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DONALD W. MACLEAN

MACLEAN, DONALD W. The death of Donald W. MacLean of Windsor Court, Fredericton, occurred peacefully on Wednesday, June 7th, 2006, following many years gracefully enduring Parkinson's disease. Born in Black Point, Restigouche on June 13, 1920, the only child of the late N. Wilford and C. Grace (MacKinnon) MacLean. Donald married Jean Macey of Minnedosa, Manitoba on August 5, 1945. His early education was in a one-room schoolhouse. With the help of his well-educated mother, he nevertheless went to University, despite the prior death of a father he greatly loved. He had a distinguished career in forestry research, assisted by his dedicated wife who gave much of herself. In later years he much enjoyed his association with Politicians in another form of public service. He was a dedicated student of genealogy and enjoyed sharing the fruits of his efforts. He loved his New Brunswick and Scottish heritage. Above all he loved his family. Besides his wife, Jean, he is survived by his only child, Neil C. M. MacLean and his wife, Julie A. of Saint John, one grandson, I. Matthew MacLean of Toronto, ON, one granddaughter, K. Alexa Gauthier and her husband Robert M. of Saint John and one great grandson, R. Cole Gauthier of Saint John. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 10th, 2006 at 1:00 pm from Zion United Church, New Mills, N B. Burial will be in the New Mills Cemetery, Donations may be made in his memory to the Parkinson Society of Canada. Arrangements are under the direction of McAdam's Select Community Funeral Home, 160 York Street, Fredericton, NB (506-458-9170). www.mcadamsfh.com

 

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