October 3, 1928 - Indian River, Prince Edward Island
August 4, 2018 – Calgary, Alberta
Rev. Rupert MacLellan of Calgary, AB, a cherished family member, pastor, mentor, colleague, and friend, passed away peacefully in his 90th year on August 4, 2018, the feast day of St. John Vianney. Son of the late Bernard and Grace (MacDougall) MacLellan, Rupert is lovingly remembered by his brother Urban (Vera) MacLellan of Burlington, ON; sister-in-law Betty MacLellan of Stoney Creek, ON; brother-in-law Dan Brooks of Freedom, New Hampshire; and his seventeen nieces and nephews and their families. He was predeceased by brothers, Emmett, Justin, Harold; sister Agatha Brooks; sister-in-law Kathleen MacLellan; niece Julie; nephew Chris; and grand-nephew Philip. Following his graduation from St. Dunstan’s University (1950), Charlottetown and St. Augustine Seminary, Toronto, Rupert was ordained on April 3, 1954 and celebrated his first Mass at his beloved home parish of St. Mary’s in Indian River, Prince Edward Island. Knowing that he could always return to the peaceful rural setting where he grew up, Fr. Rupert willingly accepted the call to serve in the then fledgling province of Alberta. He served many parishes in the Calgary Diocese, including St. Joseph’s (Coalhurst), St. Peter’s (Milk River), St. Mary’s (Banff), St. Anne’s, Holy Name and Holy Spirit, Calgary. In his faithful dedication to helping others, Fr. Rupert’s ministries would also include becoming director of Religious Education for the diocese, teaching at Fr. Lacombe High School, chaplaincy with the Calgary Catholic School District, lecturing at St. Mary’s University and frequent assisting at many parishes. Upon completion of his active ministry, Fr. Rupert remained spiritually and pastorally present to all of us for which we are very grateful. Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers and Tributes at St. Michael Catholic Community (800 – 85 Street SW, Calgary, AB) on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Cathedral (219 – 18th Avenue S.W., Calgary, AB) on Thursday, August 9, 2018 at 11 a.m. Graveside Service to follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Reception to follow in the parish hall. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If desired, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Father Rupert MacLellan Scholarship Fund at St. Mary’s University Calgary, www.stmu.ca/giving/donate/ or to Providence Care Centre, 149 Providence Blvd S.E., Calgary, AB T2X 0X2, www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/father-lacombe-care-centre-foundation/ The family is appreciative of the outstanding care and compassion Fr. Rupert received at the Providence Care Centre over the last twenty-eight months. In living memory of Rev. Rupert MacLellan, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Fish Creek, 14441 Bannister Road S.E., Calgary, AB, T2X 3J3, Telephone: 1-800-661-1599.

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