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Iain MacLeod Obituary
Livonia - Iain ("Easy") MacLeod of Livonia Michigan, 73, died June 15 of complications from a recent illness associated with cancer. Iain is survived by his loving sister MaryAnn and husband Charles, two adoring nieces, Allyson and Laurel, and a wonderful group of life-long friends. He is predeceased by his younger brother George and parents Murdo and Murdina (Mac and Ina) MacLeod of Redford Township. Iain was an easy-going guy who loved spending time with family and friends—especially on his boat. Iain was a Navy veteran and was retired from UPS, where he worked for 30 years. A voracious reader, adept card player, golfer and avid traveler, Iain took long road trips throughout his life, including around Alaska, Hawaii, France and the Isle of Lewis, Scotland, his parents' birthplace. Other trips included travel to every Major League Baseball stadium in the country; and while he loved all the Detroit sports teams, his trek to the Tigers spring training in Florida was an annual highlight. Iain was also the proud owner of a DVD and 8-track collection of virtually every known classic TV Western series.
Iain's friends will always remember how he made them laugh "with his glaring stares and kind heart," and his nieces will remember him as "the best uncle on the planet," having absurdly spoiled them throughout his life—most notably by taking them as children to Toys R' Us every Christmas, giving them each a shopping cart and telling them to "load it up."
A celebration of Iain's life will be kept private. In lieu of flowers, please honor Iain's memory by spending time outdoors with friends and family.
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Jill
June 21, 2020
Iain was a huge part of my life. My sister Marsha lived with him a few blocks from where I grew up! He was a very special person in my life! He went on a cruise a few years back for my nephew Jason and his wife Carries wedding! He was very close to our family even after my sister and he broke up! He was so great in my nephew Jasons life growing up! He was the best and I took him as a date to my sister whom he lived with wedding. We were the last ones to
Leave! I have so many happy memories of spending time with him! My heart is hurting
Gayle (Snyder) Ambrose
June 21, 2020
I remember Iain as he spent a lot of years with our family . He was a kind and quiet soul with a great sense of humor. RIP Iain. Condolences to his family.
Marsha Snyder
June 21, 2020
What a wonderful human. Nicest guy ever. Spent many happy and adventurous years together. Part of my family for many years. RIP Iain and know many will miss you.
Mike Chilcutt
June 20, 2020
So sorry to hear of Iains passing.Such a nice guy!RIP
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Terrie Silver
June 19, 2020
Iain was a super sweet guy, So sorry to hear of his passing. He was good friends with my brother in law and my sister. We dated for awhile back in the 70s. RIP sweet man! Prayers to family for your loss.
Terrie Gilman Silver
June 19, 2020
Iain was a super sweet guy. We dated for awhile back in the 70s.He was good friends with my brother in law. I thought of him often, sorry I didnt see him for along time. Prayers for his family. I know he will be missed. RIP sweet man!
Ted
June 18, 2020
Ian was a one of a kind person shared many good times with him working golfing playing poker and having fun ! Will miss u my friend !
Robin Milam
June 18, 2020
After reading about Iain, I'm so sorry not to have known him, but I was a friend of Mary Ann's throughout our school years. He graduated before I got to RUHS. My sincere condolences to Mary Ann and the whole family.
Cary DeLoye
June 18, 2020
Great friend growing up in Redford. Playing all sports at RU fields. He was part of a large group of Township friends. He was especially close to Ron Barnett and Dave Ferris.
Lorene (Lorrie Pitts) McVey
June 18, 2020
Several years after High School I found myself in a training program at Michigan Mutual Insurance Company (now Amerisure). During a particularly embarrassing moment for me during Sub Rosa training Iain defused the moment and made it much easier. Ive always remembered that kindness though our paths never crossed again. It sounds as if it was simply his manner and I am grateful for it.
Lynn LeClear Miller
June 18, 2020
I remember him as being quiet but so friendly, and really thin lol. Weren't we all. RIP dear classmate.
Gayle (Finnimore) Poe
June 17, 2020
I remember him as a quiet guy. Reading his obit made me wish I had known him better. He was an interesting man. I think my sister Barb (Finnimore) Britt was friends with his sister Mary Ann. Rest in peace.
Bill James
June 17, 2020
RIP IAIN. I ran into IAIN many times since High School. Great guy.
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