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John MacLean Obituary

MacLEAN, John William Of Danvers, Nov. 23, 2008. Husband of Patricia M. (Malloy) MacLean. Son of Kaye (MacDonald) MacLean. Father & father-in-law of Catherine Hodges & her husband William of Nashville, TN, Tracy MacLean of Burlington, VT, Heather Tromblee & her husband Cory of Medford, John W. MacLean Jr. of Dover, N.H., brother of Donald "Butch" MacLean & his wife Judy, uncle to several. Beloved papa of Samuel & Ava MacLean, John "Jack" & MacLean Hodges, Emily & Isabel Steen. His funeral will be held from the Peterson-O'Donnell Funeral Home 167 Maple St., (Rte 62) DANVERS Wednesday at 9:00 A.M. followed by his Funeral Mass in St. Rose of Lima Church, Park St., Topsfield at 10 A.M. Relatives & friends invited. Visiting hours Tuesday 4 to 8 P.M. On line guestbook at www.legacy.com Expressions of sympathy may be made in John's memory to the North Shore Catholic Charities, 55 Lynn Shore Dr., Lynn, MA 01902. O'Donnell Funeral Service Danvers & Salem 978-774-6600

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 24 to Nov. 25, 2008.

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William Lynett

April 22, 2009

Dear Pat and Family,
I recently read in Harvard Alumni Magazine of John's passing. John and I had lots of fun in our 9 weeks together at the Harvard OPM program. John's humor and insight made him a very popular guy among his fellow students! I'm sorry we didn't see each other more after our time together at OPM. We only spoke every few years, but I considered John a friend and he will be in my thoughts and prayers. Fondly, Bill Lynett

Sandy Steele Boetsma

January 22, 2009

Dear Pat and Family,
I apologize for the delay in this response but I have not been well. I said a prayer and told John that thanks to him and his patience I went on to have a very lucrative and rewarding career in the car business. I will always remember the summer we carpooled from the Cape. My love to you all.

John W. MacLean

December 3, 2008

Kerri-Jo Henry

November 28, 2008

Dear Pat and family,
I worked with John at Champion as his administrative assistant, I am so sad to hear of your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Kerri Henry

Lori Anderson(Internciola)

November 28, 2008

Pat & Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss, I just found out, and was unable to pay my respects. My prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow. May your memories bring you comfort.

Tracy & Dave Gramolini

November 27, 2008

Dear Pat,
So sorry to hear of John's passing. You are in our thoughts & prayers during this most sad time. We think of you often. Because of you and John, our wedding day is one of the most memorable days of our lives... Take care, and we'll talk to you soon. Love, Tracy & Dave (faucet man) Gramolini

Joe and Chris Curley

November 26, 2008

Dear Pat and family,
Just found out today about John's passing. We will miss him big time for his presence and wicked dry sense of humor. He always brought out the best in people!
Remember his wonderful presence and your being, also. What a great pair!
Will offer a Mass for you all as we are in Florida and can't get there for the Wake and funeral.
Just know how much joy John and you have brought into our lives.
Fondly,
Joe and Chris Curley

Marilyn (Goodwin) Zimmerman

November 26, 2008

Dear Pat & Family,
My condolences and sincere sympathy for your loss of John. I wish I could have made the wake. I'll keep you and your family in my prayers.

Marianne Brazzo Lasquade

November 26, 2008

Dear Pat and Family,
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I just found out and I am so sorry I was unable to pay my respects. My prayers are with you all.

Sincerely,

Elaine Steele Maynes

November 26, 2008

Dear Pat and Family,
It has been many years since I babysat for you on the Cape and we had that wonderful trip to Nova Scotia but I remember those times and John so fondly. You are in our thoughts.

Amy Perras

November 26, 2008

Dear Catherine & Bill and Family -
We are deeply sorry for your loss. Our thoughts, prayers and sympathies are with you all.
Sincerely,
Amy, Jeff & Luke Perras

Regina DiDonato

November 26, 2008

Dear Pat and Family,
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
May God Bless and Keep You.

STEVE OXLEY

November 26, 2008

PAT AND FAMILY
SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR SUDDEN LOSS. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL .

