Calum McDonald (4 Jan 1994 - 18 Oct 2019)

Cal, My gorgeous boy. I love you beyond words & Miss you so much, can't believe you've gone.
I'll treasure our moments & laughs (all the time) and remember our 'chats (even the serious ones)'.
Loved you from the 1st time I saw you in Nairn, Inverness as a babe

Cal the minute you were born Nanny, Ammer and I flew straight up to Inverness to see you, I fell in love the minute I saw you, you were long and lanky but super cute and I literally kidnapped you for the whole time of our visit, I carried you around in a papoose pretending you were mine....you were always a gorgeous child along with Liam and Kamal and I loved the times I had the 3 of you to myself, I remember the 3 of you in the back of my car squabbling and having to pull over and sort you out, I hated telling you off.
You were a fantastic page boy at our wedding (not that you looked to pleased on the day😂) with Liam and Kamal. Remember the day you and Liam didn’t turn up for school, we were out searching the streets frantic with worry and all the time you were hiding at Ammer and Shaun's, you naughty boys ha..

You have been the most amazing cousin to both Freddie and Billy, they worshipped you and I will never forget you telling your mum that you were not going to school because you were going with your Uncle Dicko to pick myself and Billy up from the hospital to bring us home, both boys adored you and have always looked up to you, you always supported them with everything they did and telling them how amazing they were, Freddie’s heart swells every time anyone says you look like Cal.

Cal you were handsome with the most beautiful smile, you were kind, generous, funny with a laugh so infectious I listen to it everyday, your dance moves and funny voices, we were so proud of you, you really didn’t have a clue how many people loved you as much as your family.

I will love you always, miss you forever and thank you for the most precious 25 years nearly 6 that we had you, the heart and soul of our family, life will never be the same my gorgeous boy....

Last Sunday as a family we went to the NewInn in Lechlade for lunch, Simon Sandhu and his father Nick refused to give us a bill but said we could make a donation to a charity of our choice, thank you so much to both of them

As a family, we went to the NewInn in Lechlade for lunch last Sunday, Simon Sandhills and his Dad Nick refused to allow us to pay the bill, instead, saying we could make a donation to our chosen charity

Macca/Mac dog

You where more then just a friend,cousin,work mate , brother you where the other half of me. My left arm as people say, I sometimes wonder how I gone on without you, who do I call for those little chats. You where such a lad always made me laugh, we have so many memories which will stay with me forever thank you for giving me the best 26 years. But even though your no longer with us I know your always looking down on us. I miss you so much and your always my mind you will never be forgotten. Until we meet again shine bright brother. I love you. 💙💙 COYS

I’ve never known anyone quite like calum. I doubt I ever will. His ability to lift anyone’s mood and create an environment filled with laughter like he did was a gift like I’ve never known. I’m saddened to know I’ll not be blessed with his infectious laugh or his approachable persona again but I’m happy to have had so many memorable occasions to look back on. He still makes me smile and laugh when I remember those times and that, as I’m sure many would agree, is why he’s one in a million. Goodnight my friend xx

Calum you truly were a ray of sunshine who brought love and laughter to all our lives ,lost but never ever forgotten RIP dear sweet man 😍

Calum, from the first day I met you, we hit it off and I knew you’d become a part of our family! You and chess were made for each other and you brought so much happiness into her life and our lives!
I still can’t quite believe you’re gone, it’s too soon to say goodbye and there are so many broken hearts left behind.
I will cherish all the memories I have of you and you’ll never be forgotten!
I really will miss having you around! Love you buddy ❤️❤️

I will always remember the day Chess told me all about you when you first met. Then all of a sudden you had moved in and you were both engaged to be married. I soon learnt exactly why she had fallen in love with you. You were one in a million who always had time for everyone. I wish we didn't have to say goodbye so soon but I know we will be partying together again one day. I love you Bbz ♥️

Cal, I have laid awake so many nights since the day I found out you had left us, not really believing it could be true, hoping I had heard it wrong & thinking about your pain. It breaks me not having been able to talk to you & tell you things would get better & how much I adored & loved you.
I can only now lay here and look back at photos and listen to songs and think about the bloody hilarious times spent with you & all the special memories shared with you. ‘Jäger burgers’ raised for you with every drink haha. I will forever hold you in my heart & be missing you every single day. Love you so very much now & always cuz 💙 xxx

That boy chess brought home from Butlins! Who knew you would become one of my closest friends from then on! The first time I met you, you instantly put a smile on my face! Even when I was mad at you, you still made me smile! I still keep thinking your gonna walk through that door with your big grin, give me a hug and say “alright mate?!”
I will miss you more than you know and I will treasure our friendship forever. Goodbye for now mate! Love you ❤️

Calum, you really were one in a million! You had a positive impact on every single person you met, and nothing was ever too much to ask. You would have the kids laughing within minutes and never cared if they told you the same thing a million times over! You are going to be so so missed by everyone, our family gatherings certainly will be missing something from now on! You were, and still are, an amazing brother-in-law and a fantastic Uncle.. Calum, you will never be forgotten by any of us, we love you💚

You really were our favourite 💔
You were our go to person.
You were always there when we needed you.
& I wish we could let you know how much we love you one last time.
We’ll miss you forever Macdog/Uncle Pacca.
Thankyou for all the years of precious memories, we’ll cherish them always.
We Love you, you bloody idiot! ❤️

Calum, We will always hold close in our hearts the beautiful moments we shared with you, the memories of great happy times. You are a legand with a smile that could light up the universe and a heart of pure gold. Rest in peace Calum, love always Steve and Sarah xxx xxx

Such a very sad loss.....Sammy, from one mother to another who sadly lost a son, my thoughts are with you.....xx
My thoughts also go out to your grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins & your friends who all loved you so much Calum......
I know it's hard to believe but time does heal as long as you hold on to those very happy memories of Calum......another bright star, now at peace xx

Calum, macca, macdog, macdiddy,
We miss you more than you will ever know,
We have so many questions and what ifs you see,
But you had to go.

You smiled so much and helped so many,
I wish you realised how many of us would have returned the favour a plenty.

Our hearts ache and our hearts hurt,
You were loved beyond words,
You were the life and soul of parties and lit up our lives,
So we'll celebrate you with our wild and wacky shirts.

You found a love and a bond so pure and true,
In my beautiful friend who absolutely adored you.
I remember your wedding day when you walked down the aisle hand in hand,
I was so thankful you found each other and I'll always be grateful to you for making my friend so happy,
It's something which i wish I told you more but now I hope you understand.

You chose to go, and we still weep,
But for now, goodnight, sweet dreams and rest peacefully,
We'll find comfort in each other because friends our the ones we choose as our family.