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John Joseph MacLean
1941 - 2017
John Joseph MacLean
1941 - 2017
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BORN
1941
DIED
2017
John MacLean Obituary
In the early years he worked in Toronto but his roots were calling him back. He came home to Cape Breton to run the Irving garage in Whycocomagh. Later John went on to work for one of his closest friends Carmen Campbell as a truck driver for 42 yrs. John enjoyed taking in the horse races with his buddies and making trips to the Freshmart to see who he could pick on that day. He also enjoyed getting together most Sunday's with his closest friends to play cards. John made his home in Kenloch with Bonnie and his 3 children. He returned to his hometown of Mabou, where it would become his final resting place.
John was a son to the late Angus Anthony & Libby (MacKenzie) (West Mabou). He is survived by his sons, Blair(Raylene),Inverness; Conrad(Shirley),Kenloch; daughters, Ellen(Steven),Amherst; Natalie, Ontario; grandchildren, Rian, Brody, Ella Rae, Kate, Rory and Emmie; siblings, Roddie (Myrna), Gussie (Jessie), Wayne (Jocelyn), Alice (Victor); many nieces and nephews; first wife, Ann (Natalie); second wife, Bonnie Jean. Predeceased by siblings, Marie (Donald B.), Patsy,(Blair); nephew Keith. John "Poppy" will be deeply missed by all that knew him. May you Rest In Peace Dad
Visitation will take place in St. Mary's Church Vestry, Mabou on Sunday, March 19th from 3-7 p.m. Funeral Monday, March 20th at 11a.m. with Fr. Bernie MacDonald officiating. Burial to follow at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donation's can be made in memory of John to Central Inverness Palliative Care Society or to St. Mary's Parish Hall, Mabou.
On-line condolences may be made to: www.invernessfuneralhome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
29 Entries
Lauchie MAC dougall
March 8, 2019
He was great guy. Lots of funny stories..RIP John..
DA Mackenzie
March 8, 2019
A year has past but not the memories of John.take care all
March 20, 2017
Our sympathy, you have had a hard last few months,
Mary Ann Pelham and family
Anne & Rudy Schuurmans
March 19, 2017
To all of the Mac Lean Family We were so sorry to hear of your loss.our thoughts and Prayers are with you all
We knew John and his family well as I was from West Mabou
Anne (Mack's )sister & Rudy
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March 19, 2017
Condolences to Blair, Conrad, Ellen and their families, sorry for your loss.
Tara, Mason and Shane Marple
Sheila Allan
March 16, 2017
Ellen, our thoughts and condolences are with you and your family, from your Archway family and friends.
Nancy MacLean
March 16, 2017
Shocked to hear of John's passing!
Lots of good memories of Toronto days when we were all young,dancing our feet off every weekend!
Some of us "dragged" John to the Iona Legion last spring to hear Robert Bouchard...don't know that he was all that happy to be there but..Im so glad now we did!
RIP old friend!
March 16, 2017
Condolences to Conrad and family on John's passing. He was a dear friend in our Toronto days and always treated all of us so well. He was lots of fun. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Stan and Gert Chapman
Ardon & Enie Mofford
March 15, 2017
Our deepest sympathy to the MacLean Family on John's passing, many fond memories of a very dear friend while we all lived in Toronto.John rest easy
Neil Ingraham
March 15, 2017
Sorry to hear of the passing of John Lots of memories from when were young in Kenloch.
Natalie MacLean
March 15, 2017
A big, warm hug to all of my MacLean clan - I wish I could be there with you. I am so sorry to hear about my father's passing. My thoughts are with you.
Neil MacDonald
March 15, 2017
Our Sincere Sympathy to John's Family and Friends.
May the memories of happier times, sustain and support you all, through this difficult life event.
Susan & Neil MacDonald
Lakeside, NS
Fred Kristiansen
March 15, 2017
Natalie I'm so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I hope you get some comfort in remembering the good times you shared with him.My condolences go out to you and your family at this most difficult time. Take care.
March 15, 2017
So sorry to hear of John's passing. Our sympathy goes out to all the MacLean family. Bernie & Mary Gillis, Fort McMurray.
brian mac lean
March 15, 2017
so sad to hear of the passing of john ,i will miss our chats at the poker machine ,he was a very nice man always so nice to chat with.rip old friend
Edith and Archie Gillis
March 15, 2017
Our sympathy to the MacLeans and their families. It has been a difficult year for all of you. Edith and Archie Gillis
Gregory Macinnis
March 15, 2017
Our sympathies to all. We will sure miss him at the freshmart, always had time to talk. R.i.p.
March 15, 2017
So sorry to hear of Johns passing. He used to be our daily visitor in Toronto when we lived there. And he always had something funny to say. This is such a hard year for the family.
Duncan and Josephine Cummings, Creignish
Janice Dillon
March 15, 2017
So Sorry for your loss. I remember him from the Whycocomagh days, he used to drive Veronica home allot, she worked at Vi's restaurant then. I was only little but he was a Giant to me!! lol A gentle giant!! My deepest condolences
Janice MacDonald ( Dillon ) Kingston, On. Formerly from West Mabou..
March 15, 2017
Sorry to hear of johns passing.you all have had a rough year.you are a,close family and god will see you through this. D.A.and Theresa.
March 14, 2017
To all of John's family, please accept our heartfelt condolences.He will be missed by many.You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.Blessings from John and Donna Connely
Elaine MacInnis
March 14, 2017
Freddy and I are thoughts and prayers are with you and the family!
March 14, 2017
Sorry to hear of John's passing. All the best during this difficult time.
Mike & Marion Mac Isaac
March 14, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. John was a fine man ,he will be missed! Sincerely Sandy& Evelyn MacDonnell Inverness N.S.
Angusl.And Darlene Campbell
March 14, 2017
so sorry to hear of John's passing,he was always willing to engage you in a quick chat or the occassional joke whenever you met him. Our symphathy to all the family. R.I.P.John
linda Doyle
March 14, 2017
Our condolences to Johns family at this difficult time John was a very nice man and will be missed by all Prayers to all and just remember all the good times you all had with him memories are precious and he will live on in all of you May he R.I.P. Linda and Brown Doyle
Kevon MacDonald
March 14, 2017
Condolences to the Maclean family been a tough year For you all Take care
Lauchie&Sherry Mac dougall
March 14, 2017
Thoughts and Prayers at this sad time ..
Donald & Anne Chisholm
March 14, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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