In Loving Memory of

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David McCallum

David was a much-loved member of our Anaesthetic Department in the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.

 

With an easy smile, he had tremendous kindness and was a deeply caring professional to his patients and colleagues. He is sorely missed by all who knew him, be it for only a short time or over many years of friendship.

 

We hope that this book can provide an opportunity for all those that knew David to share their feelings, stories, pictures and anecdotes to celebrate the life of such a wonderful man.

Book Owner: The Anaesthetic Department – Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
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David Coad

Very sorry to hear about the passing of David. He was a much loved, valued and respected member of the anaesthetic department. He taught me loads when I was a trainee, and he always had a smile on his face. He will be deeply missed, and many condolences to his close friends and family. …

John Wilson

I first met David when I was a young anaesthesia trainee at the Eastern General, 1996 I believe. I remember him teaching me epidural anaesthesia in obstetrics! I was fortunate to have him as a colleague in the RIE for more than 20 years. He was always very cheery and in good spirits no …

JJ Hetherington

David was such a friendly and kind man. I only had the pleasure of working with him directly on a handful of occasions as an anaesthetic trainee, but he always made time to talk to me, even in passing in the corridor. His manner with his patients and his care for them was exemplary …

John Wardhaugh.

I worked with Dr McCallum as a ward nurse within Orthopaedics both at the old Royal and the New site. He was always so caring with the patients and also the staff. He had a very easy manner that also meant that you learnt things from him almost by osmosis. A great miss. …

Iain Lawson

I knew and worked with Dave for over twenty years, truly one of the good guys. It didn’t matter to him who you were, he had kind words and great chat for everyone. He took the time to visit me in hospital when I was extremely unwell, I’ll forever be thankful for having known …

MJ Macmillan (Staff Nurse)

Very sad news. I have fond memories of many a day spent in theatre 20 with Dave getting a full life history from each patient – they all knew that he cared for them as individuals, which is a great skill. It was a pleasure to work with him, and I send my condolences …

Elaine Dower ODP

Dr McCallum was one of a kind ! So caring and thoughtful and a wee wicked sense of humour x I worked beside him for many years  , always a joy to work with x I cant believe he’s gone ? so very sad ! He even remembered my Birthday ?? x Amazing how …

Tim Walsh

So sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. He has been a constant presence in the department throughout my 30 years in the department. He always had a smile and a chuckle and asked how you were. He’ll be sorely missed but I hope lived a happy life just as he mage others smile. …

Lydia Simpson

I first met David when I was a newly qualified doctor working in Anaesthetics as an FY1. I was struck by his kind and gentle nature. Happily, our paths crossed many times over the years since then. David was always ready with a smile and a caring word. He will be greatly missed. May …

Emma-Beth Wilson

So sorry to hear this sad news.  David was a kind, caring and supportive colleague during my anaesthetics training. Sending condolences to all his family, friends and colleagues. …