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David MacLean Obituary
BRUNSWICK -- David P. MacLean, of Brunswick and Harpswell, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012, with his loving wife Mabel at his side.
Dave is survived by his wife, best friend and companion of 36 years, Mabel Labbe MacLean. He is the loving father of Stephen, Tracey, Mary, Allyson and Amanda MacLean; grandfather of Josh, Savannah, Zev, Franci and Carly; sister of Constance Baribeau, and brother of Mark MacLean. He is also survived by his in-law family, the Labbes, and their significant others.
In respect of Dave's wishes there was a private celebration of his life in July. A complete remembrance may be viewed and signed at www.desmondfuneralhomes.com.
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for David MacLean
Sponsored by Death steals the physical person, but it can never take the Love and Memories.
Leslie Harkins
January 5, 2025
Big Dave, I miss you every day and I cherish the many memories of time spent with you. You certainly were a bright light in my life and Maryalice's too. " How do you like me now?", along with your mischievous and loving grin is something Maryalice and I hold dear.
Mary Classen Bell
January 2, 2025
Dave will always be someone who is deep in my heart, gone almost 13 years, heartbreaking. We met over 60 years ago in Tacoma, 1956, is a whole lifetime. Love him forever. Mary Classen Bell
mary L. Bell
January 2, 2023
my memories of you are forever, much love, Mary Bell in Sequim, WA.
Mary ClassenBell
January 2, 2022
FOREVER loved and Remembered
TACOMA AND Sequim, Wa
Mary Classen Bell
January 4, 2021
Dave is still in my heart, will remember him forever. Mary Classen Bell in Sequim,
wa.
Mary Classen Bell
January 2, 2020
My memory of David MacLean will always be in my heart, he was the only person I ever knew from Maine, and he could describe his life very vividly. He was at Ft Lewis, WA. waiting to return to Brunswick. Many years later, I received a letter from Mabe and Dave, So special, was a blessing. Love you forever, Mary Classen Bell in Washington state.
Leslie Harkins
March 2, 2015
Thank you, Judy Labbe, for posting this photo of Mabe and Dave, two of the most generous, kindest people I have ever known. Hard to believe the big guy is gone from this earth.
judy labbe
March 1, 2015
received this picture thought I would check this site and it was open Yeah! We miss you big Dave love Pete and Judy
judy labbe
March 1, 2015
mabe
August 17, 2013
It is now the 19th month on your 19th day,
when you went so far away.
God called you home and asked I stay,
and so we two obeyed.
Days have come and days have gone,
and at times they seem so forever long.
But than again the loss is new,
and heart felt pain is all so true.
Your always on my mind and in my heart,
for we two know we shall never part.
Love, Just Me
Niece Marty
March 8, 2013
March 8, 2013
Dave's 2nd son Rol
February 19, 2013
February 19, 2013
August 8, 2012
Dear Mabel,
We extend our love & sympathy to you as you face this new chapter in your life. With the recent passing of our daughter, we know all too well how heavy simple daily routines, can feel over-whelming. As we ourselves have learned, sweet memories are so priceless. May God Bless you in ways only "He" can. Praying for friends to comfort you, Faith to uphold you, and Loving memories to cary you through. With Love, Kevin & Cindy
February 7, 2013
March 16, 2012
Dear Mabe,
I heard about Dave. I wanted to write you a short note and tell you how sad I was to hear. Dave was such a neat guy. Pam and I would sit in your restaurant and listen to his hair raising stories. He was tough and hard but a mashmellow inside - at least that's what he appeared to be. I've included a couple of photos of when he let me come and photograph him. I am very sad about his passing. My thoughts are with you.
Hugs Jeff
January 19, 2013
A year today you could not stay,
Things are okay since you've been away.
Each day I wake with heart break,
Time they say will heal the ache.
Until then our memories will have to do,
For the winds have taken you to sea until we meet again in God's Eternity.
Love, Just Me
Big Dave w/daughters Amanda & Allyson
January 19, 2013
daughter Mary w/children Franci, Carly & Zev
January 19, 2013
Camp!
January 4, 2013
UpTa.....
January 4, 2013
Ice Fishing Moosehead
January 4, 2013
It's Christmas, Let It Snow!
December 25, 2012
Wishing All of You a Blessed Christmas, Cheers!
December 24, 2012
Dave's kitty " Pretty Boy"
December 13, 2012
Christmas Wishes 4 the Captain! Tim & Pam McManus
December 13, 2012
Our Birding Buddy "Snickers"
November 23, 2012
Dave's Pet Turkey " Tom"
November 23, 2012
Alex, Big Dave & the Gang. Let's Go 4 Wheelin'!
November 7, 2012
Another Big Buck!
November 7, 2012
Etta Wheeler
October 21, 2012
Im so sorry to hear of this. I just happened to be thinking of you all today. Your wit andn candor always made for a good laugh! I miss hearing you ask me "Pour ya one?"
