Forrest Hill McClelland
1918-2017
Forrest Hill McClelland, age 99,
of Parrsboro, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2017 at the
Parrsboro Hospital.
Born in Ward’s Brook, he was a son of the late William and
Mary (Mill) McClelland.
He left Port Greville in 1938, to work as an employee on the
three mast schooner Minas King sailing to Boston and New York. During
World War II, he was a Merchant Marine, returning to work for the
Irving Company, sometimes alongside K. C. Irving. He went on to work
with the Hudson Bay Company as an engineer, retiring from Northern
Transportation. He loved to travel, and spent his 80th birthday in the
Yukon. A very smart man, he worked on many things including building
boats and a plane. He loved life, and lived everyday to the
fullest.
He is survived by his children Keith (Wendy) McClelland,
Ward’s Brook, NS, Dana McCully, Parrsboro, and Tammy (Steven)
Benjamin, Antigonish, NS; 4 grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his wife Clarabelle McCully; brothers
Garnet and Gordon; infant sister Frances.
Arrangements have been entrusted to A H Brown
Funeral Home, Springhill, NS (902-597-2361). Cremation
has taken place. There will be no visitation or funeral
service.
Those wishing to make a donation in his memory may do so to
the charity of your choice.
Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to the family
by visiting Forrest’s online memorial at www.brownsfuneralhome.com or
through the A H Brown Funeral Home Facebook
Page.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Forrest Hill McClelland – 1918-2017.source

Décès pour la Ville: Springhill, Province: Nova Scotia

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