Passed away peacefuIIy at HuronIea Home for the Aged in BrusseIs, Ontario on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 in her 95th year. Mary was born in Morris Twp. on ApriI 2, 1921 to William and Mary IreIand. She married HaroId Stewart McCaII in 1944 and together they farmed in WaIton before retiring to Seaforth in 1979. She was predeceased by Stewart in 1984. Ioving mother of Dr. John Jack McCaII and partner HeIene Pfeiffer and Murray and Sherry McCaII. Cherished grandmother of Shawna McCaII, Jason and Sheree McCaII, Marcy and John McCaII MacBain, Robin and TaIia McCaII, Dr. CaraIi McCaII and DanieI Hughes and Jarred McCaII. Precious GG of Jaedon, KoIten, AIivia, Kenna, Indre, Casey and CIaribelle. Mary wiII aIso be sadIy missed by Alexandra, CharIes and Tara MacBain, Chris and CheIsea Murphy, Doreen McCaII and Doug ONellI. Mary wiII be fondIy remembered by sisters-in-Iaw, Iois McCaII and Grace McCaII and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister, ellzabeth Ruth (in infancy), brother James and his wife Jeanne, sister-in-Iaw IsobeI Burke and husband Frank and brother-in-Iaw Arthur Ross McCaII. Mary was an active member in the WaIton and Seaforth UCW and she wiII be sadIy missed by her many friends and neighbours.
Visitation wiII be heId at McGlynn FamiIy FuneraI Home, 87 Goderich St. W., Seaforth, 519-527-1390, on Friday, May 8th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeraI service to ceIebrate Marys Iife wiII be heId at Northside United Church, 54 Goderich St. W., Seaforth, on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Mary FIetcher officiating. A reception in the Church HaII wiII immediateIy foIIow the service and interment wiII take pIace in BrusseIs Cemetery.
As expressions of sympathy, memoriaI donations to Northside United Church or the Seaforth Community HospitaI wouId be appreciated and can be made through the funeraI home or by visiting Marys onIine memoriaI at www.mcglynnfamiIyfuneraIhome.com
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Audrey Hackwell & family
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Mary was so special and our whole family loved her and the McCall family. We always loved seeing her smile. Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow.
Connie & Bill Devereaux & Family
Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with your family at this sad time.
Marjory Humphries & Family
To the McCall families our sincere sympathy and condolences on the loss of a VERY special Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother.
Mary was one of the most kind hearted, giving and generous woman we ever had the privilege to know and enjoy talking with. She always took the time to stop and chat and ask after all those she knew and catch up on everyone&&single&&s whereabouts and news. She never appeared in a hurry to be somewhere, standing on the streets of Seaforth was as good a place as any to talk!
Marci spoke about her special letters and my family was fortunate to receive one of her letters upon the loss of Bill/Dad. Her kind remembrances and thoughts of him were special to read at our time of loss, as she spoke of memories that stood out for her and are still special for us to read today. She had an exceptional way about her and spoke from the heart to give comfort to others.
So, well it may not be in “cursive” as she would have done, we do want to pay tribute to her specialness and all her kind deeds and expressions of love she gave to others in their time of loss, and at other times as well.
May you find comfort in your memories and your “special letters” that I&&single&&m sure she shared with all of you.
Fondly remembered,
Marjory Humphries & Family
Ray and Linda McNichol
Mary was a one of a kind to so many people. No one will ever know of the many kind deeds she did so quietly in the community with no expecation in return. We will now miss looking forward to the first Christmas card and letter each year, catching us up on the family happenings. The 13th of McKillop has been a blessed community, and will long be remembered as a great community to have grown up in. Our condolences to each of you.
Ken & Judy Shortreed
Jack,Murray &Family I too remember being at McCalls with Gerald Watson for one of silo unloader episodes She prepared a feast for us!!.As a 16or17 year old I was very impressed and never forgot it. She was a very kind &classy LADY & will be sorely missed in the community Ken& Judy
Pat & Cathy Melady
To all in the McCall family- I have many wonderful memories of Mary. As a young girl I looked forward to the special birthday cakes she made (with a Barbie doll in the centre and the cake as her skirt); and then her birthday phone calls through the years. She was truly a fine lady and will be missed.
Pat & Cathy (McGavin) Melady & family
The Bryans Family
Jack, Murray & families,
Our sincere condolences on your loss. We know you will miss her greatly, she was always a good and kind friend.
Linda, Barbara & Bob
Hal & Geraldine (Dennis) Gaertner
Sorry for your loss. She will be greatly missed.I will always remember her very tasty chocolate squares.
