It is with deep regret to advise that Malcolm MacLeod passed away peacefully at home on the 20th June 2013 after a fight with cancer. He had been diagnosed with cancer of the oesophagus and had just completed a course of chemotherapy with an operation due in the near future. Sadly it was not to be.
Calum as he was know to all his friends, hailed from the Isle of Lewis and sailed in Blue Star Line as a Carpenter. At one time owning his own fishing boat and later a Salmon farm on the Isle of Lewis.
Many will remember him attending VGSA lunches. Calum was a close friend of Capt. Ian MacKillop and family, who had spent time sailing and fishing with him off Lewis.
He was a most generous gentleman, only sending a book to me he thought I would like from Inverness Airport, while awaiting a flight home after his last treatment. Even at that time he was positive as to the outcome.
Sincere condolences are offered to his wife Anna Mary and all the family. He will be dearly missed
Calum's internment took place at Carloway Parish Church on the Island of Lewis on Saturday 22nd. June.
The family would appreciate donations to their chosen Charity in preference to Flowers.
Anyone wishing to send condolences, the address is:
An acarsaid
2 Carloway
Carloway
Isle of Lewis
HS2 9AW