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Alexander McLean Obituary
Shrewsbury - Alexander H. McLean, Jr., 76, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2016, at the Luther Home of Worcester. His wife, Alice A. (Stewart) McLean, predeceased him in December 1990.
Alexander is survived by a son, Mark McLean and his wife Linda of Morrisville, PA; a step son, David Morel and his wife Margie of Shrewsbury; a step daughter, Cindy Makowiecki and her husband Peter of Scarborough, Maine; a sister, Gert Canzano of Shrewsbury; ten grandchildren, Ian, Ilana, Seth, Mandy, Meaghan, Katy, Amy, Michelle, Stephen, and Jimmy; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a daughter, Robin Mulvey, a step daughter, Cheryl Haskell, and by a brother, Bernard McLean. Al, as he was known to family and friends, was born in Worcester, son of the late, Alexander H. and Gladys (Winans) McLean.
He graduated from Commerce High School in Worcester and later served his nation proudly in the United States Marine Corps. Al worked for many years as a materials supervisor at the former General Motors Assembly Plant in Framingham, before he retired.
A Funeral Service for Alexander will be held on Tuesday, January 12, at 11 a.m. in MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester. Interment will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Metrowest Homecare and Hospice, 200 Nickerson Road, suite 110, Marlborough, MA 01752.
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Sponsored by Linda Kennedy, Ph.D. (Cousin).
Patricia Moran Donnelly
January 2, 2021
Gert you are in my thoughts today after receiving this email of the anniversary of Al's death. I hope all is well with you and your family... All is fine with mine.. Your cousin Pat.
Bruce Richard
January 12, 2016
Our deepest sympathies to the entire McLean family and friends...may he rest in peace. Always enjoyed our times playing basketball...Dave and I were 12 and he was a GIANT! We never won a game :) Love: Bruce, Kristi, Nick & Nate
Dorothy Hargrove
January 11, 2016
Our prayers and thoughts go to the family.We have many fond memories of our childhood friend.
May he rest in peace
Gordon and Dottie Hargrove
Scott McLean
January 11, 2016
I'm so sad at the loss of my Uncle Sandy. I will truly miss him. Our prayers go out to the rest of the family. Love Sue and Scott McLean.
Jesse Ann White
January 10, 2016
My cousin Sandy was a very caring man. He had a wonderful sense of humor. I will always remember him laughing. Sending my love to the family.
January 10, 2016
I cherish the fond memories of conversations with Sandy. We talked on Tuesday evening this past week. Such a dear and wonderful and loving man Sandy is. May the Grace and Love of God be there with him! Love and Hugs, Cousin, Linda Knarr Kennedy
Randall Grace
January 10, 2016
I will always have wonderful memories of my cousin Sandy.
He played Santa Claus one year and handed out our presents. Such a sweetheart. He will be missed!
I am holding the family in the light.
"Randy"
CARL GENTILE
January 10, 2016
PRAYERS FOR AL A COMMERCEHIGH FRIEND 1958
January 10, 2016
It has been many years since we have been in touch. We are long lost cousins. We had so good time in the olden days. Rest in Peace Al....Your Cousin Pat Moran Donnelly.
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