Surrounded by the love of her family, Pearl Marjorie (Regele) McCallum passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024 at Maitland Manor in Goderich.
In her 91 ½ years among us, Pearl was a source of love, care and kindness to anyone fortunate enough to know her. Pearl always approached everyone with a smile on her face and some home baked cookies, sticky buns or her many canned preservatives including chili sauce, pickled beets and many kinds of jam. She enjoyed her countless trips to the cottage, out west, out east and many Caribbean Islands with her husband Harold.
Pearl will be lovingly remembered by her children; Paul and Dianne McCallum of Walton, Ron and Betty McCallum of Walton, Marion McCallum and Merv Soleski of Stratford, Joyce and Jeff “Jake” Brown of Goderich, and Carl McCallum and Suzanne Jessome of Walton.
Memories of a fun and loving grandma will always be cherished by her grandchildren; Cindy, Colleen, Ken; Chad, Janice; Angeline, Carrie, Corey; Luke, Curtis and many great and great-great grandchildren whom she loved deeply.
Predeceased by her beloved husband and best friend Harold McCallum (2011), son-in-law Wayne Hartman (2011), great-grandson Travis (2018), sister Shirley Preszcator (2015), brother Lloyd Regele (2015), and parents Edward Regele and Idella Regele Hubley.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 456 Main Street South, EXETER on Monday, June 24th from 10 – 11:30 AM, where Pearl’s funeral service will be held at 12 noon. Interment Brussels Cemetery.
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Donations to the Seaforth Community Hospital Foundation or Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters would be appreciated by the family.
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Warren Dennis
We were saddened to hear of the passing of Pearl. Please accept our condolences. She was a lovely and kind person. Our thoughts are with you. Warren and Germaine, Joan, Diane and Pete.
Bonnie Cole Arnal
I have many fond memories of Pearl from the time I served at Duff’s United. She was such an integral part of community life. My sincere condolences to her wonderful family.
Gerry Mclaughlin
Very sorry for your loss
Brian and Karen Nigh
Ron and Betty we are sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family as you grieve your mom.
Lee Brown
Dear Joyce and Jeff; I am so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing…May you remember her with loving memories …. Please accept my sincere sympathy
Jack Storey
We would like to offer our condolences to all of Pearl’s family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this sad time.
Jack & Nancy Storey
Ron & Peggy Keys
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our condolences
Marlene/ Dave de Vries
Our Sympathies to the Family! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Treasure the Memories.💕
Paul & Cathy Hulley
To all the McCallum Families, Our deepest and heartfelt sympathies go out to you all at this very sad and difficult time. Cherish the wonderful memories forever in your hearts.
Gerry & Nancy O’Reilly
To all the McCallum families. We are sorry to hear of Pearl’s passing. It’s never easy losing a parent or grandparent. You are all in our thoughts & prayers. Gerry & Nancy O’Reilly
Diane M. Osborn
To the McCallum Family
Please accept my sincere sympathy at this sad time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Art & Barb Breckles
Sending our Deepest Sympathy to the McCallum family at this sad time. Cherrish your many memories of Pearl.
Doug/Gail Schroeder
Deepest Sympathies to all of Pearl’s family. She will be missed.
Marian Finlayson
To the McCallum Family,
My deepest sympathy to you all and your families in the loss of your mother and grandma. May your wonderful memories comfort you at this sad time.
Carolanne Doig
Ron and Betty and Chad and all – my sincere condolences. No matter our ages, this is still a life altering change. Rejoice in the memories. CA
Bill & Karen Ross
To All of Pearl’s Family
We are saddened to read about the passing of Pearl.
Hold your memories close. She always had time to chat and will be missed.
Thinking of the McCallum Family during this sad time.
Paul and Van Kirkby
Our thoughts and sympathies are with you and your family.
I have many great memories of Pearl. She will be greatly missed.
Greg & Kathy O’Reilly
Sincere sympathy on the loss of your Mom/Grandma. Cherish the many happy memories. Thinking of all.
Greg & Kathy O’Reilly
Ralph and Diety Bos
To all of Pearl’s Family
Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
You are in our thoughts and prayers,
Carolyn (McClure) and Gerald Johns
Thinking of the McCallum family as you celebrate a grand lady and a life lived well.
