Sherman MacLean
1957-2020
Sherman Wilbert MacLean, age 63 of New Glasgow passed away
peacefully with family by his side on Monday, August 24, 2020 at the
Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow, N.S. Born in New Glasgow, he was a son
of the late Alvin Bernard MacLean and Laura Maude (Skinner)
MacLean.
Sherman’s service with the Royal Canadian Armed
Forces began in 1974. He served on many ships including HMCS Terra
Nova which was deployed to the Persian Gulf region in 1990-1991 where
HMCS Terra Nova performed escort, patrol and peacekeeping missions. He
served on several ships in many capacities in the Navy, including as
Recruiting Officer and Master Engineer.
Sherman was the recipient of several honours and awards. He
completed 37 years of dedicated service in the Royal Canadian Armed
Forces retiring in 2011.
After his retirement, he moved back to his native town of New
Glasgow to be closer to his family. Sherman was very dedicated in
caring for his ailing mother until her death. He loved family
gatherings and especially enjoyed being master chef at all family
barbecues. He loved his family and enjoyed a hearty laugh as we all
shared stories of growing up together.
Sherman’s passion was working in his vegetable
garden and he loved sharing his harvest with the community. He enjoyed
carpentry work, working outside and was great at keeping a
well-manicured lawn and flower garden which was commented on by
many.
He was a faithful member of Second United Baptist Church. He
loved his Lord and Saviour and enjoyed discussing the Bible with
family members.
Sherman is survived by his daughter Alexis Johnson, Quebec;
sisters: Gloria, Dartmouth; Diane (Leo), New Glasgow; Marva, Toronto;
Lois (Wendell), Dartmouth; Glenda (Eugene), New Glasgow; Rhonda
(Larry), Amherstburg, ON; Janice, Maryland, USA; June, Sally, both of
Windsor, ON; Patsy, St Croix, Virgin Islands; brothers: Gardy, Truro;
Gary, Saint John; Reggie (Cathy), Westville; Randy;
Toronto.
He was predeceased by his father, Alvin B. MacLean, and
mother, Laura Maude MacLean; brother: Kevin; sisters: Norma Ashe, and
Betty Durant.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 from
6-9 pm at R.H. Porter Funeral Home, 55 Almont Ave, New Glasgow. Those
attending must wear a mask and practise social distancing.
Family funeral service, by invitation
only, will be held on Wednesday, September 2, 2020, 2
pm at Second United Baptist Church, 330 Washington St, New Glasgow,
NS, officiated by Rev. Dr. Moses B. Adekola. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to Second United Baptist Church or the Canadian
Cancer Society. Many thanks to the doctors and nurses at Aberdeen
Hospital for their compassion and care.
19572020
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Sherman MacLean 19572020..
Décès pour la Ville: New-Glasgow, Province: Nova Scotia