Peacefully, on Monday, November 2, 2026, at Reachview Village in Uxbridge, at age 92. James Callan of Port Perry, beloved husband of the late Alice (nee Holt) of 66 years. Loved father of Jayson and his wife Heather of Scugog Island. Loving Grumpy of Rachel (Justin) and Jayda Lyn (Alexandria). Jim is survived by his brother Malcolm (Helen) of Arlington, Washington, USA, and he was predeceased by his sisters Norma, Thelma and Jeanne and his brother George.
Jim was born in London, England on September 26, 1934 and immigrated to Canada, with his family in 1951, eventually settling in Port Perry, Ontario in 1972. Jim loved soccer from an early age, and was one of the founding members of the Scugog Youth Soccer Club in 1978. Over the years, he enjoyed curling, skiing and golfing and was a past member of the Fidelity Masonic Lodge No. 428 GRC. He loved liver and onions and would never pass up a yummy french vanilla and apple fitter when family and friends would visit.
The family of James Callan will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171), on Monday, November 9th from 10 – 11 a.m. followed by a graveside Service at Mount Lawn Cemetery in Whitby. Jim loved animals and will be missed by all of his furry friends, Patchey, Motley, Roodee, Sixx, Frankie, Bowie, Dash, Manilla, Vader and Ziggy. If desired, and in lieu of flowers, memorial donations would be preferred and appreciated if made to Shades of Hope Wildlife Refuge in Georgina, Ontario www.shadesofhope.ca/donate.html Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www.waggfuneralhome.com