Dave , Mabe, Woody, Dick & the Bull Wink
October 19, 2012
Big Dave & the Big Bull Winkle
October 19, 2012
Bird season begins!
September 29, 2012
Another beautiful day!
September 24, 2012
September 14, 2012
Dave's Mom & Dad "Nat & Ralph"
September 6, 2012
Hauling traps
August 24, 2012
You Bet!!
August 16, 2012
Happy Birthday to Me !
August 9, 2012
Time to go!
August 2, 2012
Keeper!
July 27, 2012
Guess what ?
July 6, 2012
Lobstering begins
June 28, 2012
Warm Summer Breezes!
June 22, 2012
Pheonix, AZ Cowboys - Chuck & Dave
June 14, 2012
Big Dave & #1 Son, Steve
May 24, 2012
Big Guns
May 18, 2012
Happy Days!
May 10, 2012
A "Found" Day in the Allagash !!
May 3, 2012
Maryalice "Trouble"
April 29, 2012
I love you, Mabe and Dave. My heart is full of grief and joyful memories at the same time. I always felt special and cared about when Dave was around. I miss you both something awful.
Leslie Harkins
April 28, 2012
Oh, David...I just learned of your passing. Amanda sent me an email today that was intended for another Leslie and when I responded to her message I asked about you. What a shock. My heart is filled with grief and sorrow and at the same time it is flooded with such wonderful memories of times spent with you and Mabel. You were a remarkable human being, true to yourself and the people you loved. You didn't mince words and always spoke your truth. And behind that tough exterior was the gentlest man I have ever known. I know that wherever you are Dave you are regaling your new buddies with side splitting stories. Mabe, I am sending you much love. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I will be in touch with Maryalice later this morning.
He did It !!
April 26, 2012
At The Top! Dave, Joe & Dale
April 19, 2012
Gettin' Out !!
April 12, 2012
The Bull - Wink !
April 5, 2012
March 29, 2012
Hi Davit. Missing you today. Hope everything is all you ever dreamed of in the afterlife. Love to you today and always, Miss Muffet
00 BUCK
March 29, 2012
Lake Ontario, NY
March 23, 2012
john maclean
March 16, 2012
david i think of you & i smile - we always had a great time hashing over our familys & solving the worlds problems - hunting fishing camping & shareing a meal once in a while was fun also - rip cousin - we will share a drink & laugh again one day - i promise
Dave & Tim
March 15, 2012
Oh Lord it's hard to be humble when your ..........
March 8, 2012
March 5, 2012
Davit! Thinking of you with a chuckle and a smile. John MacLean sent his love to you too via Facebook. Love always, "Muffy Tuffy"
Warming up - Greenville
March 1, 2012
Missing you on this snowy day. Love, Just Me
On Your Day, Love Just Me!
February 16, 2012
Harold Davis
February 13, 2012
Dave and I talked about lots of things in the two weeks before he died. I'll never forget him telling me about finding real, all-consuming love for the first time late in life, when he met Mabel. She was all he could think about back then. When we were talking it was obvious he was still so deeply in love with Mabe. Dave was like that; some things about him never changed.
Tracey MacLean
February 10, 2012
God must have needed a big, strong angel in Heaven, Dad, or He would not have taken you from us so soon. I am so grateful and my heart is comforted knowing that you are at peace, and no longer in such pain and suffering.
I'm also grateful that you took the time to come visit me every week after my recent surgery. As always in your life, you generously brought food, and told me funny stories from years long past that were so delightful to hear. We laughed together, which I find to be one of your greatest gifts; the ability to bring joy to those you love.
I'm so thankful that our last words to each other were "I love you", followed by a heartfelt, warm hug and a kiss.
Andrea Harris suggested that you, Lester and Alden were "having a blast up there at the OK Corral". I like that image and will hold fast to it until we meet again.
You were a good man and father, and will be forever deeply loved by those who fulfilled the first 20 years of your adult life, (your loving family), and then also by Mabel and several of the Labbe family members in the years that followed.
We will all miss your love and guidance so much. I think of you every day with tears and smiles. No one can ever take away the wonderful memories we share. They are ours and ours alone; and you are my hero. I mean, who else would dare get all of the kids out of the water on a hot summer day at Sebago Lake to go after an enormous water moccasin, which you grabbed and wrestled onto the shore like Tarzan one year??? Pretty cool. I was so proud to tell the other kids, "That's my Dad! He saved us from that huge snake! " They thought you was a superhero too!!
May God Bless you, Dad, for all eternity. Enjoy His wonderful peace and love to the fullest; you've more than earned it!
Lay all your burdens down and embrace the splendor of heaven. I can't wait to hear all about it when I see you next! Forever your loving daughter, Trace
Big Ole Fish !!
