John Seward MacLean
1938 - 2016
John Seward MacLean
1938 - 2016
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BORN
1938
DIED
2016
John MacLean Obituary
Sydney
John Seward MacLean passed away peacefully at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital with his wife Myrna by his side on December 29, 2016.
Born in Sydney November 29, 1938, he was the son of the late Neil and Lynne (Bonaparte) MacLean.
John worked many years in Ontario for International Harvester as a truck salesman. He was well known by his friends as a gourmet cook who could produce great dishes. He loved to entertain and shop for his wife, Myrna. He was forever ready with a new joke to entertain his friends and great devotion to Johnny Walker.
He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years Myrna (Moore) MacLean, his daughter Liza Marie Parry (Richard), Toronto and son Martyn Shawn MacLean, Toronto; brothers Charlie, Freddie, Alan; sisters Chris Joseph, Pat Wilson, Sarah Mombourquette and Jeannette Compton, all of Ontario; grandchildren Dianna, Ginny, Julia Parry and Brandon MacLean. He will be greatly missed by his four legged buddy, Charlie.
John was predeceased by in-laws Eliza (Sylliboy) and Noel Moore; son Ian David MacLean and his brother Neil.
Visitation will be held from 7-9 pm on Sunday, January 1 and funeral service at 11 am on Monday, January 2, both at T.W.Curry Parkview Chapel with Rev. Bill Burke officiating.
A funeral mass will take place on Thursday, January 5 at 10:30 am at St. Mary Queen of the Sea, 11 Peter St. S. Mississauga, ON, L5H 2G1 followed with the interment at St. Mary's Cemetery, Port Credit, ON.
Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.twcurry.com
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5 Entries
Geraldine Fraser
January 4, 2017
So Sorry to hear of John's passing.
Hayley Goodman
January 3, 2017
Liza and family, so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Donald Bonaparte
January 2, 2017
Sorry for your loss, from the Bonaparte family in Pictou, Donnie & Judy
David &Margaret Mac Donald
January 2, 2017
Sad to hear of John passing he was a close friend when we were
In our late teens in Sydney . Our Condolence to Myrna and Family
We will keep all in our prayers , sorry unable to attend mass in Mississauga as we are in Florida .
Rest in Peace John
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Blair Joseph
December 31, 2016
Myrna, I was very impressed with John,s strength,courage, and attitude against a battle he knew he could not win but never complained or stopped trying.He was a true Champion and you were his Rock. Rest in Peace My Friend
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