John Alexander McLean1

#23133, (1930 - 2009)
FatherJohn Archibald McLean1 (1874 - 1947)
MotherFrances Jean Leitch1 (1891 - 1976)
RelationshipsGreat-grandson of Hector McLean
Great-grandson of Angus McKinnon
ChartsAngus McKinnon & Mary McFadyen - 5 generations of descendants
Hector McLean & Mary McGillivray - 5 generations of descendants

Child of John Alexander McLean and Ida (-?-)

  • Allison McLean 1

Life Events

BirthJohn Alexander McLean was born in 1930 in Mossbank, Saskatchewan.2
 
(Mentioned) ObituaryHe was mentioned in John Archibald McLean's 1947 obituary as son John.3 
MarriageJohn Alexander McLean married Ida (-?-).1
 
Photograph19771
(l to r) Len McLean and his sister Catherine Stanton
visiting cousin John in Saskatchewan, 1977
Photograph19771
(l to r) John Alexander McLean and his wife Ida
with cousin Len McLean, 1977
DeathJohn died on 7 Jan 2009.2
 
ObituaryHis obituary was published on 10 Jan 2009 in the Regina Leader-Post.

McLEAN - It is with sadness that we announce the passing of John (Jack) Alexander McLean on Wednesday, January 7, 2009, after a courageous battle with cancer. John was our collective hero. He personified honour, loyalty, dependability, and integrity. John was born in 1930 in Mossbank, SK. He was predeceased by his parents, sister Alma, and brother Donald. John is survived by his wife Ida; daughter Allison and son-in-law Gordon; granddaughters Genevieve and Marissa; sisters Joyce (Regina, SK) and Jean (Sechelt, BC); sisters-in-law Olga and Emma; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. John had a lifelong love of sports. He played hockey, baseball, and golf and enjoyed jogging and skating. He was also a loyal Roughrider and Maple Leafs fan. John was a faithful employee of the Workers Compensation Board of Saskatchewan for over 40 years. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the caring and compassionate staff of the Palliative Care team. A visitation for family and friends will be held TODAY (Saturday) from 10:00 a.m. " 12:00 noon in Speers Funeral Chapel, 2136 College Avenue, Regina. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, January 12, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, 190 Massey Road, Regina with Pastor S. Haugen officiating. A private family interment will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made, in memoriam, to the Regina Palliative Care Inc., 4101 Dewdney Avenue, Regina S4T 1A5 or to Our Saviors Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 190 Massey Road, Regina S4S 4N5. An online book of condolences may be signed at www.speersfuneralchapel.com.2
 
Last Edited19 Oct 2018

Citations

  1. E-mails from Allison McLean to J Kolthammer, beginning July 2010.
  2. Obituary of John (Jack) Alexander McLean in Regina Leader-Post, 10 January 2009. Viewed online at saskobits.com.
  3. Obituary of John Archibald McLean in unidentified Bruce County newspaper, 5 June 1947. Transcription from Betty McKinnon, Kincardine.