Donald H. MacLean of Naples, FL and Yarmouth Port, MA, passed away on March 1st, 2014 of a sudden brief illness. Born on Oct. 25, 1927 in White Plains, NY, Donald was raised in Melrose, MA, graduated from Middlebury College and was a Veteran of the United States Navy. Donald and his wife Priscilla raised their family in Simsbury, CT where he was a community and church leader as well as a beloved youth sports coach. Upon Priscilla's passing, Donald married Barbara Jean Clyne, and they enjoyed 25 years of happiness as members of the Royal Wood (Florida) and King's Way (Massachusetts) Communities. Donald had a magnetic personality and he positively influenced all of those with whom he connected. He is survived by his wife Barbara; sons: Andrew (wife Chris), Douglas (wife Donna), David (wife Kristen), and John (wife Tara); Daughters: Ellen (husband Reiny), Margaret (husband Bob), Katie (husband Ron), and Laura (husband Ned). Don is also survived by his grandchildren: Ian, Reid, Skye, Sadie, Ellen, Piper, Eric, John, Connor, Emily, Timothy, Jack, Joseph, Will, Connelly, Madeline and Ross as well as his great granddaughter Emma who shares his birthday. Donald will be greatly missed. A Memorial Service will be held in Simsbury, CT on April 12th, at 11 a.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 11 Church St., Tariffville, CT. Arrangements entrusted to the Beachwood Society, www.BeachwoodSociety.com.

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Published by Hartford Courant from Mar. 4 to Mar. 9, 2014.

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February 27, 2020

Don. six years have passed now, but we still miss you.You were the greatest. Always smiling . I will never forget you.We still talk about you when we get together. Gone, but not forgotten.
Hildegard Carney

Tom Blessis

May 2, 2014

Andy, Doug and Dave, I just learned of your Dad's passing. My heartfelt condolences to you and your families.
Where to start? I have so many great memories of family get togethers with your Dad. Middlebury and the Dog Team restaurant, Christmas Eve and Glug..., vacations in the Lake Sunapee area, deep sea fishing out of Noank for blues... and sitting in the back of his Ford LTD cruising down the Mass Pike while he predicted which radio station would be clear as soon as we reached the crest of a hill.
Your Dad was larger than life. To this day I fondly can hear his laugh.
Heaven is a richer place with him there.

April 10, 2014

I enjoyed growing up with Don's son Doug. Mr Maclean was one of the good dads...always positive and supportive. He'll be missed by many.

March 24, 2014

Doug and Donna, my deepest sympathies. It is always tough losing a parent, I understand. I am so sure he was a wonderful man, and lucky to have you both. Many blessings and prayers through this difficult time. Beth

Arthur J. Stevens

March 9, 2014

My condolences to the Maclean family.
I was just a little third grader in Melrose maybe 1943 or 1944. I can still picture as clear as day Don running on the football field at top speed to kick the extra point after Melrose scored a touchdown. He may have been a Sopohmore then, and not yet a regular starter on a very strong football team. That image has crossed my mind dozens of times over the years. (I am now 80)
I recall one time a bunch neighborhood high school kids were playing touch football down on Maple Road in front of Bobby Alden's house. They let me play in the game. (Don was ten times my weight.) He kicked off and I remember being amazed that the ball made a whirring sound as it flew thru the air end over end. I also wondered how he could kick the ball so far with soft toed moccasins on. I think I must have know "Tubber" almost a year before I learned his name was Donald.

Brad Moger

March 8, 2014

All four of us Moger boys had to joy of playing for "Diamond Don" on the Colts - and being in the best neighborhood in Simsbury with the MacLeans, Smiths, Hudsons, Waltons, Wilsons, Clynes, Sandersons, Marshalls ... and on and on!
I am thankful to God for the Don and how he helped shaped me as a young man!

March 8, 2014

Barbara I am so sorry to read of Don's passing.He was such a nice warm person.I can
remember how nice Don was several years ago
when he fixed my Howard Miller clock.I will
miss him.Phil&Marylou Roche Kings Way

Joe Bazzano

March 7, 2014

My deepest sympathy to the family of Don MacLean. I met Don while coaching his sons Andy and Doug at Simsbury High School. He was always a very positive influence on his boys and their team mates. May he RIP.

Laurie (Smith) Darling

March 6, 2014

Wow! The picture on-line brought back some warm memories of "Uncle Don" (that is what we called him-not sure why!). His large smile and hearty laugh was legendary! Peace and Love to all as you say goodbye to a great man.

March 5, 2014

Dear Barbara and family, humble, upbeat, generous and a great friend to all who he has touched are only a few of the many thoughts that enter the minds as we remember Don. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and thanks for al the great memories you've shared with us. We are here for you if we can help ignite those past 25 years we shared both in Royal Wood and Kings Way Love Dick & Joan

Steve Skalka

March 5, 2014

"... as well as a beloved youth sports coach." Mr. Mac - then, now and forever - Colt Pride!

Tom Reilly

March 5, 2014

"Diamond" Don was truly one of the "good guys". Thoughts and prayers go out to the Maclean 's and the Clyne's !

Marianne and Peter Kokoszka

March 5, 2014

Dear MacLean Family,
One of the hardest things in life is saying goodbye to an old dear friend. Laddie, you never failed to bring a smile to our faces or laughter to our hearts. We'll always remember your quick wit and zest for living.
So rest gentle soul in the comforting arms of the Lord and may perpetual light shine upon you forever.

Sincerely,
Marianne and Peter

Hildegard Carney

March 5, 2014

Dear Barbara & Family. I am so very sorry of Don's passing.He was a wonderful guy and will be greatly missed.
Hildegard Carney

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