Sam McCallion was a Canadian painter and photographer best known as Hazel McCallion‘s husband, one of the longest-serving mayors in Canada.

He was also the co-founder of The Streetsville Booster, a local newspaper that covered the news and events of Streetsville, Ontario.

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• Full name: Sam McCallion
• Date of birth: 1920s
• Age: 70s (at the time of death)
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Canada
• Nationality: Canadian
• Profession: Printer and photographer
• Height: 176 cm
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Hazel McCallion (m. 1951–d. 1997)
• Children: Peter, Linda, and Paul
• Relationship status: Married (until death)
• Net worth: $1.5 million

Early Life & Education

Little is known about Sam McCallion’s early life and education. He was born in the 1920s, and his parents and siblings are also unknown.

He presumably received some formal education, as he could work as a printer and a photographer.

Personal Life

Sam met Hazel Journeaux, his wife, through the Anglican Young People’s Association in 1945. They married on September 29, 1951, and moved to Streetsville, Ontario, in 1951.

Sam McCallion and Hazel McCallion had a happy and lasting marriage that spanned 46 years. They had three children: Peter, Linda, and Paul.

Sam McCallion was a supportive husband who encouraged his wife to pursue her political career. He was also a devoted father who spent time with his children and taught them various skills.

He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and playing cards. He was a member of the Streetsville Rotary Club and the Streetsville Historical Society. He was also involved in the Anglican Church and the Royal Canadian Legion.

Career

Sam McCallion worked as a printer and a photographer for most of his life. He started his own printing business in Streetsville in 1954 and later expanded it to include photography.

He printed and photographed various materials, such as business cards, flyers, brochures, wedding invitations, portraits, and landscapes.

He also printed and photographed for The Streetsville Booster, a local newspaper he and his wife founded in 1964. The Streetsville Booster covered the news and events of Streetsville, such as sports, politics, culture, and history.

Sam McCallion was the editor and publisher of the paper, while Hazel McCallion was the reporter and columnist. The paper ran until 1970 when Hazel McCallion became the mayor of Streetsville.

Net Worth

Sam McCallion’s net worth at the time of his death was around $1.5 million. Although, he never disclosed his income or assets.

However, he earned a decent amount of money from his printing and photography business and The Streetsville Booster.

Death

Sam McCallion died in 1997 from Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive brain disorder that causes memory loss and cognitive impairment.

He was diagnosed with the disease in 1992, and his condition gradually worsened over the years. He spent his last years in a nursing home, where he received care and visits from his wife and children. He was buried in the Streetsville Cemetery.

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