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Eric MACLEAN Obituary
MACLEAN, Eric R. Father S.J.
Suddenly passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2007, in his 63rd year and his 43rd year as a Jesuit. Since January 1, 1997, Father Maclean has been President of Loyola High School, Montreal, and was an active member in the English-speaking community of the city. He was the Provincial Superior of the English speaking Jesuits in Canada 1990-1996. He is survived by his brother Dr. Alan Maclean of Montreal, and three nieces, Christine, Julie and Sandy. He will also be greatly mourned by his many Jesuit colleagues, his numerous friends and most especially by the staff and students, alumni and friends of Loyola High School. Friends may call at the Rosar-Morrison Funeral Home & Chapel, 467 Sherbourne St. (south of Wellesley) from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, February 27, 2007. Mass of the Resurrection at 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 520 Sherbourne Street (at Earl), Toronto, Ontario. Burial in the Jesuit Cemetery Guelph, Ontario, 3 p.m. Wednesday, February 28, 2007. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the 'Eric Maclean, S.J. Adopt-a-student Fund' at Loyola High School, 7272 Sherbrooke Street West, H4B 1R2.
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Memories and Condolences
for Eric MACLEAN
145 Entries
bruce flanagan
August 9, 2007
Father Eric Maclean was an original. He combined authority with a genial and witty personality. He could give you JUG with a smile. There I learned to spell "incredulous" which was the look on my face when Father Maclean found out who was behind the Concordia lunchroom smokers ring...JUG for a month! Nothing could get by him. He has proven to be a great asset to the enduring school spirit that makes Loyola so special and a source of many good memories for me, even if most of these were copying pages from Funk and Wagnell's...Thanks father Maclean for my spelling lesson.
Walter Jamieson
July 11, 2007
Aloha
Eric married us 34 years ago. Our sympathies to the family.
Delphine and Walter Jamieson
Loyola 1962
June 8, 2007
Today Loyola will celebrate the 2007 grads at their grad dance. Today, as everyday the Loyola community remembers Father Maclean. You are truly missed.
Paul Campanelli
June 4, 2007
Forever stamped on our hearts, and on the walls of Loyola.
Barbara DeCarlo
May 31, 2007
Fr. Maclean was a dear friend. I have wonderful memories of moments shared with him. He always managed to put a smile on my face.
Daniel La Schiazza
May 24, 2007
Always be remembered. Changed me forever.
sharron gallagher
May 14, 2007
Fr Mclean was a trusted friend of our family. He guided my brothers Robert & Stephen during their Loyola days. My parents welcomed Fr Maclean into our home, a 'Jebbie' home. My mother organized the first parents' dance when Fr Maclean arrived at Loyola. She showed him that snowstorms did not deter the dedication of parents to support the Loyola community. My parents [dad a Loyola grad] & he developed a great friendship over the years. Fr Eric was there for my mom, before she died in July 06 & with my dad in his dying days in Dec.06. That Fr Maclean died a month afer my dad was a terrible shock to us and especially to me.
Our son is the family's third generation Loyola student, Richard Parker[-Gallagher] graduates this year. He too, has appreciated the impact of Fr Maclean's visions for Loyola in the theatre and new classrooms.
His brilliant, personable manner especially, knowing names, did much to endear himself to and persuade others to follow his dream.
To his family: my prayers & thanks for helping he grow up to such a wonderful man for others.
sincerely,Sharron Gallagher daughter of Gerry & Rita Gallagher.
Emilio Cordileone and Family
May 3, 2007
Father Maclean was the first person we met when visiting the open house at Loyola and he was also the one to interview our son.
He will be missed.
We off our deepest sympathies to his family, religious community, teachers, student, and his many friends.
Andrew Dixon
April 6, 2007
You will always be remembered.
Tom Coonan
April 4, 2007
A classmate for eight years and his spirit never dimmed. The note by Shirley LeBlanc (in Loyola Today) brought everything back - just as it was.
A wonderful life and his passing a sweet sorrow.
