Dear Val,
So sorry , we did not learn of Don's passing until this week. Our deepest sympathies to you all. What a wonderful son, Evan, has Don left as his legacy. Our love to you,
Kathy and Bob Newton

Dear Val and Evan, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Don was a wonderful man, a joy to be around. I was so privilaged to have known and worked with Don at Urbandale Appraisals. 
Don helped train me and was always so helpful, considerate and professional. Don was a joy to have known, I feel quite blessed to have crossed paths with him. He had a good soul. 
 My prayers go out to you, your family and his friends, as he will be greatly missed and fondly remembered always in out hearts.
May Don rest in peace, and you find strength knowing that Don is now watching over you from a greater place.

Love,
Geertje

Val, Evan, Jim, Ken & Family, So, so sad to learn of Don's passing - I had a wonderful chat with him on Canoe Lake last Labour Day weekend. Great memories of summers when he was a guide at Wap.
My prayers & thoughts are with you all.
Sincerely,

Val & Family,
Deepest sympathy.  Thinking of you.

Val & family,
Our deepest condolences on the loss of Don. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Val and Evan, 
 We are heartbroken at the loss of my dear cousin Don.
I have many happy memories of Metcalfe Avenue, family holiday celebrations and long, lovely summers at Metis, playing on the beach.You are in our hearts, our thoughts and our prayers.  Love from Deane (Cornell) and husband Jan Hartgerink

Val,
 I was sorry to hear about Don. My deepest sympathies to you and Evan. I remember having  a good time with Don and you last fall. Having some laughs around the dinner table. My prayers are with you.

Val and Evan, I want to extend to you my sincere condolences in writing. I know you will miss Don very much. He was the light of your lives.He came from light and has returned to light. His good nature, positiveness and humour made  him someone I am thankful to have known. We'll miss him up at the lake, he was so much a part of our times together at the cottage. His spirit will forever live on in our hearts.

Val and Evan,
We're very sad  to hear about your loss.  This is actually all of our loss.  Donny was a wonderful, funny and inspirational person.  The cottage life won't be the same without him.  We will always remember him as will the many whom he touched over the years.

My deepest and heartfelt condolences to Val and family
Guy Mayer

Dear Val and Evan, our sincere condolences. It was wonderful to see and hear Don's great laugh at Andrea's. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Barbara and Joel, Ottawa

Don left me with far too many memories to remember, and too little time for more.

I was lucky to have the priviledge of working with Don at Affiliated Appraisers. He was always a positive presence in our office and he will be greatly missed. We have lost a good soul. My sincere condolences to his family.

Valerie,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. 

Leila Farrah (OPS)

Val,it's with deep sorrow that I write this note.I have numerous fond memories of Donny. My sincere condolences in these tough times, stay strong.
love Chris

My sincere condolences for such a loss of an amazing, loving partner and Dad. So much love and support thoughout the years. I marvel at how you were there for each other. Don is with you in Spirit and is at rest. May supportive Peace surround you. Lots of Love, Meredith Kerrigan

Val and family, so sorry to hear about Don. I had not seen Don is quite a while but always thought he was such an outstanding guy. May he rest in peace. Doug McJannet (Aurora, On)

I worked with Don for several years at Affiliated Appraisers. I as well as everyone else at our office feel great sadness for we will never see his wonderful smile or hear any positive words of wisdom.  He was such a positive person and great role model.  I am praying for his family now in hopes they find strength to overcome this great loss.  I miss you and won't forget you Don.

My very sincere condolences for your loss to Val, Evan, and all of Don's family and friends. I'm so glad I had the opportunity to have dinner with you and Don some months ago, and will remember how good and happy he looked at that time. Lots of fond memories too from family gatherings in Algonquin Park. 

Kathy Fox (Gatineau, Qc)

Dear Val, My sincere condolences. We are so sad to lose our fellow C.I.T. 1971. What I admired most about my friend Don was his positive nature (...something we recognized in each other a long time ago). Don, your presence will be keenly missed by many. May stars shine on thy journey. Love, Bernard Leman, Toronto.

We are so very sorry for your loss. He will be dearly missed. 


Elizabeth S. Brinton,
Coeur d' Alene, Id.

I was fortunate enough to have met Don in the early 1990's and worked with him at Affiliated Appraisers for many years. I learned so much from him as he was a true professional. We always enjoyed his friendship and was a gentleman in every sense of the word. I know I will miss very much. God-speed Don.....your friend, Scott Thompson

Valerie and family, I am so sorry for your loss.  May all the wonderful memories and stories you have keep you strong during this difficult time.  You are in our thoughts and prayers.  Heather Baxter (ops)

Val, my deepest condolences to you and Evan. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

I only met Don on several occasions but it was obvious from those few times that he was great person who really cared about people and his family and that he had a great sense of humour. He also fought against great odds and yet always maintained a cheerful and optimistic outlook. Valerie and Evan - my sincere condolences for this tragic loss and may the many fond memories you have of Don warm your hearts and sustain you.
Wally - Ottawa Police

It was a great honour to work with Don at Affiliated Appraisers.  I will always think fondly of him with his subtle humour and infectious laugh.

Our deepest condolences to you Val and your family.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
James and Lisa Kelleher and Family

Dear Val and Family, my deepest sympathies for your loss. Val, you're on my mind and in my prayers. Stay strong and know that Don is in a good place. 

Sincerely,
Cindy I (ops)

Valerie, 
I am so sorry to hear about your loss.  My condolences to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time of sorrow.  May you find strength in each other!!!

Val and Evan,
Don was an inspiration to us all, with his ready wit  and easy laugh , he had a way of  making everything look good.
A good man.
Love 
Bobby and Dawn

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Donald McCallum

August 17, 1953 – February 20, 2012

McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home and Chapel

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