Laverne and Nita McClure
I am remembering having to work in the booth at the Walton Ball Park during the kids ball tournament. Me, Nita never being good at that sort of thing, especially counting back change. All I knew is that I would be working with Pearl MCCallum. I had never met her before. So I sort of tried to explain to her that counting back change was not my high point. She reached in her pocket and pulled out a little pad of paper and a pencil and with such a warm smile she said ” Why do you think i carry this.” That special moment has always stayed with me and i always had so much respect for that very special lady with such a warm welcoming smile who made me feel so at ease that day. Our thoughts are with all of you. You all will have so many memories to treasure forever.
Dave & Jill Jervis
Sending condolences to the entire McCallum family in the loss of such a great lady who loved and lived life to the fullest.
John and MaryLou Driscoll
To the McCallum family
Our heartfelt condolences to you at this time. Pearl will be missed. Cherish your memories
John and MaryLou Driscoll
Joanne Otto
Marion, Merv & family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
terry smith
Our sympathy to the McCallum family. Great neighbours from Mckillop farm.
Kent & Linda Ankenman
So sorry to read of Pearl’s passing. She always made us feel so welcome in their home. Our sympathy to all of the family. You will have oodles of wonderful memories to cherish forever.
Regards, Kent and Linda
Brian & Christie Little
To the McCallum family,
Our deepest sympathies to you all during this difficult time. A lovely woman who will be missed by all.
Marg & Bruce Lamont
Your Mom was a great person. She always had a smile on her face whenever I meet her. She will be missed.
Peter & Frances Kling
Our thoughts and prayers are with all Pearl’s family….
Peter & Frances
Lynne Godkin
To the McCallum family
Sincere sympathy to all of you, Pearl will certainly be missed. May your wonderful memories support you at this difficult time.
Ron and Lynne Godkin
Beth Cooper
Ron & Betty and the entire McCallum family
My deepest sympathy to all of Pearl’s family.
My thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Hilrita Arts
To Ron and Betty and the families:
Sorry to hear of Pearls passing,
May your memories keep her ever near.
Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
John and Hilrita Arts
Joanne Walters
To Joyce, Paul & Dianne & the rest of Pearl’s family: I’m so sorry for your loss. Pearl was a lovely dignified lady who I got to know when she was in the room next door to my mom Winnie at Maitland Manor. You were so good to visit her so often. Our moms have no more pain & sickness & are in a better place now with many fond memories to comfort us. God Bless.
Keith Murray/Cindy Partridge
We would like to share our condolences with the entire McCallum family. Our thoughts are with you at this time.
Dianne Blake
So very sorry for your loss. Pearl was a lovely lady and I know she will be so missed by all who loved her. My condolences to all the family.
Ian and Trudy Scott
Heartfelt condolences to Paul and Di at the loss of his mom. The death of a mother is always sad but remember, she’ll never be truly dead until she’s forgotten and in that regard, she’ll live forever in your minds as long as you live. Ian and Trudy
Pamela Strong
Ron and Betty and the McCallum family
We are Sending you all our condolences and thinking of you all at this time.May you cherish all the good memories to help you through this time .Pam and Pete AKA Jelly
Becky Beuerman
To the entire McCallum family – I am so sorry for your loss of a wonderful lady. I enjoyed my visits with her and she reminded me of my Gramma, always asking if you needed a drink or a treat. She sent me home with a fresh baked muffin one day! Pearl was very kind and compassionate and interested in others, asking me about my family and what the kids were doing.
My sympathies to all of you…she had a life well lived!
Ken and Deb Janmaat
To the McCallum Family
Please accept our condolences at this difficult time.
Ron and Betty you are in our thoughts and prayers. Pearl is at peace now but will be missed
Tisha Prong
Sending my sincerest condolences to the entire McCallum family. Thinking of you during this difficult time. Cherish all the wonderful memories.
Tisha Prong
Ron & Kathy Ward & Family
Sorry to hear about the passing of Pearl. Thinking of all the family at this difficult time.
Allan & Karen Carter
To the McCallum Family.
Sorry to hear of Pearl’s passing. Please accept our condolences.
Cherish your memories.
Deb and Blaine McCutcheon
sorry to hear about Pearl she always left us smiling
Doug & Anne McGregor
To all the McCallum families:
Sorry to hear of Pearl’s passing. Our thoughts are with all of you at this difficult time. Cherish your memories for they will become treasures.
Louise Gillis MacDonald
Dear Family . Please accept my deepest sympathy at Pearl ‘s passing . I am sure she will be greatly missed .My Mildred Gillis lived not too far from Pearl and Harold was her cousin. Though I do not know most of you I do know your loss will be deeply felt. Keep your memories close
Dianne and Bill Dietrich
The McCallum family
Our deepest sympathy to you. Memories are your treasures.
