David McCALLUM Obituary

McCALLUM, DAVID P.,

"THE TOOL MAN", 68, of Cranston, passed away August 7, 2010 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the husband of Sharon (Vigneau) McCallum, they were married 45 years.

Born in Providence, a son of the late Gilbert and Ruth

(Friedman) McCallum. Dave was the owner of Sta-Brite Janitorial Co. and Dave's Tools. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving with the U.S. Army.

Besides his wife he leaves a son David P. McCallum, a grandson Ryan P. McCallum, two sisters June Ballou, Faith Vigneau and several nieces and nephews. He was brother of the late Ruth Peterson.

Calling Hours Tuesday 5-7 p.m. at the Jones-Walton-Sheridan

Funeral Home, 1895 Broad St. at Park Ave., Cranston. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Matthew's Church, corner of Elmwood Ave. and Park Ave., Cranston. Burial with military honors will be held graveside at RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter, RI

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Published by The Providence Journal on Aug. 9, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for David McCALLUM

12 Entries

August 12, 2010

David, Bernie and I are sorry about the loss of your dad. I called Mike and he told me about how fast this all happened. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Vinnie and Bernie Pezzullo

Noreen (Leaver) Hayes, and Family

August 10, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Linda Calore

August 10, 2010

Sharon & Family,

I'm truly sorry for your loss. It has been years since we have been in contact, & I'm sure so much has changed.This is a very difficult time in your life.
I'm sure you have wonderful memories of your life together. Once again our deepest sympathy for the loss of your husband. Here is my email, maybe when you have the time you could email me. [email protected] I will keep you in my prayers.Linda (Vigneau) Calore

Ralph A. Fairman

August 10, 2010

To Sharon McCallum & Family,I am so sorry to hear about David. I would like to send my deepest condolences to the McCallum family for your lost of a good man.

SMR

August 10, 2010

I would like to send my deepest, heart felt condolences to the McCallum family. I have known Dave for many years from the Taunton and Raynham flea markets, and was very saddened yesterday by the news of his passing. Dave was a very fair man, and he will be sadly missed by many who new him. May his family and friends find the strength to get through this very difficult time, and may God bless all of you. Once again, my deepest condolonces to all who knew Dave, he will live in our hearts forever.

Burton Raphel

August 10, 2010

I am really going to miss you Dave, you were a great friend.

john bolandz

August 10, 2010

My sympathy to all my family on Uncle Davids passing

Lynn Bucci-Basile

August 10, 2010

David,
Its has been years since I have seen you but I wanted you to know how badly I feel about your loss. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Lynn

Ryan McCallum

August 10, 2010

I love youu soo much papa. i miss you very very much!!! and you will always be in my prayers and i promise you that i will fulfill your wishes and i will go to college and get a decent job!!! and i hope the tool business is going well in heaven(: im always thinking of the tractor rides and the time i saw you run from the bees(: well i lovee you very very much and you will be missed forever
your #1 grandson Ryan

sheldon summer

August 9, 2010

My sympathy on Davids recent passing. David was a decent man. sheldon summer

john peterson

August 9, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Dawn Motta

August 9, 2010

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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