Alexander Hector ‘Alex John Y’ MacLean
1931-2017
MacLean, Alexander Hector
“Alex John Y” – of West Alba passed away on Wednesday, July
19, 2017 at the age of 86, in Harbourstone Enhanced Care, Sydney.
He is survived by his wife, Joan (Kennedy);
children Jessie Moore (Danny) – Whycocomagh, John MacLean
(Mary) , Ottawa Brook; Kathleen MacLean ,Ottawa,
Ont.; Allister MacLean, West Alba; Irene MacKinnon
(Lorrie), West Alba; Carolyn MacLean-Leeks (Eric), Medicine
Hat, AB; Bill MacLean, West Alba and Jim MacLean (Cheryl) ,
Amherst; grandchildren , Breagh MacLean, Lorraine Moore, Johnnie
MacLean, John Bennett, Sandy MacKinnon, Tyler MacKinnon, Devin Leeks,
Erika Scott, Katrina MacLean and Dylan MacLean;
great-grandchildren, Kaylee, Ryan and Breton MacNeil, Talon Palech,
Alyssa and Ashlyn Moore, Lauchlan MacLean, Evan and Tinsley Bennett.
He is survived by brothers, Nelson (Shirley) MacLean, Edmond
(Doris) MacLean and Ralph (Flossie) MacLean along with numerous nieces
and nephews.
Born in Gillis Cove, Alex was
predeceased by his parents John Y. and Cassie MacLean. He is also
predeceased by his sisters, Hughena MacLean, Kaye MacNeil and Annie
Mae MacLean along with his brothers, Clarence MacLean, Danny MacLean,
Willie MacLean and Freddie MacLean.
Alex
enjoyed fishing, building boats and wood working. He could often be
found parked under the big tree or playing crib. “Grandpa
Hawkeye’s” true passion was seeing his grandchildren
and great grandchildren. He loved spending time with them. He will be
truly missed by them and all those who knew him.
A graveside funeral service will be held on Sunday, July 23 at
3:00pm in the Malagawatch Cemetery with Rev. Andrew MacDonald
officiating. There will be a reception following the service at the
Valley Mills Fire Hall. Donations may be made to the Malagawatch
Cemetery Association. Funeral arrangements are under the care of
Dennis Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Whycocomagh. Words of comfort may be
forwarded to the family at: www.haverstocks.com
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Alexander Hector ‘Alex John Y’ MacLean – 1931-2017.source
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