He was born in Roxbury, Massachu_ setts, on Sept. 22, 1941, a son of David and Jeannette (Gonneville) McCallum.
Michael graduated from Old Orchard Beach High School, Class of 1960. He attended USM before receiving a four-year apprenticeship at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, later becoming an instructor. Michael accomplished this while building Old Orchard Beach Tent and Trailer for his parents, David (who was paraplegic) and Jeannette McCallum.
He also owned and operated McCallum’s Excavating for many years. He went to work for St. Hilaire Brothers in excavation and then waste disposal. He ran the transfer station in Old Orchard Beach for many years for the St. Hilaires and the Town of Old Orchard Beach, retiring in 2007.
Mike and his wife, Connie, followed their dreams and traveled West. After arriving at the edge of the Grand Canyon, Mike got out of the truck, took a look, and said, “Let’s go home, Con.” Mike rarely left Old Orchard Beach – going to Saco was a big event.
His hobbies included hunting and fishing, especially with his friends and family.
He is survived by: his wife, Connie (LeBlanc) McCallum; family Roxanne and Boo Frenette of Old Orchard Beach, Cindy and Lee McCallum Corey of Springvale, David and Dianne McCallum of Skowhegan, Deanne and Darrin Hallet of Saco, Jody Murphy of Carver, Massachusetts, Michele and Matt Harmston of Iowa City, Iowa, Keli-jo and John Rowell of Randolph, Massachusetts, 16 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
He is also survived by: his sisters, Mary Plummer and husband David and Irene Bryant and husband Jeff; and his brother, Walter Bedell and wife Patricia, all of Saco.
Visiting hours will be 4-7 p.m. Thursday, March 10, at Cote Funeral Home, 87 James St., Saco. A graveside service will be at 11 Friday at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Saco.
Arrangements are by Cote Funeral Home, Saco. To view Michael’s memorial page or leave an online condolence, please visit cotefuneralhome.com.
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