at her residence, on Sunday, April 20th, 2014, Janice (Garrah) McCallum, of London.  Beloved wife of Peter for 39 years.  Cherished mother and friend of Matt.  Dear daughter of Frank and Fannie Garrah, of Brockville.  Loving sister of Martha Haggett (Claude Desjardins), Laura Parkes (Andrew), Mitzi Borelli (Andrew) and John Garrah (Katherine), and sister-in-law of Mimi Garrah, Glen McCallum (Cheryl) and Penny McCallum.  Predeceased by her brother David Garrah and her twin sister, Jane Lindsay.  Janice will also be missed by many nieces and nephews.  Visitation will be held on Friday from 2:00 – 4:00 and 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, where the memorial service will be conducted on Saturday, April 26th, 2014 at 3:00 p.m.  Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Janice are asked to consider the London Health Sciences Foundation – University Hospital Dialysis Unit.

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~ John and Gillian Dupre

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~ Penny Eizenga

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~ Judy and Manfred Harth

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~ Liisa Rahkola and Rosemary McLellan

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~ Bob & Debbie Schram

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~ Marjorie Snow

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~ Cecily, David and Eleanor Boyle

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~ John Cotie

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~ Stephen Mazurek & Family

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~ Mom & Dad McCallum

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~ Liz, Marty, Nancy, Shelley and Wanda c/o Dr I Hramiak @ SJHC

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~ Rod & Deb Andress

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~ Bruce & Mary Jane Leslie

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~ Miller Thomson LLP (London Office)

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~ Irene Hramiak

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~ Paul Atkison

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~ Laura Ryan

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~ Peter Lindsay

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~ Laura and Andrew Parkes, and family

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~ Joey (Cudworth ) Tuttle and family

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~ Rideau Valley Conservation Authority

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~ Marilyn Walsh

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~ David Manness

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~ Hilda Illes

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~ Mimi Garrah

Peter and Matt, Thinking of you at this very difficult time. I have so many special memories of Janice. Her smile, her sense of humor and her amazing courage are just some of the things that made her such an amazing person. She will be missed.

~ Beth Swarbreck

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~ Martha and Claude

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~ Francine NEVAY

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~ Shereen Mazurek

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~ Shereen Mazurek

Pete and Matt and Frank and Fannie and the Garrah family. Many, many wonderful memories of Jan and the family. I pray that her loving spirit will surround you with comfort and peace. God bless all of you!

~ Allison Garrett

Just remembering the neighbourhood get togethers at Harry's. Jan was the life of the party! God bless her.

~ Greg and Myrna Schneider

We are sending you our sincere condolences on the passing of your dear wife Jan. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time. ((((HUGS)))) too from Cecily, David and Eleanor.

~ Cecily, David and Eleanor Boyle

May you find peace in your heart and a smile on your face thinking about all the wonderful times you had together. God bless Janice. Regards and sympathy, Francine Nevay

~ Francine Nevay

Jan made everyone around her better. She will be deeply, deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

~ Jeff and Elaine Mahon

Dear McCallum Family: We've loved you ever since we moved in next door so many years ago. We've shared laughs and heartaches but this is the biggest heartache to deal with. Jan, was a beautiful human being with a positive attitude and a warm giving heart. Her love of life was evident in the way she tended her beautiful garden and in the way that she took such an interest in others. We will miss her a great deal and send our love and prayers your way on this very sad day. Love, Donna & Noble Supersad

~ Donna & Noble Supersad

How very sad we are to learn of Jan's passing. What an inspiration she was Peter and Matt! Mike and I have such great memories of our short time knowing Jan. You are both in our hearts.

~ Pam and Mike Sheahan

Our sincere condolences to Peter and Matt and all of the family. Though we never met Janice personally, we heard about her and her courage through Martha. Janice was blessed to be surrounded by a loving and supportive family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.

~ Fern and Sue Desjardins

To Peter, Matt and all Jan's family. We are truly saddened to hear of Jan's passing. She was such a warm, strong and loyal woman. We shared some wonderful times together - so many laughs and great meals. She was blessed to have had you, Peter and Matt in her life. Our hearts go out to you at this very difficult time.

~ Jim and Bobbie Brooke

My thoughts are with both the McCallum and Garrah families. Deepest sympathies.

~ Doug Hone

I am so saddened to hear of Jan's passing. I have known, admired and loved her my entire life and I know that she will be so missed by all of her friends and family. Peter and Matthew, my thoughts are with the two of you and all of the Garrah family. I hope that you can take comfort in the knowledge that you were blessed to have shared your lives with such a beautiful soul. Love and Blessings, your cousin Liisa.

