Obituary of Agatha Agnes Theresa Callow

Agnes Callow (Novakowski-Walchuk) was born on December 24th, 1927 on the homestead to John and Lily (Konechny) Walchuk. She grew up on the family farm attending Olson School and then at St. Henry's school in Melville. Agnes worked at many jobs around the neighborhood, from stooking, gardening, cooking and childcare. Then she went on to Regina where she worked at the RCMP Depot. In 1948 she married Edward Novakowski. They had two daughters, Shirley in 1949 and Bernadette (Beansie) in 1955. Life was busy as a mother, homemaker, helper in the field and the berry picker. Her home was always open to visitors for coffee, a meal or for a game of cards, which would last well into the wee hours of the morning. Edward passed away suddenly on April 28th, 1967. In 1968 she moved to Melville. She worked at several restaurants and the Dairy Queen, which she worked at for 20 plus years. She was often referred to as the Dairy Queen Lady. In 1975 she married Maurice (Doc) Callow, but unfortunately, he passed away 10 months later. Her life was empty again, but she made the best of it. Her sense of humor and family and friends kept her going. She loved to play bingo, Yahtzee and card games. Quilting became her passion as well as accumulating quite a collection of Owls. She was also a member of the Royal Canadian Legion. As her eyesight was failing her crocheting and embroidering could no longer be done. But it didn't affect her joke telling. Perogies and baking filled her deep-freeze and we all left her house with goodie bags. She loved music and dancing. Her radio was her companion right to the end. Grandchildren arrived and she was called Granny or Nanny then Great-Granny and Great-Nanny. In 2010 she moved to Queen Street Manor and then when her health failed to St. Paul Lutheran Home in 2011. Thank you to all who made her life enjoyable while at St. Paul's. Her sense of humor carried on. She enjoyed that special "cigarette" a day for many years. She cherished the visits and calls from family and friends and her nieces and nephews. Special in her life were her three godchildren, Judy (Walchuk) Bohay, Audrey Walchuk and Kay (Novakowski) Gable. Mom left us peacefully on November 25th, 2020 to be with those who left before her. She was 92 Years and 11 months old. She was predeceased by her parents John and Lily, Husbands Edward Novakowski and Maurice Callow. Three Children in infancy, two daughters and a son. Her brothers Carl (Rose & Marg), William (Anne), Julius (Sylvia), Edward (Mary), Wesley, Eugene ‘Corky" (Molly). Sisters Bernice (Edward) Peachey, Gene (John) Chepeur, Josephine, Helenia, Brother-in-law Walter Matewish. She is survived by her daughter Shirley (Bernard) Lautner, their children Denise Lautner, Crystal (Cam) Phythian, their children Morgan, Spencer and Carter and Dale Lautner. Daughter Beansie (Darryll) Stein, their children Jason (Jeniffer), their children Garrett, Katelyn, Jonathan and Nicholas, Brent (Shelly), their children Brennin (Kaila), and Kaylee, Nathan (Kathy) their children KC and Dawsyn. Sister Peggy Matewish and Sister-in-law Rose Walchuk. Many nieces and nephews. Thank you to everyone who was part of mom's life. We will never forget you. Service Details. Service When: Saturday, December 5th, 2020 Location: St. Henry's Roman Catholic Church Address: 729 Main St. MELVILLE, SK S0A 2P0 Visitation When: Friday, December 4th, 2020 7:00pm - 9:00pm Location: Bailey's Funeral Home - Melville Address: 101 Fifth Ave. W. MELVILLE, SK S0A 2P0 Interment Location: St. Henry's Roman Catholic Parish Cemetery Address: Highway #47 South, 2kms East on Cemetery Road MELVILLE, SK Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event Ongoing Online Event About this event In Loving Memory Of Agatha Callow December 24, 1927 - November 25, 2020 Look inside to read what others have shared Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in this book. View Tribute Book