Carmen & Phyllis Addario

November 26, 2008

Dear Pat & Famly,

We are so very sorry to hear of the passing of John. He was a wonderful man. We feel very fortunate and blessed to have been friends with him. We just found out about his passing today and feel very sad to have missed the services.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Donna Moreschi

November 26, 2008

Dear Pat,
So sorry to hear about your husband's passing...Unfortunately, I just heard the sad news, or I would have been there in support and to remind you that your friends care. Please call me if there is anything at all that I can do for you and your family, and know that you have our deepest sympathy, and you will remain in our prayers.
Love, Donna & Mike Moreschi

Karen MacLean

November 26, 2008

Aunt Pat, John, Cathy, Tracy, Heather:

I have been reading the guest book and it is so touching to see how much Uncle Jack was respected and loved. I am so proud he was part of my life and he will be truly missed everyday. I wish I could be there now but please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love Karen

gail taylor

November 26, 2008

I'm sorry for the loss of your husband. My thoughts and prayer are with you.

Ned Cohen

November 26, 2008

Pat- So sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.- Ned

PAULA PORCHER

November 26, 2008

Pat - We just found out the bad news about the
passing of your husband...My heart and prayers
go out to you and your family.
God bless you,
Love Paula Johnson-Porcher
(from Dav-el, Chelsea)

LISA HENRY

November 26, 2008

PAT,
SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS..YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN MY PRAYERS AND HEART..IF YOU NEED ANYTHING PLS CALL ME..LOVE YOU..

Jaimie DeRosa

November 26, 2008

Pat,
I am very sorry hear about your husband, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

November 25, 2008

Margaret Fraser

November 25, 2008

Pat & Family: Sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with at this time.

Earlene Shannon

November 25, 2008

Dear Pat,
We were shocked to hear of John's early death. We will miss the laughs that he brought to the annual "Shannon Open".
Our thoughts and prayers are with you,your children and your beautiful grandchildren.

Fondly,
Al and Earlene Shannon

Linda Capo

November 25, 2008

Pat, it's been years, but when I heard about your husband, I wanted to reach out and let you know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Keep the fun, happy memories in the forefront of your mind and that will get you through this trying time. Take care. Linda Capo (BCC)

Robert Holloway

November 25, 2008

Pat,
I always enjoyed working and socializing with John, going back to when we first met when Heather and Rob were about 7 years old. My heartfelt sympathies to you and your family. Bob Holloway

Anne Marie Sampson

November 25, 2008

Aunt Pat, John, Cathy, Tracy, Heather:

I am so sad. Uncle Jack was a very special part of my childhood.
And as an adult, I remember a special visit Aunt Pat and Uncle Jack had in my home with myself, Leonard and the kids. It meant alot and it showed how caring you both are. Leonard and I wish we could be there. You are in our thoughts. Take care and we hope to see you all soon.
Much Love,
Anne Marie, Leonard , Luke, Kate & Jake

Richard Sarno

November 25, 2008

Pat: Carol and I were shocked to hear of John's passing. We express our sincere sympathy at this time. We have some wonderful, loving memories of fun times with you and John. We know he will be sorely missed.

Carol Burrows

November 25, 2008

Dear Pat and family,

I was saddened to hear of John's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family at this most difficult time.
Carol Burrows

Julie Waite

November 25, 2008

Tracy, I was sorry to hear about your dad. Thinking of you during this time of sorrow. I'll be here for you when you return, please let me know if there is anything I can do. Jules

Dorsey McGlone

November 25, 2008

Dear Cathy and Family,
I am so saddened to hear about your loss. Cathy, I remember your dad fondly and can't express how sorry I am that you have to go through this. Please take care of yourself in the months ahead.
Love,

Barbara and Tim Nevils

November 25, 2008

Dear Pat and family,
We were so saddened and surprised to hear about John's passing. We hope, with time, you will be comforted by your many friends and family.

Karl Steen

November 25, 2008

Pat and family,

Thank you so much for welcoming me to the family so many years ago. I will miss John; he gave me laughter, a sense of belonging and sage advice when we had time together. I hope you and your friends and family find peace and solace in each other's company. Family and friends, John would say, are all that really matter in this world.

