Obituary of Helen P. McCullum

Helen P. McCullum of Saint John, wife of Ronald Earle McCullum passed away unexpectedly in the arms of her loving husband at her residence on Thursday, July 2, 2009. Born in Sunny Corner, Northumberland County on July 24, 1934, she was the daughter of the late William and Annie Porter. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Ronald Earle McCullum and her 5 children; Paula Anne Darling (Charles) of Lakeworth, Florida, Ronald William (Tim) McCullum (Joanie) of Quispamsis, Perry McCullum (Ray) of Saint John, Dana Guy McCullum (Marjorie) of Kingston Peninsula, Myles Andrew McCullum (Sarah) of Saint John. Her siblings; Mrs. Reginald Martin (Noreen) of Black River Ridge, Frank Porter of Dartmouth, NS, and Dianne Porter of Saint John. She was also survived by her 8 grandchildren and 4 great grand children. Helen was inducted to The Saint John Sports Hall of Fame as a member of the 1964 Saint John Alpines Basketball Team, where they won 10 New Brunswick Championships, 2 Maritime Championships, 3 Eastern Canadian Crowns and 3 National Championships. She was a proud longstanding member of Westfield Golf and Country Club and participated in several provincial and senior championships and many Friday afternoon challenges with her closest friends. Golf was her passion; she loved the competition and loved the challenge even more. She made many friends here and around the world playing and touching the hearts of everyone she met. Helen retired from the Delta New Brunswick Hotel in 1998, and from then on was always busy. She loved her golf gals, her bridge games and her Saturday afternoon pals. She loved to entertain, the more the merrier and was always happy with a crowd of friends and family around her. She lived life to the fullest. Helen warmed the hearts of many especially her dear husband Ron, two peas in a pod, they were always together. Cheers. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by Mrs. John MacTavish (Mona), John Allan Porter, William Henry Porter, Mrs. Harold Tobias (Josie) and Clair Howard Porter. We will deeply miss her beautiful smile, her laughter, her kind heart and her wonderful outlook on life! Arrangements are under the care of Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, (506) 634-7424. Visiting will be on Sunday, July 5, 2009 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held from Brenan’s Chapel on Monday, July 6, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. For those who wish remembrances may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of the donors’ choice.