Shirley Constance MacCallum
1928-2017
The family of Shirley Constance MacCallum of Riverview and
formerly of Saint John announces her passing in Moncton on March 11.
Born New Year’s Eve, 1928, she was the only child of R.
Kenneth Wills and Jessie Van Wart Wills, the wife of George B. Cooper,
Q.C. of Riverview, and the widow of John D. MacCallum, Q.C. of Saint
John.
Shirley was a devoted helpmate to the latter from 1953 until
his death in 1982, not only nursing John through prolonged illnesses
but also fervently supporting his legal practice and 30-year political
career. One of her proudest achievements was lobbying for the
establishment of U.N.B.’s Saint John campus with him.
Shirley revelled in her role as mother and grandmother too, playing
both beautifully, yet maintained her own identity.
A graduate of Mount Allison (BSc, 1950), she completed a
dietetics internship at Montreal’s Royal Victoria Hospital
and then worked as a dietician at the D.V.A. Hospital in West Saint
John. Later she turned her energy to volunteering. She sat on the
board of the Saint John Free Public Library for 25+ years, was a
longtime member of the Board of Sessions of Centenary-Queen Square
United Church, and was an active participant in the University
Women’s Club, the Girl Guides, and various causes involving
women’s rights and social justice.
Shirley also belonged to the New Brunswick Craft Council.
Combining her sewing talent with entrepreneurial ability, she saw a
business opportunity in the clothes she made for her
daughter’s Barbies and created a beloved line of handmade
toys–some of which are in the permanent collection of the New
Brunswick Museum.
Shirley remained in Saint John until 1997 when she married
her college sweetheart, George B. Cooper, Q.C., of Shediac. She lived
in the Moncton area enjoying retirement with him until her
death.
Shirley is survived by her husband, George; son R. Kenneth
MacCallum (Theresa) of Wilton, Connecticut, daughter Patricia
MacCallum-Lord (Stephen Lord) of Ottawa, daughter Susan
MacCallum-Whitcomb (Colin Whitcomb) of Halifax, and six grandchildren:
Stephanie Lord of Saint John, Maritie and Jonathan Lord of Ottawa,
Duncan Whitcomb of St. John’s, Sophie Whitcomb of Halifax,
and Lauren MacCallum of NYC.
Arrangements are under the care of
Brenan’s Funeral Home, Saint
John. At Shirley’s request, there is no
visitation; a private service will be held later, followed by
interment at Fernhill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, charitable
donations may be made in her name.
www.BrenansFH.com

Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Shirley Constance MacCallum – 1928-2017.source

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