Marjorie A. McCallops

May 12, 2008

Marjorie A. McCallops, 63, formerly of DeGrasse, died Monday at the Samaritan Keep Nursing Home where she had been a resident since April 1, 2001.

Mrs. McCallops was a certified nurse assistant at the Samaritan for many years.

She was born in Russell, NY, February 12, 1945, a daughter of George E. and Florence R. Carrara Colton. She graduated from Know Memorial High School in 1963. She married Jerry E. McCallops July 6, 1963 in DeGrasse.

Mrs. McCallops was a volunteer coordinator for WPBS Television in Watertown.

Besides her husband of Watertown, she is survived by 2 daughters, Lori Knaul, California and Barbara Maitland, Watertown. 8 grandchildren, 1 great granddaughter. 2 brothers, Louis Colton, Colorado and Everett Colton, Tennessee. Nieces and nephews. 2 sisters, Betty Anselm and Gladys Sayer and a brother,George Jr. in infancy, predeceased her.

The funeral will Thursday 10:30 am the Reed & Benoit Funeral Home. Burial will be in Sunnyside Cemetery, Great Bend following cremation. Calling hours are Wednesday from 4p – 7pm at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the 2nd Floor Residents Fund at the Samaritan Keep Nursing Home.