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Duncan MacLean Obituary
Worcester - Duncan Karl MacLean, 77, of Worcester, passed away at home on Saturday, August 28, 2021. He was the son of the late, Duncan Paul MacLean and Yvonne (Lariviere) MacLean.
He is survived by his loving wife of forty-nine years, Gay (Rocheleau) MacLean; his daughter, Jennifer MacLean her partner Anja Gaiewski; his son, Duncan Paul MacLean and his wife Michelle; his five grandchildren, Gabrielle, Casmir, Thomas, and Izabel Kruczynski, and Mac MacLean; his sister, Patricia Learned of Maine; as well as many extended family and close friends.
Duncan grew up in Shrewsbury and graduated from Shrewsbury High School and Clark University. He worked for Big D/Price Chopper for forty-nine years and was an ASA and USSSA umpire for many leagues and high schools in the Worcester area. He was a longtime member of the Masonic Temple in Worcester and the Worcester County Numismatic Society. He had a love for travel, was an avid collector of all types of 5 cent currency, enjoyed reading books and spending time with his grandkids playing "Papa Wins".
There are no calling hours or funeral services, however a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date with family and friends.
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David Gaudette
September 5, 2021
Duncan was my first boss at the old Shrewsbury Big D. What an amazing teacher and role model to end up with on my first job! I have been lucky to carry his influence from those days throughout my working life. Rest in peace Duncan.
John McAdam
September 3, 2021
So sorry for your loss Gay
Loved working with Duncan May he rest in the Peace of our Lord
Mary Minor
September 3, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Duncan at the Big Discount. He was such a nice guy! May you memories bring you peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Dave and Ann Gentile
September 2, 2021
Gay,Jen and Paul
We are so sorry to here about Duncan. We’re keeping all of you in our thoughts.
May he RIP
Dave and Ann Gentile
Kathy/Kevin Campbell
September 1, 2021
Gay, We are so sorry about the passing of Duncan. We are keeping you and your family in our prayers and thoughts. In HIS Grip, Kathy and Kevin Campbell
Carolyn & Joe Borrelli
September 1, 2021
Gay, Jen and Paul:
So sorry to hear about Duncan’s passing. Your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers.
He was a great guy, husband, father and grandfather and will be missed by all his friends and neighbors who knew him.
Our sincere condolences to you all.
Carolyn & Joe Borrelli & family
Paula Woodbury-Finn
September 1, 2021
I'm saddened to read of Duncan's passing. I worked with Duncan for many years. I always enjoyed his quick wit and he was never without a smile. May you cherish all of your memories and hold them dear to your heart.
Paula Finn
Deb (Wallace) Milliard
September 1, 2021
Gay and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Deb Milliard
Don Adams
September 1, 2021
Condolences, very sorry. Duncan, a smart person.
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