Grad Dance 2005
March 24, 2007
Thanks for the memories
March 24, 2007
Gary, Joanne and Anthony Da Ponte
March 24, 2007
Sometimes we meet people who have a profound impact on our lives. Fr Maclean was such a person. He had a unique gift of making each individual feel special, even when using his quit wit and acerbic sense of humour. We thank God for the privilege of having known and worked with him at Loyola.
As the consummate mentor, through carefree yet compassionate dedication to the Loyola and Jesuit communities he instilled an indelible lesson, one that enabled us to realize our most precious and prized possessions are our families and our friends.
As we mourn his death a sense of selfish disbelief is difficult to overcome. We feel a great and honourable friend has be taken from us much too soon. Let us rise to the challenge and honour Fr. Maclean by respecting the values and principals he so graciously bestowed upon us.
Our sincere condolences to the Maclean family, the Loyola family as well as the Jesuit community, he will forever be remembered.
Judith Brassard
March 22, 2007
I will never forget you.
Bob Smith
March 21, 2007
A very remembered and honoured priest. He did well during his time on Earth. God says: "Well done, good and faithful servant".
Steve Chodat
March 15, 2007
I recently learned of the passing of Rev. Eric Maclean. As an ’84 graduate of Loyola, Fr. Maclean had a very positive, ever-lasting influence on my life, as did the whole Loyola community.
My father (living in the Eastern Townships and regularly sending newspaper clippings to me) sent me the Obituary that appeared in The Gazette (Feb 23). It sparked a series of thoughts and reminisces that I would like to share with you, and Alan his brother.
The article, and the quoted personal testaments to his fine qualities, caused me to reflect on Fr. Maclean and my Loyola experience. Pat Dubee’s summary hit a chord with me: “He was a great leader with a huge heart and great sense of humour.”
As a student, he was an ideal leader of the Loyola community. In his role as an authority figure, he was somewhat removed from the student body but as a person he was ever-present and supportive of the individual students. I will always remember his sharing of heartfelt congratulations to me upon our team’s winning of the GMAA hockey championships, let alone our other occasions of interaction.
As an alumni, I came to witness and appreciate his sense of humour.
And today, through this well-written, inspiring obituary, I came to realize his breadth of accomplishments. His achievements and service within various communities is remarkable. Made me think of Loyola’s motto of “A man for others” and impassioned me.
People like Fr. Maclean (I could never get comfortable with calling him “Eric”), Pat Dubee, Len Altilia, Bob Shaughnessy… the list goes on… They have a powerful, positive influence on both the Loyola boys and the community at large.
I am proud of Loyola and Fr. Maclean inspired me to share it with you.
Steve Chodat
Class of 1984
Toronto, Ontario
José Vitienes
March 13, 2007
Life has taken us on divergent paths, and during the last decades I only saw Eric at our 20th, and 40th reunions.
Nevertheless, he was a good friend, throughout High School, and during college, and my thoughts and prayers go out to his family and the Loyola community.
He is with the Lord.
Rena Panizzi
March 8, 2007
The sudden passing of Father Maclean is leaving an immense void in many peoples lives. His compassion, understanding, vision and wisdom had a great influence in all endeavors my son pursued after his Loyola days. I will always remember and be greatful.
I extend my deepest sympathy to the Maclean Family, the Jesuit community, Loyola Family and staff
John Lynch
March 8, 2007
I had known Eric, off and on, for fifty years. I can remember well his quiet humor and infectious laugh and his deep spirituality at the 40th Class re-union. From the stripling shy lad with the blond brush cut to the Jesuit and priest he was to become, he embodied the ideal that was set before us during our boyhood. He was all that a "Loyola Boy" could be. He joins those great men who shaped us. "Remember, Lord, your servant who has gone before us marked with the sign of Faith and who sleeps the sleep of peace."
Shannon Di Blasio
March 8, 2007
Father Maclean was a man of remarkable faith and spirit. He baptised all of our boys, Jack, Patrick and Matthew. Throughout these celebrations, he touched me in a very special way. At a young age, I was taught to fear God but Father Maclean showed me a loving and forgiving God. It was through his example and his non-judgemental manner that I felt closer to God. Father MacLean, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart, for being a man of exemplary strength, love and unfailing commitment. I can only imagine what it was like to study under you at Loyola. The boys at Loyola were truly blessed. You were a real source of srength for Fred '86. We will miss you deeply but know that you are watching over us from a very special place.
