In Memory of
Dr. Roisin Colm
McCallum (O'Doherty)
McCallum (O'Doherty)
1924 - 2018
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Obituary for Dr. Roisin Colm McCallum (O'Doherty)
McCALLUM, Dr. Roisin Colm
nee O’Doherty
Peacefully at The Carpenter Hospice, Burlington on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at the age of 94. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Alan McCallum. Loving mother of Dr. Andrew McCallum (Dr. Annette), Claire Prost (John), Fiona Dutweiler (Jed), Dr. James McCallum (Lisa) and Richard McCallum. Cherished Granny of 13 grandchildren and GG of 2 great grandchildren. Predeceased by her great granddaughter Isla Prost. Roisin is survived by her sister Dr. Bríd O’Doherty. Roisin had a long and productive career in public health. She was widowed at the age 43 years and successfully returned to medical practice while raising five children on her own. She retired as Medical Officer of Health in Waterloo Region in 1994. As per Roisin’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Visitation at SMITH’S FUNERAL HOME, 1167 Guelph Line (one stoplight north of QEW), BURLINGTON (905-632-3333), on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 from 5-8p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Paul the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, 2265 Headon Road, Burlington on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at 11:30a.m. Private family interment, Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, if desired, donations may be made in memory of Roisin to The Carpenter Hospice or Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
nee O’Doherty
Peacefully at The Carpenter Hospice, Burlington on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at the age of 94. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Alan McCallum. Loving mother of Dr. Andrew McCallum (Dr. Annette), Claire Prost (John), Fiona Dutweiler (Jed), Dr. James McCallum (Lisa) and Richard McCallum. Cherished Granny of 13 grandchildren and GG of 2 great grandchildren. Predeceased by her great granddaughter Isla Prost. Roisin is survived by her sister Dr. Bríd O’Doherty. Roisin had a long and productive career in public health. She was widowed at the age 43 years and successfully returned to medical practice while raising five children on her own. She retired as Medical Officer of Health in Waterloo Region in 1994. As per Roisin’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Visitation at SMITH’S FUNERAL HOME, 1167 Guelph Line (one stoplight north of QEW), BURLINGTON (905-632-3333), on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 from 5-8p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Paul the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, 2265 Headon Road, Burlington on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at 11:30a.m. Private family interment, Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, if desired, donations may be made in memory of Roisin to The Carpenter Hospice or Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