February 6, 2012
Life is Good!
February 6, 2012
Wahtosh - Mighty Hunter
February 5, 2012
Peter and Judy Labbe
February 1, 2012
Dear Mabe, "Big Dave"
I met Dave when I was 16 just dating Peter. I had the utmost respect and love for this strong caring man. Dave and Mabe are always so suppotive and caring. They supported us through the years and especially when Alex passed away Dec 30th 2010.
We always looked forward to our visits with "great food" and "great drinks."
Dave was an incredible gardener, we always secretly had a competition on our gardens. He taught me so many tricks, but his garden was always pristine, and mine was always a bunch of weeds.
We will miss his big smile and laugh, and how he shared his love for Mabe with us. He had a rough outer edge with the most tender inside. His stories will live on, and his memory will be strong in our hearts.
I'm sure when Dave got to heaven Alex asked him "Do you know my name?"
We love you Mabe
Mary Bell
January 30, 2012
Dave loved life and lived it to the fullest. We met in Tacoma, Wa. in l956 and he has always been very special to our family. With fond memories always,
The Nadeaus
January 26, 2012
Tracey & Savannah,
We are so sorry for your loss. Your Dad sounds like he lived a very fulfilling and fun life. You guys must have some wonderful memories to cherish. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your extended family.
Love, Ross, Debbie, Julia & Ryan Nadeau
Neil Lamb
January 26, 2012
To Stephen, Tracey and the family members who I didn't know,
Dave was a contractor, a customer, and a friend for many years. He was also an original Maine character. You always knew where things stood with Dave and just in case you wondered he would not be long in setting you straight! He will be much missed by us Brunswick old timers. My symphathy to all.
January 25, 2012
Mabe,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you .
Love you, Annie and Porky
Chris Stilkey
January 25, 2012
Mabe
I am so sorry for your loss I always like meeting him when I stopped by for Lobster. Remember, if you need anything let me know.
Laura Robbins
January 24, 2012
Mabel,
So sorry to hear about David and the hurt you must be feeling. Jeff and I send our love and want you to know you are in our thoughts. hugs!
Bruce
January 24, 2012
Mary,
what a FULL life he lived with so many different facets and acomplishments. yes, this helps me to understand you better and why you have such natural inclinations to excel at so many things.
thank you for letting me know about big dave. i'm holding you in my heart.
love,
b
Scott Bozeman
January 24, 2012
Dear Mabel,
It has been long since we have seen each other but I know the loving relationship that you and David shared and when I heard of your loss, wanted to be sure to convey my sorrow. Old friends are never far from our hearts.
My greatest sympathy to you and the family...
Corleen Anderson
January 23, 2012
Dear Mabel,
I am so very heart broken for your loss.
I saw the love that you and David had (have), for each other in the few times we were together. And always in times that you and I worked together, there wasn't a day that you did not talk about David, you two just loved being together ; hunting, four wheeling, fishing, visiting friends and family, going for just a ride, lobstering, heading up North. Dreaming about going out west, cooking together , the list go on and on.....you two were so high on life and each other I loved being around you two.!
I am so happy that I had time a few weeks ago to talk with David, I'll treasure that time.
I know firsthand of your strength, YOU have shared it so often with ME.. I know firsthand of your courage, YOU have shared it so gallantly with ME.... I know firsthand of your light, love, laughter and giving of yourself to ME and for ME in dark times...
Mabel, I am here for you.. I love you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
love Corleen, Harpswell
January 23, 2012
Dear Mabel,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. 36 years of great memories that can never be taken from your heart. God Bless you! Love your cousin, Barb Nason
Nan Higgins
January 23, 2012
Dear Mabel,
We were so sorry to hear about David. He was one-of-a-kind, and we'll never forget the kindness you and he showed to my brother Tim. I enjoyed my conversation with David last summer, and am sorry we never had that visit we talked about. Our thoughts and love are with you and the family.
Nan Akeley Higgins
Jon Baribeau
January 22, 2012
A little chorus, inspired by David:
May your soul sail freely,
Around the World and the Oceans Blue,
For your love is so precious,
We sing our hearts for you.
January 22, 2012
so sorry for your loss mabel a great man always working hard i will miss seeing him at webbers prayers for all of you
Tim Larochelle
Debbie & Harold
January 21, 2012
Dear Mabel,
My dearest friend, words can't possibly convey our sorrow. Dave was so kind, thoughtful and even intuitive to us. We are so fortunate to have known and loved him, and we will never forget him. What a guy! You will always have our love and support.
January 21, 2012
Dear Mabel, Steve, Tracey, Mary, Allyson, Amanda and grandchildren,
You have all our love and sympathy for your great loss. David will always remain in our hearts and we will always have very fond memories of him. Roland, Evelyn, Michelle, Bonnie and Victor
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