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McCall's Funeral Directors and Support Team |
| David A. McCall (Owner - Funeral Director) |
| David was born and raised in Victoria and is a
third generation funeral director. He started in the funeral profession
in 1977 after graduating from the University of British Columbia with
his Bachelor of Commerce. David has been heavily involved with the
Funeral Service Assoc. Of BC and was instrumental in the passing of
the BC provincial government's new Funeral Services Act. Licensed
funeral director in BC.
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| Stuart Carrol (General Manager - Funeral Director) |
| Stuart was born in Winnipeg and grew up in Alberta.
He entered the Alberta School of Mortuary Science in 1968 and worked
in both Edmonton and Calgary. He has been a licensed pilot since 1971
and served proudly for 13 years as a General Duty Auxiliary Constable
with the R.C.M.P. Stuart started with McCall's in 1981 and became
general manager in 1993. Licensed funeral director in Alberta and
BC.
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| John D. Ellwood (Assistant Manager - Funeral Director) |
| John was born in Vancouver, BC and graduated from
high school in Victoria. He worked in Winnipeg; graduating from the
Western School of Mortuary Practice in 1988. John is a member of the
Rotary Club of Colwood. He served the Victoria Police Department as
a Reserve Constable from 1991 to 1994 and as an Auxiliary Constable
with the West Shore RCMP from 1994 to 2002. He offered his time working
at Memorial Arena and presently works at Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre.
John started with McCall's in 1988 and became assistant manager in
1994. Certified celebrant and licensed funeral director in BC.
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| G. Paul Taylor (Office Manager) |
| Paul, a native Victorian, became a CGA in 1974 and
worked for various local companies before joining the staff at McCall's
in 1987 as the office manager and accountant.
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| Craig A. Williams (Funeral Director) |
| Craig was born in Vancouver, British Columbia and
raised in both Nanaimo and Victoria. He graduated from Brentwood College
School in 1993 and from there attended Camosun College in Victoria.
He graduated from the San Francisco College of Mortuary Science in
1999 and then began his career at McCall Brothers Funeral Directors.
He is the fourth generation McCall to be working for the family firm
in which he takes great pride. Licenced funeral director in BC.
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| Audrey Waldie (Executive Secretary) |
| Audrey was born and raised in Prince Rupert, BC,
but later moved to Vancouver, BC where she graduated from Point Grey
High School. In 1985, Audrey moved to Victoria where she remains happily
married to Rob and is a mother to 3 grown children. Audrey enjoys
dog training and shows, power boating, and exploring the gulf islands.
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| Linda Herr (Secretary) |
| Linda was born and raised in Edmonton, AB. After
living in Winnipeg, Waterloo and Vancouver, she and her family moved
to Victoria. In the past, Linda was mainly employed by accounting
firms before joining the staff at McCall's in the fall of 2001.
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| Robin M. Heppell (Funeral Director) |
| Also a native Victorian, Rob is a fourth generation
funeral director. He received early training at his grandfather and
uncle's funeral home (Egan
Funeral Home) in Bolton, ON. Rob has been associated with
McCall's since 1986. He is the first funeral
director in Western Canada to be awarded the CFSP
(Certified Funeral Service Practitioner) designation by the Acadamy
of Professional Funeral Service Practice. Certified Celebrant
and licensed funeral director in BC.
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| Norman S. Fiss (Funeral Director) |
| Started
with McCall's at the beginning of 2000. Licensed Funeral Director
in BC.
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| Richard Vigar (Funeral Director) |
| Richard was born and raised in Victoria. He took
his training from the B.C. Institute of Technology. Richard worked
in Calgary and the North Island before coming back home and starting
with McCall's in the spring of 2001. Licensed Funeral Director in
BC.
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| Bruce Robertson (Funeral Director) |
| Bruce was raised in Vernon, BC. He has worked as
a licenced funeral director in Vancouver, Courtenay and Victoria.
Bruce joined the McCall's team in December 2001. Licensed Funeral
Director in BC.
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| John B. McDonald (Funeral Director) |
| John McDonald was raised in Port Alberni, BC.
He received his funeral director training in BC and Alberta.
John has worked as a licensed funeral director in Powell River, Nanaimo,
Edmonton, and Victoria. He joined the McCall's team in December 2003.
Licensed Funeral Director in BC.
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| Jim Gilmour (Funeral Attendant) |
| Jim was born in Winnipeg and raised in Victoria.
He has been in the retail sales industry for most of his career. He
started working part time for McCall's in 1994, before starting full-time
in 1996.
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| Dave Perry (Pre-Arrangement Consultant) |
| Dave was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Dave is a graduate
from the Salvation Army School for Officers Training and served as
a pastor for 28 years. He served as president of Goodwill Enterprises
for many years. As a member of the Victoria Rotary Club he continues
to be involved in many community services. In 1994 Dave became involved
in the pre-arrangement services concept. His vast experience enables
him to assist the public in making wise decisions that meet their
individual funeral needs. Dave joined the McCall's staff in the early
spring of 2002. Certified celebrant.
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| Audrey Morris (After Care Specialist & Pre-Arrangement Consultant) |
| Audrey was born and raised in Swan River, Manitoba.
She has been involved in the service industry in Victoria, working
with Totem Travel, University Travel, and Coast Capital Savings (formerly
Pacific Coast Savings). Her husband, Doug, serves for the Royal Canadian
Navy and they have two sons. Audrey is the sister of Kevin Armstrong,
a former McCall's employee and her father, Bruce Armstrong assists
McCall's as a funeral attendant. She joined the McCall's staff at
the beginning of 2007. Audrey helps families with necessary paperwork
after a death occurs, and also before the time of need through prearrangement
consulting.
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