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John MacLean Obituary

John A.C. MacLean Jr., 73, died Sunday, May 12, 2013, while wintering in Florida. John was the beloved husband of Janice (Comery) MacLean. He was born in Inverness, Nova Scotia, but raised in Massachusetts and was a graduate of Stoughton High School. He was the son of the late John and Alena (MacInnis) MacLean and brother to the late Neil and Allan MacLean. John had been a longtime resident of Pembroke as well as a summer resident to Oak Bluffs, Marthas Vineyard. In addition to his wife Janice, he is survived by his sister, Christine (MacLean) Locke of Stoughton, his children, John MacLean III and his wife Debra of Pembroke, Janelle (MacLean) Lan and her husband Andrew of Swampscott, Jeffrey MacLean and his wife Sandra of Davie, Fla., and James MacLean and his wife Irena of Brockton. John is also survived by his seven grandchildren who brought him immense pride and joy. They are Lillianna Manon, Michael and Adam Lan, MacKenzie and Mason MacLean and Melana and Natalia MacLean. He also had four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Johns funeral service will be held at the Shepherd Funeral Home, 7 Mattakeesett St. (Rte. 14), Pembroke, Wednesday, May 22, at 10 a.m. Burial to follow Saturday, May 25, at Oak Grove Cemetery in Oak Bluffs, Marthas Vineyard. Visiting hours will be held Tuesday, May 21, from 4-8 p.m. at the Shepherd Funeral Home, 7 Mattakeesett St., Pembroke. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to Science With A Mission, 602 Massapoag Ave., Sharon, MA 02067 or (www.sciencewithamission.org). To offer condolences or for directions please visit www.shepherdfuneralhome. com.

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Published by The Enterprise on May 18, 2013.

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May 29, 2013

Jan, Just heard about John. So sorry. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

Chuck and Chris Souza and family

Richard Holleran

May 27, 2013

So sorry to hear of John's passing. All our love and prayers to the MaClean family. I'll always remember John as the dedicated father to his kids, especially at the rink. God bless you all.
Richie & Joanna Holleran

Susan (Chaet) Shrager, SHS Class of 58'

May 20, 2013

Dear Janice and family,
So sorry to learn about John's passing.
He was so proud of his family!
You are in my thoughts, heart and prayers.

South Shore NIHOA

May 19, 2013

To The Maclean Family
Your in our thoughts and prayers at this time .
Your Ice Hockey Refs

Bernice Pierce

May 19, 2013

John, you will be missed by all of my family. My children grew up calling Uncle John,a well deserved name. . You were there when they needed a shoulder or hug.
You and Dick spent much time together and enjoyed a great bond of friendship. Thank you for your love and kindness . I will miss you.
Jan and I will look after each other.

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