Don & Pat Nolan
our sincere sympathy to all of the McCall family . Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you say your goodbyes to a fine lady.
Bob and Linda Ahrens
Our hearts and thoughts are with the McCall families at this time. Thinking of you at this time.
Alex & Gail
To Jack, Murray, Sherry & Families
Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you at this sad time. May you find strength & comfort from each other.
It is so hard to think of ever having another family gathering without Mary. She was always such a delight to have with us. She had such a great sense of humor along with such talent for writing. We will certainly miss her Christmas letter. She was a beautiful lady inside & out. May she rest in peace.
Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
To Murray, Sherry and girls
Sorry to learn of the passing of your Mother and Grandmother. May your memories of her bring you comfort in the future. We are thinking of you during this difficult time.
Ken & Deb Janmaat
Murray,Sherry and family
Mary was a special lady and will be missed by everyone who knew her. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this sad time.
Natalie & John Gould
Our condolences to the family, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mary was such a lovely lady who always had a smile. We remember her writing such eloquent letters. They will be missed.
John & Natalie
Les and Cathy Glanville
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Merv and Maureen Agar and family
Murray, Sherry, and family,
Our condolences to all of your family on the loss of your mom/grandmother. Merv always said he learned about hard work and dedication while working for Stewart and Mary years ago. We hope your wonderful memories help you through this time.
Carol Baker, Tracy, Brian, & Jayne
I&&single&&m sure Mary would be thinking of all her friends and how she could help or comfort them right until she took her last breath. That was just her style and the reason we loved her. She was our “angel on earth” and will forever be remembered.
susan nichol
Marray and Sherry and families
We offer our deepest sympathies on the loss of Mary in your lives.
Mary was a kind and caring person. She wrote mom a letter after dad died and we will always be greatful to her. We all read it and savoured every word. It helped then and still does now.
Take care.
Susan and Hugh
Dick Burgess
My sympathies to Jack, Murray, and families on the loss of your mother. She has left a great legacy in her children and grandchildren.
Mary Murphy
Dear Shawna,
Just wanted to send my condolences and love to you Chris, Kolten, Jaedon, Chelsea, Sherrie, Muurray and Family. I hope the special times with your Grandma bring you comfort and joy.
Your Grandma and my Mom shared a birthday day, April 2nd.
Hugs Mary, Mom, Grandma
Murray Hunking
Murray, Sherry, and The McCall family. I&&single&&m so sorry for your loss. you are in my thought&&single&&s and prayer&&single&&s at this time.
Murray Hunking
Neil & Marie McGavin
To all Mary&&single&&s family, It is difficult to know where to start when thinking of wonderful memories. Mary & Stewart welcomed newcomers to our neighbourhood and as children were born, the birthday cakes arrived on their special days. Upon completion of installation of the silo unloader in the new silo, Mary prepared a full course meal (at 11 pm at night) for staff of McGavin Farm Equip!! It was welcomed by all! Mary displayed her special touch when she prepared food for the annual Walton turkey supper – little cheese pumpkins for each piece of pumpkin pie. We cherish her memory with fondness.
Marie & Neil
Doug. Nash
To Jack, Murray and Family,
Please accept my sincerest sympathy and deepest condolences upon the loss of your Mother, Mary. Who can ever forget “The Most Gracious Lady” who welcomed everyone into her home and those delicious Roast Beef dinners. RIP !!
Doug. Nash
Andrea Gingerich
Thinking of you during this difficult time but also remembering the happiness Mary was always so willing to share with others.
Jane (Papple) & JD Kuepfer
We often think of Mary, and will continue to do so, even as she is gone from among us. Her kind gestures and compassionate words have always been an inspiration, as she reached out to connect with people, especially during difficult times. She has blessed many lives. Thank you, Mary :)
Carolanne Doig
So sorry to hear of Mary&&single&&s passing. Last time I saw her was at caroling in the hospital and she was in a great mood with Annie&&single&&s wee dog on her lap. Mary and my mom had a great friendship in recent years and the I know my mom will miss her and the lunches and teas they shared. Mary had a long and good life and has left a wonderful family as her legacy. My sympathy to you all at this sad time.
Jacquie McNichol Mohr
My deepest sympathies. Mary was a beautiful person, inside and out. I have two dolls in my cedar chest that she gave me as a little girl. Gramma and Mary will be having a big chat to get caught up!
Ann (Rivers) Preszcator
Dear Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Mary Blake
Murray, Sherry and family. Thinking of you at this sad time.