McLEAN, JOSEPH WALTER
We are saddened to announce the sudden passing of Joe McLean on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital.
Joe was born in Fredericton, NB on August 27, 1966, he was the son of Lois McLean and Arnold McLean.
In addition to his parents, Joe is survived by his brother, James McLean of Fredericton, NB and sister, Janine McLean of Victoria, BC; Joe will also be missed by his niece, Maddison Bridgeo-Mclean and nephew, Isaac Bridgeo-McLean. Also survived by his grandmother, Sadie McLean of Lincoln, NB; uncles, Robert Dunlap (Mary) of Castlegar, BC, David Dunlap of Fredericton, NB; aunt, Ruth Dunlap of Fredericton, NB; uncles, Rolly McLean (Darlie), Laurie McLean (Sally) of Harvey, NB and Stephen McLean of Fredericton, NB; aunts, Joan McLean (Bill) and Judy McLean of Lincoln, NB.
Joe was predeceased by his sister, Faye McLean; his grandfathers, Walter Dunlap and Burns McLean; grandmother, Ruby Dunlap and uncle, Douglas Dunlap.
Joe touched the lives of everyone he met. He loved music and dancing and is now singing and dancing with the angels. Joe loved Christmas and couldn’t wait for his visit with Santa. He really loved his Transformers especially Optimus Prime. For the better part of his life you wouldn’t find him without a Wrinkles puppet on his hand day and night. Joe was also very patriotic, you couldn’t go in a store without him spotting a Canadian flag and wanting a new one. Joe graduated from Fredericton High School in 1987 and from then on he was employed through Jobs Unlimited. Joe saw the world and all its beauty and kindness and none of the negativity. He had the ability to see the beauty in everyone without any judgement. The moment you met him you had a friend in Joe. He will be greatly missed by all.
Visitation will take place in York Funeral Home, 302 Brookside Drive on Thursday, January 29, 2015 from 7 to 9 pm. A Funeral Service will be held at the Salvation Army Community Church, 531 St. Mary’s Street on Friday, January 30, 2015 at 11am with Major Larry and Judy Goudie officiating.
For those who wish, donations may be made to the Salvation Army Building Fund, Fredericton Down Syndrome Society, Jobs Unlimited or the charity of the donor’s choice.
Personal condolences may be made through www.yorkfh.com