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Hiawatha First Nation is mourning the loss of one of its most notable community builders.
Aileen McCalip died May 29th. She was 88-years-old.
Upon graduating from the former Peterborough Civic Hospital as a registered nurse, McCalip worked in various locations in the United States before moving back to Hiawatha in 1981. Back home, she worked as a prison nurse in Millbrook before becoming Hiawatha’s social services administrator. A Hiawatha council member, McCalip assisted with the design and construction of Hiawatha’s original Life Centre.
McCalip’s funeral service will be held June 6th, 1 p.m., at Hiawatha United Church, with a reception to follow.
(Written by: Paul Rellinger)
