McCALLUM, Dwight W.
RCMP Assistant Commissioner (Retired)
Peacefully at home, at the age of 74. Beloved husband to Dianne (née Holland). Loving father to Christopher (Kerry) and Kimberley (Brian Strowbridge). Proud and cherished grandfather to Addison Jane, Raeghan Marie, and Ella Anne (Strowbridge). Will be dearly remembered by his brother Bert McCallum (Joyce), sisters; Carolyn (Robert Thomas), Nancy (Doug Kelly), his mother-in-law Edwena Holland, sister-in-law Gail (Robin Rickard) and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Predeceased by his parents Gwendolyn (née Jones) and Murray McCallum, his father-in-law Hartley Holland, and brothers-in-law Fred Holland (Wendy) and Richard Holland (Bonni).
Family and friends are invited to visit the Hall of Colours of the Beechwood National Memorial Centre, 280 Beechwood Ave. Ottawa on Thursday May 19, 2022 after 1 p.m. Memorial Service will be held in the Sacred Space at 3 p.m. followed by interment at the Royal Canadian Mounted Police National Memorial Cemetery. Click here to register for livestream.
In memoriam donations may be made to The Corps of Commissionaires, the RCMP Veterans’ Association, Ottawa Division or the Canadian Cancer Society.
Family would also like extend their heartfelt thank yous to Dr.Tina Hsu, Oncology, the nurses from SE Health care team Amanda, Serenity and Tara, and a special thank you to Dr.Michelle Casey for your compassionate and ongoing caring support during this difficult time.
Digital Guestbook
Alex Geddes
ALLEN BURCHILL
I extend my sincere sympathy to Dwight's family at this difficult time. It was indeed my good fortune to know such a positive, energetic and gracious person with so much respect for his fellow human beings.
Linda McEwen
My condolences to the family, this man was a true
gentleman, very respected
Cathy Wadden
Dear Dianne and Family. So sorry to hear of Dwight's passing. May you find peace and comfort knowing others share in your grief. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Cathy Wadden
Larry and Linda Bennett
Dianne and family, we send our deepest sympathy to all of you for your loss. We are sure that you will treasure all the good memories of such a fine husband and father as Dwight was. I have many memories of our times serving together on Fredericton Highway Patrol and of the good times we had playing music together. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Larry and Linda
Don Miller
What a sad and absolute shock to hear this terrible news. Dwight and I grew up together in Gaspe and were best friends through school. cubs, scouts and all of the things that kids and neighbours go through. When the McCallums moved to Sandy Beach I remember the sliding parties on toboggans, flying saucers and sheets of cardboard down the long hill behind their house. So many happy memories including having taught his sister Carolyn and brother Bert when I started teaching in Gaspe in 1968. I last saw Dwight at Gary Mabe's funeral in Ingleside a few years ago and we were able to share some of those cherished memories. My deepest condolences to the McCallum Family. We have lost a good man but we will never forget him!
Rodger Parnell
Sincerest condolences to Diane and family. Dwight was a good comrade, and mentor from various shared experiences in "J" Div and HQ, i have lots of fond memories. May he rest in peace.
Gary McNeill
To Dwight's family. So sorry to hear of Dwight's passing. I worked with Dwight in Riverview NB in the late 1970's/early1980's. I'll never forget his huge friendly smile and huge Ovation guitar. We played a few tunes together back then. My family members and friends in the Keswick Ridge area where I live now have nothing but kind words and the utmost respect for Dwight.
Jocelyne Smallian-Khan
Very sorry to hear this news. It was an honour to work for, and learn from, him for a few years at NHQ. He was always so nice and pleasant. Deepest condolences to family and friends.
Kerry & Linda Kreitzer
Many happy memories for me going back to when Dwight and I were little boys playing at Sandy Beach in Gaspé and my family visiting with his. I believe the last time I saw Dwight was at the McCallum family reunion in Gaspé some 20 years ago. I recall an evening where we were both standing on a makeshift stage singing our hearts out (there were others as well) with Dwight strumming his guitar.
Our condolences to his immediate family as well as relatives and friends. A truly sad time that can only be lessened by reflections on the past.
Bev and I are deeply saddened by the loss of Dwight. Great memories of playing old timers hockey or golf with Dwight, parties, dinners and socials with Dwight and Diane and always lots of laughter. Diane, we extend our condolences to you and your family, Dwight will be remembered. Alex and Bev Geddes