Ronald Scott McLEAN

1930 - 2021

McLEAN, Ronald Scott 1930 - 2021 We are saddened by the loss of "The Papa" at age 90. Ron is survived by his partner Doris Austin and her family; and Ron's daughters, Marilyn (Rod) and Maureen (Tom) and grandchildren Madison and Max Whale. Born in Vancouver, BC, in 1930 he grew up on Deer Lake, Burnaby. In his youth he rode Norton trials with the Royal City Rockets motorcycle club. He married Ruby (Nordstrand) in 1955. They raised daughters Marilyn and Maureen in Burnaby. He worked at Dominion Bridge and Safety Supply Company. Ron and Ruby worked an antique refinishing business together. They retired to Mayne Island in 1991. Ruby predeceased Ron in 1994. Ron met Doris in 1999. They split their lives between Mayne Island and West Vancouver. "Maximum Ron" was physically active his entire life, at the YMCA, West Vancouver Fit Fellas, in the water or on it canoeing. A motorsport fan, he never lost his love for British motorcycles and car racing. He was passionate about poetry, history and nature. He was an original tree hugger. His knowledge of local flora and fauna was documented in photography. He loved Dixieland Jazz. His gift for story telling, with his amazing sense of humour and timing could leave you crying from laughing. He was cherished by many and will be sadly missed. A celebration of life will wait for safer times. For further notice email; marilyn@marilynmclean.ca In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in honour of Ron McLean (Fit Fellas) to Lions Gate Hospital Foundation, https://lghfoundation.com/donate/