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1934
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2022
Ian MacLean Obituary
December 3, 1934 - June 14, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ian MacLean.
Ian was well loved by his sons Scott (Sara), Bruce (Nancy) and daughter Heather. He took great pride in his grandchildren Leah, Dana, Griffin, Charlie, Poppy, Charlotte, and Theodore. He is survived by his former wife Ruth MacLean. He was predeceased by his parents Jock and Beatrice (Swanson) MacLean and his sister Sheila Fachnie (John).
Ian spent his career in the construction industry, starting as a deep-sea diver, progressing to management. He worked throughout Canada managing large infrastructure projects such as the DEW line in the Northwest Territories, water and wastewater systems in First Nations communities and multi-span bridges.
Although he played hockey and football in his youth, Ian excelled as a downhill skier, travelling extensively to Europe and the US. His fondest travels took him to Canada's north to paddle the big rivers of the Nahanni and Tatshenshini. Formerly from Richmond Hill, Ian spent his retirement at his beloved cottage in Lake of Bays, where he volunteered as a community fire fighter and would drop everything to fix your broken pump, visit an elderly shut-in or build you a new dock.
Known for his quick wit and extreme generosity, Ian was a strong, proud and good man. After a brief illness, he died as he lived, by his own rules. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by many. A Celebration of his Life will be held in at his cottage on Dotty Lake.
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ian MacLean.
Ian was well loved by his sons Scott (Sara), Bruce (Nancy) and daughter Heather. He took great pride in his grandchildren Leah, Dana, Griffin, Charlie, Poppy, Charlotte, and Theodore. He is survived by his former wife Ruth MacLean. He was predeceased by his parents Jock and Beatrice (Swanson) MacLean and his sister Sheila Fachnie (John).
Ian spent his career in the construction industry, starting as a deep-sea diver, progressing to management. He worked throughout Canada managing large infrastructure projects such as the DEW line in the Northwest Territories, water and wastewater systems in First Nations communities and multi-span bridges.
Although he played hockey and football in his youth, Ian excelled as a downhill skier, travelling extensively to Europe and the US. His fondest travels took him to Canada's north to paddle the big rivers of the Nahanni and Tatshenshini. Formerly from Richmond Hill, Ian spent his retirement at his beloved cottage in Lake of Bays, where he volunteered as a community fire fighter and would drop everything to fix your broken pump, visit an elderly shut-in or build you a new dock.
Known for his quick wit and extreme generosity, Ian was a strong, proud and good man. After a brief illness, he died as he lived, by his own rules. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by many. A Celebration of his Life will be held in at his cottage on Dotty Lake.
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Published by Muskoka Region News on Jun. 21, 2022.
Memories and Condolences
for Ian MacLean
1 Entry
Allen, Sheryl, Ian, Eric, Rudy, Beryl Gatzke (Ian's Neighbor on Dotty)
June 21, 2022
So sad to hear of Ian's passing... he was a great person. I enjoyed the years we had him as our neighbor. He helped us many times on various projects. Everyone in our family loved his quick whit and helpful nature. He will be missed. Allen and Family (1012 West Dotty)
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