Tom Riley
March 7, 2007
Our family stretches from Maine to Montana and we were all saddened by Fr. Eric's passing. I had just been in touch about Alan, and Eric had sent me a note about my posting of the website "Jesuits in Outer Space" on the day he died. We will miss him so much, his visits to Maine in the
summer, with all the grandkids mesmerized by the sacrifice of the Mass at the dining room table. I know that Eric will keep my grandson's dog safe there in
heaven, the one that Aidan offered a prayer for, and that Fr. Eric
asked us all to remember kindly. Please say a prayer for all of us,
Eric, keep us in your thoughts there and remember us kindly too.
Glyne Phillips
March 6, 2007
Truly a "man for others". You will be with us always.
cynthia shyngera
March 5, 2007
God bless you and those you left behind. I have always felt a special sort of connection to you because you did the entrance interview with my child. Now that he is at Loyola I feel like you are looking out for him and all the boys. Thankyou for all that made you special.
Cynthia Shyngera ( mother of Ashton Williams 1E )
Jeanne Marie Shipley
March 4, 2007
It is said if you can name a friend for every finger of your hand, you are blessed. Well Father Eric would have needed so many fingers and toes, too numerous to count. While Father Eric's passing is heart wrenching, it is wounderful to see the numerous lives this man has touched. Our sincere condolences to the Maclean family and to the Loyola family, who have lost a great mentor. Maybe the Lord thought Fr. Eric's work on this earth was done, that his story was finished. The suddenness of Fr. Eric's death leaves us breathless, confused, wondering and searching for a meaning to it all.To find the meaning one has just to review the works Fr. Eric gave to this community. Our family gives thanks for the memories of having known our dear friend Eric and for the privilege of working with him at Loyola. May he be a joy to the Lord as he was to us all.
Jeanne Marie, Gord, Julie, Matthew '00 and Bryan Shipley '05
Robert Santarelli
March 4, 2007
It is with great sadness that I heard of the sudden loss of Father Maclean, who was such an inspirational figure during my Loyola days. He filled everyday day with wisdom and good humor.
I am sorry Father that I cannot tell you in person how well and far your words and encouragement have led
me during the past years, always remembering " A Man for Others"
My sincere condolences to the Maclean family ,the Loyola family, staff, students and the Jesuit community.
Rest in Peace
Yolanda Mancuso
March 2, 2007
I was very saddened to hear of Father Maclean's passing. I consider myself very fortunate to have known him for the past six years. He brought many of us together and we were fortunate to have him as our President. For me, "he" was Loyola. His presence at all of the school activites will be missed. His laughter, wisdom and passion for life will be with me always. My sympathies to all of his families.
Kathy Jarka
March 2, 2007
Jackie Robinson was once quoted as saying "a life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives." Judging by the attendance at Fr. Maclean's funeral at St. Patrick's Basilica and the outpouring of affection offered toward this wonderful man, his life was indeed very, very important!
Our Deepest sympathy to the Maclean family and to the Loyola community.
Sincerely, Kathy Jarka and Louis Beland.
The Amicarelli-Ceccucci Family
March 2, 2007
It was with great sadness that we learned of Father Maclean's passing. He was such an exceptional individual who touched the lives of so many. He had a passion for life which will remain an inspiration for us all. We express our deepest condolences and hope that your grief and sorrow will be comforted over time with wonderful memories of moments shares with him and with the knowledge that he was respected and loved by everyone. May he rest in peace.
Patricia Blyth
March 2, 2007
It is with great sadness that I learned of Eric's death. He was such an integral part of our family since I was a teenager - present or presiding at our weddings, baptisms, funerals, Christmas and Thanksgiving feasts and last minute get-togethers. I cannot envision a family occasion without you in our midst. I shall miss your wit, humour, and compassion, dear Eric. You were much loved and will always be in my thoughts and prayers.
