Riley James McCallum

Riley James McCallum

Riley McCallum Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 5, 2006.
OBITUARY RILEY JAMES McCALLUM November 9, 2004-April 1, 2006 It is with broken hearts, we announce that our son Riley passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2006. In his short life of sixteen months, Riley taught us many lessons including the true meaning of strength and courage. A special thanks to the Montreal Children's Hospital Hematology/Oncology and Picu Staff and all the doctors and nurses involved in Riley's care. All of you have a special place in our hearts. We are eternally grateful for the care, compassion and love you provided throughout Riley's illness. Resting at: Visitation: Thursday, April 6, 2006, from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service at "Our Lady of Perpetual Help" Church, 295 McLeod St., Chateauguay, on Friday, April 7, 2006, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Riley James McCallum Fund, c/o The Montreal Children's Hospital Foundation, 1 Place Alexis Nihon, 3400 de Maisonneuve Blvd W #1420 Montreal, QC H3Z 3B8 514-934-4846 www.childrenfoundation.com

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March 29, 2016

Ten years, baby boy xoxoxo

April 1, 2015

It hardly seems possible that nine years have passed. Thinking of you today and always little one.

November 11, 2013

You were here for just a brief while, but your impact resonates still. Missing you as always.

July 25, 2013

Thinking of you today and always little one.

January 19, 2013

You are always in our hearts.

November 9, 2011

Thinking of you Riley. Today and always.

November 9, 2011

Thinking of you little guy, as ever, as always...

April 1, 2011

Remembering and missing you always.

Sean McCallum

April 1, 2011

Missing you buddy.

Sharon and Mike

November 9, 2010

Remembering angel Riley.

June 13, 2010

Thinking of you always, little one.

April 1, 2010

Neither words nor time can ease the pain of your absence. Missing you today as deeply as ever.

Valerie Pyke

November 9, 2009

Missing you my little Riley Bum!

November 8, 2009

Missing you as always little angel. You remain a guiding force and an inspiration. You will never be forgotten.

Sean McCallum

April 1, 2009

My lil' man Riley,
Deeply reflecting each day on your courage, strength and inspiration and how it guides us through the next.
Missing and loving you , always.

April 1, 2009

Missing you always, little one.

Sharon and Mike

March 31, 2009

Remembering...

November 9, 2008

Missing you so much, little Riley. You are always in our hearts.

Valerie Pyke

November 9, 2008

Happy Birthday, my lil man!

November 9, 2008

Remembering Riley...

Sharon and Mike

June 11, 2008

A random day
A random hour
To the broken heart
Time holds no power

Missing you, little angel.

April 1, 2008

Missing you and loving you, today as always.

Sharon and Mike

April 1, 2008

Remembering Riley.
Nothing can ever take away the love a heart holds dear.

April 1, 2008

My little man Riley,
I miss you so much.
Love always,
Daddy

Time spent with you was so very precious.
Even if only for a very short time.
I hold such special memories,
close in this heart of mine.
To me you were very special,
Much more than words can say.
I still love you now,little angel,
And remember you every day.

November 9, 2007

You are always in our hearts and thoughts, little angel.
We miss you so much.

November 9, 2007

"In the bottom of an old pond lived some grubs who could not understand why none of their group ever came back after crawling up the lily stems to the top of the water. They promised each other that the next one who was called to make the upward climb would return and tell what had happened to him.

Soon one of them felt an urgent impulse to seek the surface; he rested himself on the top of a lily pad and went through a glorious transformation which made him a dragonfly with beautiful wings.

In vain he tried to keep his promise. Flying back and forth over the pond, he peered down at his friends below. Then he realized that even if they could see him they would not recognize such a radiant creature as one of their number.

The fact that we cannot see our loved ones or communicate with them after the transformation which we call death is no proof that they cease to exist."

- Author unknown

November 9, 2007

Many thoughts are with you today, as always...

April 1, 2007

A year has passed and still our hearts break as though not a day has gone by.
Riley showed us how to be strong when dealing with adversity, we use that strength every day to carry on.
Missing you always and loving you forever.

Sharon and Mike

April 1, 2007

Sean and Val,
You are in our thoughts...

There is a link death cannot sever,
Love and remembrance last forever.

Sharon and Mike

November 10, 2006

Sean and Val,
Just wanted to let you know that we are thinking of you.

Jennifer Doran

June 1, 2006

I have only just learned of your loss..and it breaks my heart. What a sweet, beautiful face that I see in his photo. My thoughts are with the whole family.

Kristin and Maddalyn Deal

April 30, 2006

Val and Sean,



My heart breaks for you. Riley was such an inspiration to us all. I just wanted you to know that I think if you and Riley every day.



