May 13, 2008      

WATERTOWN, N.Y.  —  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. 

Born Feb. 12, 1945,  in Russell, daughter of George E. and Florence R. Carrara Colton, she graduated from Know Memorial High School in 1963.  

She married Jerry E. McCallops on 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 two daughters, Lori Knaul, Calif. and Barbara Maitland, Watertown; eight grandchildren, a great-granddaughter; two brothers, Louis Colton, Colo., and Everett Colton, Tenn.; nieces and nephews.

Two sisters, Betty Anselm and Gladys Sayer and a brother, George Jr., in infancy, died before her. 

The funeral will 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 15, the Reed & Benoit Funeral Home. Burial will be in Sunnyside Cemetery, Great Bend following cremation. Calling hours are 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, at the funeral home.  

Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the 2^nd Floor Residents Fund at the Samaritan Keep Nursing Home.





Information provided by Reed and Benoit Funeral Home and Newzjunky, Watertown, N.Y.