Alan - my condolences to you and your children at this very sad time. You are also in my prayers.
Patricia Cloutier Blyth
Pincourt, QC
Anita Dupressoir
March 2, 2007
Father McLean had a wonderful presence and was welcoming to all -so suited to his vocation and position at Loyola High School. The community of Loyola and his Jesuit brothers have shown the impact of a life well lived. He will be sorely missed.
Pietrantonio family
March 2, 2007
Father Maclean, you will be greatly missed!
Sandy Maclean Liddell
March 1, 2007
You were an incredible leader, teacher, Jesuit, and embodiment of Christ’s teachings. I was lucky enough to know you as Uncle Eric. What a world this would be if every one of us made as significant and heart-felt a contribution as you did. I will miss you dearly Eric. Thank you for your love, wisdom, humour and guidance. I will never forget the insight you provided on our wedding day when you explained to Simon and I that once we marry and have children, the role of wife, husband and parent become our primary vocations in life. In witnessing the outpouring of love at your funeral I understood much more deeply that you were speaking from experience. You were married to the Church in service of bringing the community closer to God. Your commitment was wholehearted and jovial and you truly made the world a better place. I am comforted to know that you are with God, and also with grandma Lil. As I sat at the service on Monday I had the sense that the Jesuit enrollment in Montreal might increase after that day as anyone of us would be hard pressed to think of a better way to live a life.
Luc & Amanda Comeau (nee Blouin)
March 1, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn the loss of a dear brother and uncle.
Corrado De Marco
March 1, 2007
Dear Fr.Maclean,
It is a great loss to see you leave us so soon but I am even more saddened by your passing away because I would have really liked to have known you more closely. Death is a cycle of life that we will all have to endure but it is a painful experience nevertheless.
You will always be in my prayers,
Corrado De Marco
Peter Di Benedetto
February 28, 2007
Last week my family and I were extremely saddened by hearing of the passing away of Father Eric Maclean. It is not easy to overcome the loss of one of Loyola's most loved and cherished leaders. His memory and his legacy will always be in our hearts.
On behalf of the entire Di Benedetto family, it is with deepest sympathy that we send our heartfelt condolences to Loyola High School for the passing away of Father Eric Maclean. Father Eric Maclean, S.J. will always be remembered for dedicating his entire life for the betterment of young men and our entire community. May God Bless him.
"They that love beyond the world cannot be separated by it. Death cannot kill what never dies."
- William Penn
Eric Lazure
February 28, 2007
Dear Father Maclean,
I am very sad that I did not get to know you better. You were a great man and touched many. You are missed by so many, but will continue to live in our hearts for ever.
Rest in Peace,
Eric Lazure
Julia Gubitoso
February 28, 2007
My deepest sympathies to the Loyola family and the Jesuits. I will always remember his friendly smile in the hallways of Loyola. This is a big loss for Loyola; you will be greatly missed.
Sr. Joanne Dion, SSA
February 28, 2007
My heartfelt sympathies to the Loyola and Jesuit families of which Father Maclean was such a central figure - and with prayers that the days ahead unfold with the same love for life that we enjoyed in him. The dawn has indeed come for our friend, and so we entrust him to the eternal love of God. Rest in peace, Eric. Well done!
Michael Da Costa
February 27, 2007
Sincerest condolences to the Loyola Family and the Jesuits from the Staff and Students of Brebeuf College School, Toronto. St. Jean de Brebeuf, pray for him!
Michel Robin
February 27, 2007
It is with a sad heart that I write these few lines for one of our own has passed on. Fr. Maclean played an important part in a few events in my life. Before beginning my final year at Loyola, my father spoke with Fr. Maclean about switching me out of Loyola since my parents could not afford the tuition. Needless to say I graduated at Loyola. This was years before the Adopt-a-student program. A year later, I was going through some serious problems and went to see Fr. Maclean at school. I was no longer a student but he always had the time to see me. I cannot and will not forget these events. Fr. Maclean was one of those " men for others " who've blazed a path for us to follow. I will never forget that you took the time, I will never forget that you listened, and I will never forget that you made a difference in my life.
Requiem in Pace.