Love,

Karl Steen

Paul, Michelle & Chris Nolan

November 25, 2008

Dear Pat, John, Cathy, Tracy and Heather,
During the rare and cherished occasions when we all got together, John was always a lot fun to be around, he was a great guy and he'll be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Marie Cornelio

November 25, 2008

To Pat and Family,

I am very surprized and saddend to hear of your loss. John was a very important person in my life. I had the pleasure to learn from him and grow both in my business and as a person. He has always held a special place in my heart. Working for and with him was my great pleasure and I will miss him so much. We had a lot of laughs. My prayers are with you and your family. I know his family meant so very much to him.

Megan Bartlett

November 25, 2008

Dear MacLean Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We wish you peace during this time.

Francie Bourgeois and family

November 25, 2008

Dear Pat and Family; Butch, Judy and Family: I was very saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this time.

Philip Cognetta

November 25, 2008

Dear Catherine and family,
Our hopes and prayers are with you and your family as well as our sincerest condolences.

Take care.

The Caspersens

November 25, 2008

Dear Pat and family

We are all thinking of you and sending our sincere sympathy on the loss of a great husband and Dad who was also a great friend.

Teri Monahan

November 25, 2008

Pat & Family
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, you will remain in my prayers, I pray that God will give you the strength to remember the love that kept you two together so long to now strengethen you and your family.
Thank God for John's military service for we are all grateful.

Cheryl Rossetti

November 24, 2008

Pat, I am so sorry about John. My thoughts, you know, are always with you. You are always in my heart. I love & miss you.

Susan & Scott Saumsiegle

November 24, 2008

To the Family of John MacLean:
We are lucky to have known Mr. MacLean & his AWESOME sense of humor! May you all find solace in the beautiful memories you made with him. You are in our thoughts & prayers. With our deepest sympathy & much love ...

Scott Farr

November 24, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Rob Smith

November 24, 2008

To the MacLeans,
John was a great guy and a fantastic teammate for all of us Blue Jays. Whenever John pitched, we knew his competitive nature would keep us in the game. And what a fun guy to be around. I will never forget his fantastic laugh. I am so sorry for your loss. Please remember John for all the great times he shared with you.

Dee & Shauna Fraser

November 24, 2008

Dear MacLean Family,

We were very sad to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Pauline & Bill Dutra

November 24, 2008

Dear Pat & Family

I'm so sorry to hear of John's
passing. Our expressions of love
and prayer are with you all.

Ann Shannon

November 24, 2008

Pat,
I am so glad I gave you permission to marry John over 41 years ago.
He was the best.
My heart and prayers are with all the MacLeans.
Love your Matron of Honor

Adam & Luisa Silva

November 24, 2008

Dear Pat & Family,
We are truly sorry for your loss. We send our thoughts and prayers to you all.

M. Dale Steen

November 24, 2008

Dear Pat, Tracy, John, Cathy and Heather,

May good memories keep John's spirit alive in your hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow. With love and sympathy,
Dale and Ron Steen

Brian& Lydia Fraser

November 24, 2008

Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time .

Larry, Betty and John Lessard

November 24, 2008

Patricia and Family,
We were so sorry to hear about John. Our prayers are with you.

Peggy & Murray MacCuish

November 24, 2008

Sorry to hear about the loss of your husband, father, brother and friend. Our thoughts are with you at this time.

Nancy Miller

November 24, 2008

Pat

I'm saddened to hear of John's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Mike and Kathy Trainor

November 24, 2008

Dear Pat and family,
We were so sorry and saddened to hear about Jack's passing. He will truly be missed by all who knew him.

Brian McCoubrey

November 24, 2008

Dear Mrs. MacLean and Family,
I had the great honor of working with John. He was immensely talented, wonderful with people, and he had the best sense of humor.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Ilene Tranchina

November 24, 2008

Dear Tracy & Family,
I was so sorry to hear of your Dads passing. My thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time.

In Honor of Our Veterans

November 24, 2008

Mr. MacLean, thank you for your service to our country, and God Bless America.

Ellie & Russ Steele

November 24, 2008

Pat & Family,,,
We send our condolences and prayers to you all..

fondly remembering a friend

Clyde and Charlene Murphy

November 24, 2008

Dear Pat and Family,
Clyde and Iwere saddened to hear of John 's passing.
John was a man of great spirit and interests with a sense of humor..
May your happy memories comfort you now and in the future.

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