Angus McLean

Angus Claude McLean passed away peacefully at St. Joseph's Hospice with his family at his side on January 4, 2003. He was born January 1, 1906, the second son of Donald and Johanna McLean. He graduated from St. Andrew's School and Port Arthur Collegiate Institute. During World War II he served with the RCAF with distinction. He had a lifelong career with Doran's Breweries. After retirement he attended Lakehead University graduating in 1979 with a B.A. majoring in Anthropology. Three years later he earned an Honours B.A. receiving the Chancellor's Medal for the highest academic standing.His chief interests were his family and friends, canoeing and travelling with his wife Jeanne. He served the community as a Director on the following boards: The Lakehead Conservation Authority, The Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra, The Thunder Bay Nomenclature Committee, and the CNIB. In 1995 Angus was awarded the City of Thunder Achievement Award in recognition of his Distinguished Contribution to the Community of Thunder Bay. He was predeceased by his parents, son Ian, sister Lillian Wheatley and brother Donald. Angus is survived by his wife of 62 years Jeanne, and daughters Kathleen Schiewe (Robert), Sharleen Moodie (Gerald), grandsons Sean McLean of Calgary, Robert Schiewe of Washington and John Schiewe of Thunder Bay. In accordance with Angus's wishes cremation has taken place. Prayers and a memorial service will be held at St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church where four generations of McLeans worshiped and Jeanne and Angus were baptized and married. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Joseph's Care Group or CNIB (Canadian National Institute For The Blind) would be appreciated. ST. ANDREW's ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH - 292 RED RIVER ROAD. PRAYER SERVICE: 7 p.m. Monday January 6th 2003 MEMORIAL SERVICE: 2 p.m. Tuesday January 7th 2003 Conducted by Father Allan Savage assisted by Msgr Roy Carey and Father David Gillen at St. Andrews Roman Catholic Church, 292 Red River Road. Online condolences may be made at www.nwconx.net/~nwfa/"