Michel Robin ( 81' )
Nicolaos Karatzas
February 27, 2007
Dear Fr.Maclean
Rest in peace. I wish I got to know you a bit better.
Robert Walsh, S.J.
February 27, 2007
My prayerful sympathy and condolences are with the Loyola community and with the Maclean family. I have so enjoyed my many meetings and visits with Eric over the years. A wonderful human being, Jesuit, and priest. We are the poorer with his passing. Robert T. Walsh, S.J., President, St. Ignatius College Prep, San Francisco, California, USA
Lukas Kusiak
February 27, 2007
You touched so many people in so many different ways. You will always be remembered.
Andre Cordeiro
February 27, 2007
RIP Father
Susan Emblem
February 27, 2007
He is already greatly missed. Eric has always been an important part of all our family occasions and he will never be forgotten - weddings, baptisms, Christmas dinners, back yard bbqs and seaside masses...he will be sadly missed.
Love & prayers to Alan & the girls.
Susan Emblem, Marc Dore, Kate, Matthew and Evan
Javier Gonzalez
February 27, 2007
we will all miss him
Art and Connie Batson
February 27, 2007
Eric will be missed by all the lives he touched in his summer getaway of Kennebunk Beach.His youthful smile,his gentle manner and his sincere friendship for the past 50 years will always be remembered.Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Louis A Verdoni
February 27, 2007
Father McLean was a great man with a super personality who was loved by all. He will be missed by all and please accept our condolances.
Theresa and Louis A Verdoni
Tina and Joey Humenay/Verdoni
February 26, 2007
We are sorry to hear of the passing of father Maclean.
We had the honor of being married by father maclean in 2000... He was a great man with a good sense of humour ...and enjoyed the party as well!!
You will be in our prayers.
Sincerely ,
Veronica Batty
February 26, 2007
It is hard to fathom that on Sunday February 18th Eric enjoyed dinner at my home with Sheila and Jerry Showers, Edward Murphy, who was a classmate at Loyola College, class of '64 and myself. He was in his usual good form although very concerned about his brother Allen's recent heart attack. Eric's sudden passing on February 21st has left us reeling but etenally grateful that we had the chance to share one final evening in his company.
My friendship with Eric goes back to the days when I was President of the Mother's Guild and continued while I served two terms on the Board of Governors after my sons had graduated from the school, I always told him that I am sure I enjoyed my years at Loyola more than my boys did.
The sense of family permeated the school and the memories of Wine and Cheese parties, dances, trips to Lake Lachigan were all made so memorable by Eric's great sense of humour and his love for his friends.
One of his fondest memories, a tale he related many times to whoever would listen, was when Eleanor Carroll and I dressed as nuns and went to Dorval Airport to greet him on his birthday, he embellished that story over the years as he did many others but I am proud to feel that I was a part of what was to be a favourite fun thing that happened in his life.
Eric baptized my grandchildren and also supported me through the loss of my husband two and a half years ago. I will miss this wonderful, caring friend but know that he is in great company.
Eric may have only been given sixty three short years but he lived them to the fullest and left us all richer for having known and loved him.
I will treasure the memories Eric, rest in peace my friend.
Bob & Sharon (O'Neill) Smallhorn
February 26, 2007
Our deepest sympathy to the Maclean family and the Loyola community on the sudden loss of Eric. Having him on the altar at both my mother and father's funerals speaks volumes on how we cherished his relationship with the O'Neill family for so many years. Rest in peace
Jonathan Dellar - Fernandes
February 26, 2007
This is my first year at Loyola and I did not know FR. MACLEAN very well but I wished had got to know him little bit better. But I know he will always be with me.
Jacques Cantin
February 26, 2007
To the McLean, Jesuit and Loyola families. Unfortunately, I did not know Fr McLean, having met him only once. Even then, he seemd like a really nice man, devoted to his work. I can see his love through my friends whom had the opportunity to work by his side. His great spirit endures in the lives he touched.
God Bless.
Eric Mastrocola
February 26, 2007
Father Maclean has akk taught us a thing or two, but one thing that he has always taught us is to be happy and with his jokes and good moods this was always easy to do. Thank you for everything Father you will never be forgotten.
