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Peter MacLean Obituary
Peter John MacLean, of South Dennis, MA, was born on December 12, 1953 to Alexander and Barbara (Phelan) MacLean. He passed away on July 7, 2019 surrounded by his family after a 4 year battle against glioblastoma. Peter remained optimistic throughout this journey and touched all those he met along the way. He was born in Boston and lived in Belmont, MA before moving to and being raised in Westport, CT. Peter was a bartender for many years at The Black Duck Café before becoming a finish carpenter. He married Mary (Johnson) with whom they raised their 2 beautiful daughters, Kelly and Brooke in Fairfield, CT and then fulfilled a dream of moving to Cape Cod for his next chapter.
Peter worked for Shepley Wood Products until his diagnosis. He remained positive and stayed busy at the Livestrong Program at the Cape Cod Y, and volunteered at Habitat for Humanity Restore.
He loved the Red Sox, Cape Cod Baseball League, boating, cars, dinners at the beach, but above all else, loved spending time with his family.
Peter is survived by his wife of 30 years, Mary of South Dennis, MA and his daughters Kelly of Newton, MA and Brooke of Portland, ME. In addition, he is survived by his sister Marcia McLeod and her husband David; brothers Joe MacLean; Sandy MacLean and his wife Jill. Peter was also close to his in-laws Joyce and Brian Zukauskas, Paul Johnson and Peter and Carol Johnson as well as his many nieces and nephews. Peter shared a close bond with his father-in-law Matthew Johnson of Yarmouth Port, MA.
A Mass will be held for Peter at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 13th at St Anthony of Padua Church, 149 S. Pine Creek Road, Fairfield, CT 06824, followed by a gathering to honor Peter's life at the Gaelic American Club at 74 Beach Road, Fairfield.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to Habitat for Humanity, www.habitat.org/support. For online condolences, please visit www.doanebealamesdennis.com
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Marcia Martin
July 9, 2020
just looked Peter up to see how he was doing ... sad to see that he passed. He was a faithful fellow Livestrong member whose company everyone enjoyed. He was a sweet, helpful kind of guy. He knew I was a caregiver so at one point he asked if I could help take care of him while Mary worked. Being that I was also a fellow cancer patient (and only 5'1"), that didn't happen, though I would have loved to help if I could. So sorry for all that Peter went through, and for your loss.
August 13, 2019
Peter was a dear friend for many years. God speed Peter. Julie Fowler Tyson
Nick & Jean Garoffolo
July 13, 2019
So sorry to hear about Peter's passing. He was a great guy. Always eager to lend a hand when you needed help. Loved our conversations in the middle of Beaumont Place.
Elaine Daly
July 12, 2019
So sorry to hear of Peter's passing. He was a blessing to know.
Andy & Amy Gallen
July 11, 2019
The Bayberry softball team - lots of good times!
Andy & Amy Gallen
July 11, 2019
So many memories, and we were so sorry to hear of Peter's passing. He certainly fought the good fight, and may he now rest in peace. We've included photos of the Bayberry Woodworking crew and the softball team in a separate message. God Speed, Peter.
Rod Cober
July 11, 2019
Dear Mary:
Pete was always such a stand-up guy and to me, the ultimate New Englander. You two were perfect together and he leaves a beautiful legacy to you, his beautiful daughters, and his many friends. It was a privilege to have known him.
Cary Nadel
July 10, 2019
Mary, my deepest condolences to you, Kelly, and Brooke, as well as, your entire family. Pete was always and will always be a great guy.
Sharyn Londergan
July 10, 2019
Peter was a gentle, loving soul who will be greatly missed. I'm honored to have had the pleasure of knowing him, even for a short time.
Virginia Russo
July 10, 2019
To Pete's family,
I had the privilege to work with Pete at the library. He was an all around great guy and we loved to talk Yankees and Red Sox baseball.
One thing I will always remember is how he fought long and hard through this battle with cancer.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
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