(PS ~ I posted a message back on April 5th but I do not know what happened to it).

Anita Chandan

April 18, 2006

My dearest Val & Sean,

Almost 3 weeks have passed and not a day goes by that I do not think of you both and sweet Riley. He will always be in my thoughts and a part of our lives. You know what an impact "the Riley Factor" has had on our lives. We will always be there for you.

Lots of love,

Anita

Arjan & Asha Chandan

April 17, 2006

Sean and Val:



Our deepest condolences for loss of your beloved Riley. May God give you and the family strength during this very difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.



Arjan and Asha Chandan



Arjan and Asha

Heather Denman

April 12, 2006

Your love and caring for Riley was truly an inspiration to watch. We all learned many things from his short life. With much sympathy....from Heather "The Float Nurse"

Dave Mcleod

April 12, 2006

Sean & Val,

Our deepest sympathy, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

(Dave McLeod UPS Driver )

Jessica Murphy

April 11, 2006

Even though Riley's stay on earth was short, he has left an impression upon it. My thoughts are with you in your time of healing.

Bill & Pat Soucie

April 11, 2006

Val & Sean-Our sincere sympathies to you both. Your precious son Riley will be your guardian angel throughout your days on earth giving you a strength & courage to carry on & appreciate life.

Michael Murphy

April 11, 2006

Sean and Val

Our deepest regrets and condolences for the loss of your beloved Riley. If we learn anything from the terrible loss of a precious child, it's a reminder to cherish them while we have them.

Love to you both

Mike and Noreen

Carla Chambers

April 11, 2006

Sean and Val

My deepest sympathy, may your hearts be filled with cherished memories, as your little angel shines from above.

Scott Dyson

April 10, 2006

Sean & Val,



I found out about Riley at the service at St. Andrew's United church last Sunday, and I have to say the news came as a complete shock. I hope you are both able to find the strength you need to move on. Take comfort in knowing that Riley's story touched so many people. May God be with you both at this difficult time and try to keep your head up.



All my love and deepest sympathies,

Pam

April 10, 2006

My deepest condolences, Val, to you and your family. I cannot imagine such loss. May you have peace and courage and healing.

With love, Pam (Willow)

kathleen barbato

April 9, 2006

I am so sorry for your loss. My granddaughter Chloe was in the hospital the same time as Riley. Chloe passed away in January. I feel your pain. God Bless.

Tina Barbato

April 8, 2006

I wanted to share my deepest simpathy to you guys. I know exatly what you are going through. May God be with you. Take it one day at a time. Riley will always, always be remembered. Just like we will never forget Chloe. If You ever want to talk, I'm here.

Isabelle Denis

April 8, 2006

Val, Je t'offre mes sinceres sympathie. Que Dieu vous donne force et courage necessaire .Maintenant dis toi que le petit Riley est au ciel et va veiller sur toi et ta famille.Il restera toujours parmis vous.

Je t'embrasse

Isabelle XX

Alan and Marie Campbell/Langlois

April 8, 2006

To All of Riley's Family,



Marie and I are so sorry for your loss. Chris has been telling us for months of Riley's strength and courage. We wish to express our sincerest sympathies to all of you.

Kelly & Eric Bacon

April 8, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May you find strength in one another.

Phyllis & Guy Lemieux

April 7, 2006

We are thinking of you both at this sad time, May God give you the strength to carry on. The beautiful memories of Riley you will both treasure forever. God Bless you Both.

Debbie Clahane

April 7, 2006

Dear Val & Sean,I didn't know Riley

except through Chris, but please accept my deepest and most sincere

condolences. No parent should have to go through what the two of you have gone through. And the courage that Riley showed was something that you both will be proud of forever.Know that Riley is now one of the angels that brought him to you both and that he will never have any pain as long as he is in Gods kingdom.

Dianna Walsh

April 7, 2006

Sean & Val,



My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Be comforted knowing that Riley is resting in peace.

Joelle Nadeau

April 7, 2006

Dear Sean and Val, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May you find strength in one another.

Irene Morrissette

April 7, 2006

Sean & Val

My heart & prayers go out to you during this time in your lives. Chersh the fond memories & may his strength & courage continue in you for a lifetime. God bless.

Michele Tomecko

April 6, 2006

I am SO sorry for your loss. He's such a beautiful little boy! Please accept my condolences. I'll pray for you, your families and little angel Riley. Peace to you all in this hard time.

Annmarie Pardo

April 6, 2006

Val my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May Riley rest peacfully.

Ashley Moore

April 6, 2006

Dear McCallum Family,



I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. You and your family have my deepest sympathies.

