James W. Maccallum

RUTLAND – James W. MacCallum, 84, of 171 Intervale Road, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 after an illness.

He leaves his wife of 57 years, Marjorie A. (Bigelow) MacCallum; four sons, James W. MacCallum, Jr. of Worcester, Gary S. MacCallum of Fitchburg, Dennis R. MacCallum and his wife Susan of Baldwinville and Jack S. MacCallum of Rutland; three daughters, Gail F. Christianson and her husband Carl of Rutland, Robin M. Jones of Clinton and Abbie J. MacCallum of Leominster; 14 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. He was born in Worcester, the son of James W. and Abbie J. (Demary) MacCallum, and lived in Rutland most of his life. He was a graduate of Rutland High School and was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II serving in the Asiatic Pacific theatre.

Mr. MacCallum worked 34 years as a machine tester for Heald Machine, a division of Cincinnati Milacron, before retiring in 1984. He was a proud member of the American Legion Post 310 in Rutland and the Rutland Sportsmen’s Club. He coached little league for over 10 years and loved fishing, gardening and hiking. He enjoyed playing drums in several country western bands. Mostly he loved spending time with his grandchildren.

The funeral service for Mr. MacCallum will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 29th, in the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street (Rte. 122A), Holden. Burial will follow in Rural Cemetery, 142 Main Street (Rte. 122A), Rutland. Calling hours are from 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday, May 28th, in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Congregational Church of Rutland, P.O. Box 484, Rutland, MA 01543; or UMass Memorial Hospice, 350 Lincoln Street, Worcester, MA 01605.

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