Eric Mastrocola '06
"There he is!" -Fr. Maclean
Kathleen Coull
February 26, 2007
Our sincere condoleances to the Maclean family,the Jesuit family, and the Loyola family. Father Eric was a truly inspirational leader whose presence at Loyola will always be felt. May he guide us all from above.
You are in our thoughts and prayers,
Stephen and Kathleen Coull
Matthew '09
Linda Holdbrook
February 26, 2007
Father Maclean will truly be missed by all whose lives he touched, which was evident by the number of people who were present to say a final goodbye at St. Patricks Basilica today. What an honor for such a wonderful man. Rest in peace Father.
Rossana Sommaruga Malaguti
February 26, 2007
We'll never forget you and we are very sad that you may not attend Luca's graduation.
You will be part of Luca's best souvenirs of his beloved school.
Carlo, Rossana and Luca Malaguti
Lan Le-Pham
February 26, 2007
Our deepest sympathies to the Mclean family and the Loyola High School. Our family is very gratefull to Father Eric Mclean, who helped our sons and our family during difficulties.His kindness has forever stayed in our heart.
And Father Eric Mclean is a great inspirational leader. GOD Bless!
Nguyen Cat & Lan Le-Pham
Margarita Arsenault
February 26, 2007
It is with a heavy heart that I write this. Father and I have been e-mailing each other periodically over the last couple of years, his last being a couple of days before his death. He will be truly missed by all who knew him. He was a just and loving man who brought comfort to many. I especially loved to run into his office with our boys and watch his face light up as he embraced and welcomed us. He was a joy and fun to be with. We loved him and will miss him. To his family and our Loyola family our sincere condolences.
Margarita Arsenault
Michael, Pablo, Nicholas, and Thomas.
Michael Boire
February 26, 2007
I could go on for eternity describing how Father Maclean and Loyola High School played such a major role in my family's life. But having Father Maclean on the altar at my Mother's funeral spoke volumes on how we cherished his relationship with us. Thank you Father, you will be missed by the entire Boire family.
Patrick Downes
February 26, 2007
I would like to extend my deepest sympathies. Father Maclean's passion for his work, students and beliefs was truly inspiring. He will be missed but not forgotten.
Mackenzie Carroll
February 26, 2007
Our deepest sympathy to the Maclean family.
Fr. Maclean took a chance and made a place available for me at Loyola High School. I will be forever grateful to him. He will always be in my heart.
The Carroll & Scott Family
Mackenzie Carroll 3E
Ana, Kyle and Keehan Teixeira Martins
February 26, 2007
I remember Fr. Maclean dancing at my sons' graduation with such gusto i captured the moment on film...On behalf of my two 'loyolan' sons and myself , our deepest sympathies to all those who share in the loss of Fr. Macleans' wonderful spirit...
Marilyn Jarka-Munro
February 25, 2007
This is a great loss for Loyola and the Montreal Catholic community. Fr Maclean will always be remembered for his wit, his charm, and for being truly "a man for others".
With sincere sympathy.
The Munro/Jarka family
Mississauga, ON (formerly of Lachine, QC)
Andrew Kennedy
February 25, 2007
I am saddened by the sudden loss of Father Maclean. My sympathies go out to the Maclean family and the Loyola Community.
Cameron Muir
February 25, 2007
My condolences to the Maclean family on their loss.
Paul, Sue, Alex & Philip (06) Marceau
February 25, 2007
Our deepest sympathies to the Mclean family and the Loyola community. Father Eric Mclean, a great man that touched so many people and always made you feel good. His spirit lives on forever in our hearts and at Loyola. God Bless.
Paolo Pazzia '01
February 25, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of the Loyola family are with you at this time of sorrow.
The Pazzia Family.
David Volpato
February 25, 2007
He was like a second father to me, someone I could talk to when I needed guidance. He was the kindest, greatest and most generous man I have ever met. He helped my mom when she was in need and I will forever be grateful. I know he went to God with a smile on his face, for he had such an accomplished life. He will be in my prayers forver.