All my love and more.

Ashley Moore

Wendy Lavigne

April 6, 2006

Dearest Val and Sean

I can't know the pain you are going through and I am so sorry for your loss. Chris talks of you and Riley alot. I know we can't understand why this happened but god must have needed him. You are in my prayers.

Shauna, Brandy, Jula, Mary-Margaret Anderson

April 6, 2006

Dearest Val & Sean,

We send lots of love and prayers to you in this time of sorrow. Little Riley was such an inspiration and joy during his short time here. You are blessed with a little angel in heaven who will be watching over you and loving you just as you watched over and loved him.

Like an Angel Mariana

April 6, 2006

I'm so very sorry for you loss Val, I know there are know words to be said, just I hope you and yours have peace in your hearts... there is a new light in the sky, Riley James rest in peace.

Alicia King (SCID Group)

April 6, 2006

Valerie and Sean, the pain you are and will be going through will seem unbearable at times. Lean on each other in your time of need. I lost my little angel to SCIDS 12 years ago. It's a path in life you do not wish anyone else has to go through. Grief has many stages, lean on each other during this time. I will be praying for the both of you. God bless you.

Melissa M

April 6, 2006

Val, I'm so sorry to hear about this, my prayers go out to you and your baby boy.

Amy-Tiara MacWatt

April 6, 2006

Dear Val and family..we never met in person..only on a board of shared interest,but I remember well,when you so proudly told us of Riley`s birth..I feel words are not enough right now,so I send you a warm embrace..in the hope you may find the strength to remember your boy with a smile..Blessings.

Jessica, David, Zackary & Kaylee Blair

April 6, 2006

Riley will be in all of our hearts forever. May memories of him bring you comfort in this time of grief. Please know ya'll will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Maria José Valença

April 6, 2006

Dear Valerie and family,my name is Maria Valença,and I'm part of Barb Ballard SCID GROUP.I'm from Brazil and ,like you,we also lost a baby,20 years ago.We know how hard it is to face all that.We have been praying for you to keep strong and not to loose faith.May God be with you every second you need Him to heal your pains.Love,Valenças family.

Kelly Ridgell

April 6, 2006

Valerie and Sean,

My heart aches for you. May you always keep the sweet memories of your little boy near and remember that he is now in Heaven with a perfect little body.

Our prayers go out to you.

Margie (murphy) Mcgrath

April 6, 2006

Sean and Val It is hard to find the words to express the sympathy we have for you at this time of sorrow. Riley will forever be in your heart and mind. Only time will ease the pain. Please know that you and your families are in our thoughts and prayers.

Cindy Fuller

April 6, 2006

Val, so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. May God and his Angels comfort you and bring you peace.

Manon & Bobby Samson

April 6, 2006

Sean and Val, we express our deepest sympathy to you and your family in this time. May your memories and love carry you through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both.

Tim and Tara Davies

April 6, 2006

Val and Sean,

we are truly sorry of the loss of your beautiful boy.

Our deepest heartfelt sympathies for you and your family.

Dawn Culbert

April 6, 2006

May you find peace and serenity in this time of sorrow

Lisa Tatem (SCIDgroup)

April 6, 2006

Valerie & family,

My heart hurts for you as you miss little Riley and go through the services today and tomorrow. My prayers and thoughts are with you, though we are many miles apart.

Darlene Murphy

April 6, 2006

Sean and Val my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.I did not know Riley but I have heard all about this wonderful little boy from Chris and Tammy.

Wendy Lee

April 6, 2006

Many prayers and thoughts to you in this time of sorrow. Always keep the smile of Riley's beautiful sweet face in your hearts. God bless all of you.



(Wendy at Sparta, Montreal)

Johnny aka Mr Squarepants

April 6, 2006

So sorry to hear of your loss, and wishing you lots of Love and Light to help you through this tragic time. The rock and roll Angels will be watching over him and keeping him smiling up there, be sure of that.

Gregory Soucie

April 6, 2006

On behalf of the Soucie Family and the Staff at Sparta, we wish to extend to you our deepest sympathies and our condolences.

Dean

April 6, 2006

Sean & Val, Words can not express the sympathy I feel for you guys, it has been a hard battle and you guys pulled through it. The love you two have for each other is obvious and Riley will live on forever in that love! My thoughts are with you guys.

Pina and Paulo

April 6, 2006

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

Danielle & Hannah Leigh

April 6, 2006

Im so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts. Riley will always be a harvest cutie.

