Lucille B. (Brown) McCallum, a lifelong resident of West Barnstable, died Sunday, February 28, 2021, peacefully at home, surrounded by her family and the people who loved her. She was 103 years-old. She passed away in the home that has been in her family for 120 years, and less than half a mile from the other family home where she was born.
A revered member of the community, she was named the West Barnstable citizen of the year in 2015, at the age of 98. She was active in the West Barnstable Historical Society, Dig and Delve Garden Club, Whelden Memorial Library, West Parish Meetinghouse, The Beach Club in Centerville, and too many volunteer activities to mention in and around West Barnstable.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald S. McCallum in 1985; her son, John S. McCallum, in 2008; and her grandson, Cameron Alexander McCallum, in 1998. She is survived by her granddaughter, Alison McCallum Sprengelmeyer and her husband, Dr. George Sprengelmeyer of Cheshire, Connecticut, as well as her adored and adoring great-granddaughters, Jane and Julia Sprengelmeyer. In addition, she leaves behind a large group of more distant relatives and dear friends whose friendship and devotion she cherished; we will always be grateful for you.
Finally, we would like to extend deep west appreciation to Home Instead Senior Care, especially to Lucille’s regular caregivers, for five years of excellent care that allowed her to stay at home and as independent as possible. In addition, we are extremely appreciative of the VNA of Cape Cod Hospice Services, especially nurse Diane Munsell, who assisted in keeping Lucille as comfortable as possible in the last months of her life.
Services will be held at a later date and will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lucille’s memory to Whelden Memorial Library, 2401 Meetinghouse Way, West Barnstable, MA 02668.
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