Dave Lennon
February 25, 2007
We are saddened to hear of Eric's passing. Eric was a good friend for the eight years we spent together at Loyola. And our parents had been friends even earlier.
Although I have only seen Eric a few times since our move to Markham in 1982, the loss is still deeply felt.
Dave and Lynda Lennon
Matthew Parfitt
February 25, 2007
As a student at Loyola and for years after, Eric was a teacher, mentor and friend to me, as I know he has been to countless others. He had a magnificent capacity for friendship -- humor and wisdom and warmth -- and he was greatly loved. May he rest in peace.
Dante Trunzo
February 25, 2007
Our family extends its deepest sympathies to the Maclean family, to his Jesuit family and his Loyola family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
From the Trunzo family
(LaSalle QC)
Ann and Michael Silverthorne
February 25, 2007
The Silverthorne Family wish to express their sorrow at the passing of Father Maclean. 2 Sons received a fine education under his expert guidance and My husband and I worked with him on The Mother's Guild and Parents Comm. He followed every pupil with care and was a wonderful "Man for all Seasons" He will be remembered.
Brian Brennan
February 25, 2007
The good times on our ski trips in the 50's and several Christmas gatherings will never be forgotten.
Rest in peace ERIC.
Isabel and Luciano Colangelo and family
February 25, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with Fr. Maclean and his family. We will miss him dearly.
We thank you so much for coming into our lives and being there for us all.
Our deepest condolances,
Andrew Maggio
February 25, 2007
As a student of Loyola High School, I will miss Father Maclean. He was always there to offer a hand, or a smile, or just to chat. He was an all around great person. He was never selfish and always put his school first. He loved the place so much, and it shows by what he did. Thanks, Father, Rest in Peace, we will miss you.
George and Kitty Lackenbauer
February 25, 2007
Condolences to the Maclean family and the entire Loyola community on the loss of a truly wonderful man.
February 25, 2007
To a wonderful man and a dear friend who has been there for us and for our sons to get the best education possible. We would like to thank you for everything that you have done and we hope that God will be there waiting for you with open arms as you have done for so many people throughout the years. We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the Maclean family and to the Jesuit community and to the staff of Loyola H.S. You will always be in our thoughts and in our hearts
Lucio D'Intino and family
Joe Cassidy
February 25, 2007
Eric was the epitome of everything that was (and is) so good about Loyola. We'll be remembering Eric, his family and his confreres at our College Eucharist this morning.
Joseph Pacis
February 24, 2007
Fr. Maclean was one of the many figures I looked up to as a student at Loyola. I was fortunate to see his lively side at various special occasions, a side that most students do not get to see.
My sympathies and prayers go out to the Maclean family and the Loyola Community during this time.
Fr. Maclean, you'll surely be missed.
Joseph Pacis '98
Donna Moffat
February 24, 2007
I am shocked and so saddened to learn of Eric McLean's passing- then comes the flood of memories of how he touched our lives in so many ways, he marrried my best friend, He has baptized their three children, he conducted my brother Andrew's and Father Jim's funereals and I sat with him at many Christmas dinners with him telling stories that we thought he never knew ( but he did) about Loyola / Sacred Heart days. We will all miss him so very much, truly a great man, and always provided comfort to everyone, he taught us so much.
Joseph Carpini
February 24, 2007
Father Eric Maclean S.J was a great man who devoted himself completely to others. The Loyola High School Community was extremely lucky to have been lead by such a man for so many years. He was a very special part of my own life from the moment I joined the Loyola Community. I can still remember taking speech class with him and how he used to stop me in the hall so we could talk. I was so fortunate to have him as the teacher Kairos Leader in 2005. It saddens men deeply to know that he has come to the completion of his Kairos challenge that we together began. It is a shame that those who follow in the Loyola Community will not have the pleasure of knowing this great man.