~ Liisa Rahkola

Peter, with sincere sympathy please know that our prayers are with you and your family. May your precious memories be a comfort as we send thoughts of peace and courage.

~ The Perl family

Dear Peter and Family May the fondness of memories past help fuel the joy of remembrance and the embrace of those who now support you. Our sincere condolences, Bob & Debbie Schram

~ Bob & Debbie Schram

My sincere condolences for your loss.May God grant Janice the peace she so justly deserves and comfort to all who loved her.

~ John Cotie

am so sorry to hear of Janice passing from time i known her she was a very loving caring lady my thoughts and prayers go es out to u and your son and garrah family. from niece Bobbie -Joe Mccallum-hodder

~ SheilaGaudin-Mccallum

Heartfelt sympathies to you Peter and Matt. My thoughts are with you.

~ Sandra Mason

Jan spread such joy and laughter in all our lives. I will miss her infectious good humour and generous heart and gorgeous smile. I will be wearing my red lipstick in her honour. Hugs to you both Peter and Matt.

~ Terri Paul and Stephen Sims

My deepest sympathy to you all. As a family, you have suffered so many losses, but you have also been a family so full of joy, love and laughter. Janice and Jane were icons of vivacious beauty and spirit when I was growing up in Brockville. I am sure that they are together again with their wonderful brother,David, beaming down their vibrant smiles at us all. Alive in our hearts, but still so deeply missed.

~ Catelyn Thornton

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I will always remember Janice for her beauty, wonderful smile, and warm personality. Even through her struggles she never complained and was so courageous. Janice was truly an angel and may she rest in peace. With sympathy and Love Shereen Mazurek xoxo

~ Shereen Mazurek

Our Deepest sympathy to Fannie and Frank and their beautiful family.

~ Martha O'Shaughnessy and Sandy Hunter

A sad day for the Garrah and McCallum families. Inez and I reminisced this morning about both Janice and Jane. Their spirit could fill a room. Always remembered! Mike and Inez

~ Michael and Inez O'Shaughnessy

Peter sorry for your lost of your wife My mother and sister remember you well on Brock St. Some time we can e-mail each other bruce1947@cogeco.ca Bruce Jannack,,

~ Bruce Jannack

Peter, Mr and Mrs Garrah and family, Bill and I were very saddened to hear of Janice's passing on Easter Sunday. Her infectious laugh, her bright smile, her kind and gentle nature are the memories we hold. May the beautiful essence of Janice help you in the days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Debra and Bill.

~ Debra McCord and Bill Cody

Nora and I send our heartfelt sympathies. We are deeply saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers will be with you all.

~ Peter and Nora O'Shaughnessy

Mr McCallum, Matt, and family, I was very sad to hear the news. Mrs. McCallum was a wonderful person - I have so many fond memories from my youth spending time with your family. I'll always remember her as a kind, warm, and fun family friend. May family, friends, and good memories help you through this difficult time. My thoughts are with you

~ Jordan Brooke

To the McCallum and Garrah families, I pray that memories of happy times together will help you all through this sad time. I remember Janice as a beautiful person, inside and out! May God surround your families and hold each of you closer. Heartfelt sympathies,xoxo.

~ Carol (Lindsay) Cooper

Our deepest and most sincere sympathies to both the McCallum and Garrah families. God bless you all. You are all in our thoughts and prayers ! !

~ Fernande and Claude Dupuis

David and I wish to express our deepest condolences to Peter and Matt and the Garrah family. You are in our thoughts.

~ David Haynes and Lisa Fischer

My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. Hugs!!

~ Liz Lindsay

Peter and Matt, thinking of you and many precious memories I have of Jan. She was a very special lady and she touched the lives of everyone who knew her. Sincere sympathy to you and your family.

~ Val Cameron

Peter and Matt, you have our very sincere condolences. Please know that our thoughts are with you.

~ Peter and Louisa Boone

We are so sorry to hear of Janice's passing. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with the Garrah and McCallum families at this most difficult time.

~ Dorothy Garrah, Kathy and Rusty Martin

We hold a very special place in our hearts for Jan, she will be missed by everyone in our family. She was a dear friend and we will remember her for her radiant beauty, her zest for life, her courage, her warmth and of course her fabulous sense of humour.

~ John and Sue Hammond

We send our heartfelt condolences to the Garrah family, particularly John & his family Katherine, Jacob and Kaitlin. It is the family fabric that gives us our sense of identity and belonging. Live everyday, celebrating the many memories you will have of Janice because in this way her spirit will continue to live strong through each of you. From all of us here at RVCA.

~ Rideau Valley Conservation Authortiy

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