Perry Murphy

April 6, 2006

Sean and Val, we are so sorry for the loss of your wonderful baby boy, Riley. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. You may take comfort in the fact that Riley is an inspiration to us all, through his strength, courage,and his memory. If there is anything you need, or anything we can do for you, don't hesitate to ask. We love you both. And we are thinking of you both. With much love, Perry, Kim, Kaeleigh, and Connor.

Greg M

April 5, 2006

I have only known Riley through his Aunt Tammy. Riley seemed to have brought a lot of sunshine to a lot of people in his time here. My family and I offer deepest heartfelt condolences to Riley's family.

Chrissy, PJ, Taylor & Truen

April 5, 2006

Val and Sean, I am so deeply sorry for the loss of beautiful Riley. He certainly was an inspiration to all who 'knew' him. How such a little boy taught so many people such great things. Thinking of you and praying you find peace.

Karen & Ellie Carter

April 5, 2006

Thank you for sharing your precious boy with us. He is our inspiration. God speed, little man.

Pat (9C)

April 5, 2006

Val and Sean,



Riley's life may have been short, but he was well-loved and cared for by you, his exceptional parents. You have been wonderful, shining examples of devotion and sacrifice in the face of overwhelming challenge and insurmountable odds. Riley's short life was complete because you journeyed with him every step of the way. I wish you peace and comfort in the knowledge that you gave selflessly and fully to your beautiful little boy. He will watch over you as steadfastly as you watched over him. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Reeni & Bryce Wilson

April 5, 2006

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

Norah Mulrooney

April 5, 2006

Dear Sean & Val,

Our sincere sympathy on the death of your dear Riley. May the beautiful memories you have of him help comfort you in the days to come.

Mary Hook

April 5, 2006

It is very hard to find mere words at a time like this but pray is the greatest comfort giver there is if you but let it. Make sure that you do not try and do all the grieving by yourself take advantage of all your support if it close at hand or far far away. Riley will be looking over you and that is the greatest healer spend quiet time and listen to him.

Shawnee Ryan

April 5, 2006

My family's prayers are with you every day. You and Riley have been an inspiration to us all at OHC, and your courage is beyind my inagination. Thank you for sharing your beautiful Angel Riley with us.

Tracy Jansen

April 5, 2006

Your strenght amazes me. No wonder Riley was so strong, he had great leaders. Little Riley has left footprints in my heart forever. God Bless you and your angel

Karen Craig (Dana, Cole & Seth)

April 5, 2006

"Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day

Be still like desert shrub.



Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.



If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way."



Riley made such an impact on so many lives. He will be missed and remembered for lifetimes. Our family wishes you peace during this difficult time.

Cheryl Larche

April 5, 2006

Val,

You and Sean are amazing and strong. What a beautiful baby boy. Riley was blessed to have the two of you as parents.

May God bless you both and give your strength.

Cheryl Larche and family

Hilary Moon

April 5, 2006

I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful baby boy. Please know that in this awful time my thoughts are with you. Riley will live on in all of your hearts forever.

Lydia Timmins

April 5, 2006

Val and Sean, my prayers are with you and your whole family. I know your angel will watch over you.

Bel Fonte

April 5, 2006

Val and Sean, I am so sorry for your loss. You and Riley have been an inspiration. Riley will never be forgotten.

Mary Karowski

April 5, 2006

I don't have the words to express how Riley touched my heart with his strength and courage. He will forever live on in the hearts and memories of all who knew and knew of him.

jennifer Finn

April 5, 2006

Val and Sean,

There are no words I can write that can provide comfort to you at this time. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers!

Jennifer Lariviere

April 5, 2006

"Mothers and fathers hold their children's hands for just a little while...

And their hearts forever"

My deepest and sincerest condolences.

Jamie Seaward

April 5, 2006

Val and Sean,



Our prayers and thoughts continue to be with you through this time. Riley was so courageous and an inspiration to so many. We offer you our sincere and deepest condolences.



Seaward Family

Amy Spurger

April 5, 2006

Val and Sean, I am so sorry you had Riley for such a short time. I am praying for you, that you will find peace until you hold him again.

Alison McDermott (from ivillage)

April 5, 2006

To Riley's mommy and daddy,

May God bless you and give you the strength to carry on. My heart aches for you. My prayer is for your healing and peace, and also that Riley has found peace - though I wish he were still here in your loving arms. I too have suffered through the loss of a son, and understand your pain so well. Perhaps they'll keep each other company until we can be with them again one day. God Bless.

April 5, 2006

Please accept our deepest heart felt sympathies. You are in our thoughts and prayers.



Moore Family

Trish Jackson

April 5, 2006

In your time of sorrow, I join you to offer my condolences. May you find comfort in the arms of everyone who love you, especially the Lord.



We Love Riley and your family...Trish J.

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