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1959
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2024
Malcolm CAMERON Obituary
(1959 - 2024)
Malcolm Paul Cameron, 65, of Ladner, British Columbia, passed away in the early hours of December 11, 2024, with Sandy by his side. Malcolm was receiving palliative care in the final stages of early-onset Alzheimer's, which he wrestled with bravely, honestly, and humanly for over a decade. He was preceded in death by his brother Stuart, and parents Donald and Phyllis. He is survived by his wife Sandy, his children MacKenzie and Brayden, his brother Donald, and many extended family members.
He was born on August 17, 1959, in Weston, Ontario. From an early age, Malcolm had a love for living things, whether that be his beloved horse, a plethora of family dogs, or "the outdoors." Malcolm was drawn early to music and theatre and began avidly pursuing piano at a young age. He carried this passion for piano through the years, leading worship at church, Trinity Western University (TWU) chapel, and long-term care settings, and filling his home and many others with his music. For many, Malcolm will always be remembered at the piano.
Malcolm earned both his Undergraduate and Master of Religious Education degrees from Grand Rapids Baptist College/Seminary. He earned his second MA in Biblical Counselling from Grace Seminary. He went on to pursue a third MA in Counselling Psychology at UBC and later earned his PhD in Counselling Psychology from UBC. Ordained with Fellowship Baptist of Canada and later with the Missionary Alliance, Malcolm served as a youth pastor at West Park Baptist Church in London, ON, before being called to serve as Campus Pastor at TWU, Langley, BC. He was Associate Pastor of Family and Counselling Ministries at South Delta Baptist Church (SDBC) in Tsawwassen, BC. Soon after leaving SDBC, he was called to establish the Peace Portal Counselling Centre at Peace Portal Alliance Church. Spiritual care and counselling were at the heart of his vocational life; his desire to connect meaningfully and deeply with others was manifest in the work he did faithfully throughout his life. If you had the privilege of knowing Malcolm, you felt seen, heard, valued, and encouraged. It was his gift.
Malcolm's family imbued his life with meaning, and he was quick to talk about his wife and children with anyone interested. He met Sandy (Lundberg) when they worked at TWU, and they were married in 1991. Malcolm and Sandy were a team in all their endeavours, navigating life with humour, hospitality, grit, and faith. Malcolm and Sandy welcomed their children MacKenzie and Brayden in 1994 and 1996. Being a father to MacKenzie and Brayden was Malcolm's greatest joy. His hallmark question to them was: "Do you know what I love about you?" His answer: "Everything!"
Malcolm was a lover of the outdoors. A distance runner and skier for most of his adult life, he spent many hours jogging the backroads or breezing down the slopes of the local mountains. He led family and friends in an awareness and fundraising Run for Alzheimer's on the dike in South Delta in 2021. The run featured his affirmation of characteristic hope and assurance for whoever he came to know: "Just be you, because you're a good you."
Malcolm will be remembered fondly for his curious, generous, courageous openness to people and to the adventure of life. He lived out his deeply-held Christian faith with conviction and commitment to personal growth and building community.
The celebration of life will be held on January 25, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at South Delta Baptist Church. The family would love to receive cards in which you share a favourite memory or the impact of Malcolm on your life. Please dress colourfully. Malcolm would love it!
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Memories and Condolences
for Malcolm CAMERON
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Lois fullington
January 23, 2025
I loved Malcom very much..he was amazing on the piano and a listener. Praying for you and the family. Hugs to all.
Jon Congo
January 21, 2025
Sandy, MacKenzie and Brayden, Marilee and I are sad for your loss.
Malcolm was characterized to us as you aptly described him, always leaning into meaningful connection with those he had to do.
My recall of first discovering Malcom and Sandy was that these Cameron's were connected to other Cameron's from Ontario; people who had come to hold significant places in our journey. I knew you were special people from the start.
Not many years later, as my brother and I were attending our father's bedside, it was Malcom who made the hour's drive to join us, wheel a piano into the palliative care room and play hymns softly.
Thank you Malcolm. You were a very kind soul and are missed.
Signe Moorey
January 14, 2025
I didn´t know Malcolm the way that most people did. I was one of his careworkers, and spent time with him after he was sick. The Malcolm I got to know was one who was loved by many. He loved to dance and snap his fingers whenever one of his favorite songs started to play. I saw him dance his fingers over the piano, long after he had forgotten how to play the notes. I saw his neighbours and friends who came over to help out, and to take him for coffee and walks. With my line of work, you often get the beautiful opportunity to see what love looks like. I saw this often with Malcolm in the way his neighbours would go for walks with him, the friends who would take him for coffee, and of course, his spectacularly loving and devoted wife, Sandy, who was there for him through every difficult step of the way. My heart hurts for Sandy, his children, for Corise, and the many dear friends and family that Malcolm´s life touched - including my own. I wish I could have known him sooner and under different circumstances, but I´m grateful to have had the time with him that I did. My condolences to you, Sandy, and everyone who knew and loved this lovely soul.
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