Derek Bellini and Family
February 24, 2007
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
winnifred wyzykowski
February 24, 2007
Deepest Sympathy
Roberta Wheeler
February 24, 2007
It has just been a few days since the sad news was announced of Fr.Maclean's passing yet tributes have poured in from all corners of the world and all echo one sentiment: he was loved and he will be missed. On behalf of the President, Executive and Membership of the UNITED IRISH SOCIETIES of MONTREAL, please add our sorrowful condolences as well. He was a constant supporter of the Irish community in Montreal and he will be missed especially as we celebrate
the upcoming Irish season...at all of the events, his name will be mentioned and he will be remembered with much fondness. We firmly believe that he will have the best St. Patrick's Day of all, as he will get to meet Good St. Patrick and celebrate his feast day with him! It just doesn't get better than that! (signed) Roberta Wheeler,
UIS Corresponding Secretary.
Ann and Doug Malloch
February 24, 2007
We were saddened to hear of the premature death of Fr. Eric Maclean. Our four sons attended Loyola High School, where he was an inspiration and roll model for them. Many will miss Fr. Maclean.
Our sincere condolences to the Maclean family and the Jesuit community.
Madeline Fox
February 24, 2007
My memories of Fr. Eric go back many years. Those memories are of so many kindnesses, laughter, sharing of himself and love and concern. The shock of his passing is deep and he will be in my memory forever. God will bless him for certain
George De Benedetti
February 24, 2007
Fr. Eric, You died too young! We remember you as a great stewart of Loyola, both as a student and administrator;a caring priest; and friend to the De Benedetti and Wayland families. Condolences to the Maclean family and the Jesuit community. George De Benedetti '57
Kathy Byford-Tontini
February 24, 2007
I am deeply saddened by the sudden loss of dear Father Maclean. I will miss his laughter ,stories and his kindness.My thoughts and prayers go out to the loyola community and his family.
Pat & Herb Guilfoyle
February 24, 2007
A man who served his vocation well. He will certainly be missed by the Loyola Family. Our condolences.
Father Jack Hall, S.J.
February 24, 2007
A bright light in our sometimes darkened world has been extinguished only to shine brightly once again in the Heavenly Kingdom. What Fr. Eric left us here will never be adequately measured. His person was a treasure and his actions were golden for all who knew him. May he rest in peace. God has determined that Eric's earthly tasks were ended.
Claude Casavant
February 24, 2007
A very sad peice of news arrived in my work email yesterday about the passing of Fr. Maclean. He touched all boys that passed through the halls of Loyola and I am very sad about this. Dear Fr. Maclean I wish you ever lasting peace and tranquility.
Edward Murphy
February 24, 2007
How fleeting life can be. Last Sunday evening I spent a very enjoyable dinner and evening with Eric and Sheila and Jerry Showers at Veronica Batty's house in Pointe Claire. In addition to Veronica's hospitality and the good company there were many reminiscences of our days back at Loyola College over forty years ago. Eric and I graduated together in the class of '64 and as I type this message I can see his picture alongside mine in the graduation montage. Many names were tossed around that evening, some of whom I see in the many tributes being paid to Eric now.
I remember Eric as a very fun-loving person but one who definitely had a serious side. Fortunately he knew which side was proper at the appropriate time. I am so glad that I was able to spend several hours with him barely three days before his death. I easily recall that his prime concern during the evening was the condition of his brother's health. Remonstrations about his choice of winter head cover went unheeded by Eric but then again it was merely a demonstration of his sense of humour.
It is also ironic that during the course of the evening I asked him when he planned to retire. He said that he didn't see retirement in his near future.
He was a nice man and an asset to the Jesuit community. I also understand his contribution to the high school was immeasurable.
Living in Brampton as I do, I will attempt to attend his burial in Guelph on Wednesday.
He will be sorely missed. I am so grateful that I knew him. Rest easily, my friend.
Susan Taraby-Huot
February 24, 2007
The last time I saw Eric, was at a funeral, about 2 years ago. We went to St. Joseph's school at the same time. I was in your class Alain. I am so sorry for your loss. We have lost a shining star in our community, for Eric touched so many of us.
February 24, 2007
To Alan and the Maclean family. Our sincere condolences. Pleasant memories of our childhood in TMR when our parents were good friends
Archie and Diane (Hodges) Gray
Strathmore, Alberta
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