McCallum, Jean
March 05, 1926 ~ October 13, 2024
McCallum, Jean Bessie Barbara (Brooks) – With great sorrow the family announce her passing on October 13, 2024 at Trillium Villa in Sarnia, in her 99th year. Jean was born in Wyoming, Ontario, March 5, 1926, the daughter of the late William Oswald and Lottie Loretta (Lucas) Brooks. Predeceased by husband Charles Edwin McCallum (2011) of 40 years. Loving mother of Larry Tanner (Judy) of Petrolia, Linda Walker of Sarnia, and Sandra McInnis (Ken) of Chatsworth. 7 grandchildren – Timothy (Rosemarie) Tanner, Thomas (Megan) Tanner, Rebecca (Jeff) Esch, Lori (Ken) Lam, Scott Patterson, Adam (Karla) Mclnnis, and Stacey Gunn. 17 great grandchildren and 7 great great grandchildren. Predeceased by siblings Leslie Brooks, Dorothy Chivers, and Gordon Brooks, Many nieces and nephews. Jean had many fond memories: growing up Wyoming being raised by her father, working for many years at the Petrolia Gasket Factory, enjoying country living in the small hamlet of Oakdale with gardening, canning, and church life at Oakdale United, farming in Dawn Township with Charles, and retirement at Queen Victoria Place in Petrolia. Much thanks go to the Albany Retirement Village in Petrolia, Twin Lakes Village Retirement and Trillium Villa Nursing Home in Sarnia for their many years of kind and compassionate care.
Cremation has taken place. A private family Interment Service of Jean and Charles will take place at a later date at the Alvinston Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the C.E.E. Hospital Foundation (ceehf.ca) would be appreciated by the family.
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Many Memories will continue to be treasured/cherished and to ‘The Family’ Our deepest heartfelt condolences at This Time & May 🕊️Charles/Jean🕊️ be at an Everlasting Peace Together
You mother was an amazing woman. I’m thankful to have so many memories with her. when she was at Twin Lakes Terrace Retirement Home. i was one of Dietary Aide that served her meals to her and I enjoyed spending time with her. Until we meet again Jean. 💕💕
My thoughts and prayers to you and your family during this difficult time.
Our deepest sympathies to all of Aunt Jeans Family. So many memories with this special lady! Live Ron & Cheryl Saunders Family
Sending my condolences of Jean’s passing. Jean and Charlie were good friends and neighbours of my parents, Betty and Jim Leitch in Oakdale.