Marie & Neil McGavin
Our sincere condolences to Pearl’s family and friends,
As I write this message, I am listening to a CD of “old tyme mouth organ music” which Pearl loved so much! She was always so willing to help in the Walton community and she enjoyed singing in the choir at Duff’s church.
She is missed by many folks.
Marie and Neil McGavin.
Helen Craig
To Pearl’s Families,
Pearl was a good neighbour and friend on the Boundary for many years. We shared many Duff’s United Church events . Her harmonica songs will remain. A fun loving kind lady leaving many memories .. Our sincere sympathy to the family. Helen Craig and family
Gerry & Barb Williamson
To the McCallum family,
Barb and I would like to express our sympathy and condolences for your loss of a great woman.
May you find peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Lynn Burtenshaw
To Aunt Pearl’s children and their families. I am so sorry for your loss. I know you will miss her very much. I was so glad to get to know her more when I would take dad for his ‘Thursday visits’ when she would provide a hot delicious meal and then we’d play cards. (When dad still drove they would go for a long drive.) I so enjoyed hearing her play one of her many harmonicas and was so impressed with all her needlework creations (a valuable memory, one of so many). Always a smile on her face, a REAL LADY who will be missed by many. Love with hugs. Lynn ❤️🤗
Chris
My condolences, such a loss. Lots of love Chris and barb
Joyce Braecker
So sorry. To hear of Pearls passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time
Doug & Joy Elliott
Sending our condolences to All of Pearl’s family. May your awesome memories be held close to your hearts ❤️
Bill Soldan
To Pearls family…our sincere condolences. Pearl was a beautiful lady, inside and out. Treasure all the memories she has left you and she will always be with you.
Bill and Linda Soldan
Barbara Durrell
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of a great lady. She will truly miss by all who knew her. Our thoughts and prayers are with your whole family and friends.
Cathy McDonald Flaxbard
My sincere condolences to the McCallum family. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Joyce Williamson
Condolences to all Pearl’s family, especially Ron and Betty.
Now you can rest easy Pearl!
Bill Duffy
I was very sorry to hear of Pearl passing away my sincere sympathies to McCallum and Regele Families. Bill Duffy
Evelyn Vincent
To Pearl’s family
SIncere sympathy in your great loss. Sounds like an amazing lady.
May the good memories help bring peace and comfort.
Hugs and prayers
Bev and Doug Nicholson
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Aunt Pearl, the last member of Dad’s (Russel) siblings / in-laws, you were always so caring and sincere, with a warm smile and of course, fashionable.
Dad looked forward to his weekly visits in his later years and I have fond memories of visits and celebrations at the family farm in past years.
We all miss you and will treasure our memories.
Love Bev and Doug ❤️
Gordon & Irma Pryce
Our sincerest sympathy to you all at this sad time. Remember the good times and her special smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Gordon & Irma Pryce
John Munro & Rose Burgess
Sorry on hearing of Pearl passing away. We extend our thoughts and prayers to all the families. John Munro
Donna McClure
Sending out sincere condolences on the loss of Pearl. May you find peace and comfort knowing she is at rest. From Donna McClure & family
Kari Biesinger
We are so sorry for your loss Marion, Merv n Family
Mom, Kevin n I are thinking of you’s in this trying time
Karen Cronin
Marion, Merv & the McCallum family
Sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. May beautiful memories get you through the difficult days ahead.
Karen
Gwen McDonald
My condolences to Paul, Dianne, and the McCallum family on the passing of Pearl. I had the opportunity to meet Pearl once a few years ago when she was vacationing on Manitoulin Island. I remember she was full of “vim and vinegar “ so I am sure you will have some great memories and stories to help you through this difficult time. Take care.
Ann Preszcator
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Keisha
The kindest, sweetest lady I had the pleasure of meeting. My heart is with the whole family. Pearl will be missed 💜
Keith & Gloria Wilbee
To the McCallum family, our deepest sympathy to all of you. Pearl was a special friend to us over the years and of course we shared music. Her kindness to all was a special gift she shared with all who knew her along with those sticky buns if you were lucky enough to get some.
Dorothy Cummings
Pearl was a sweat lady. Always enjoyed meeting her out and about. My condolences to her family.
Kevin Dutot
Sorry to hear of Pearl’s passing.Good memories of a great lady.
Gerald and Anne Ryan
To all of Pearls Family: Our deepest sympathy to you all. Pearl will be missed by all of you. She was a good friend.
Rick and Margaret McInroy
To the entire McCallum family,
Please accept our condolences.
Treasure your memories of this wonderful lady.