John MacLean
Passed on: November 23rd, 2008
1940-2008 Danvers, Mass./Sydney, N.S. John 'Jack' William MacLean, beloved husband of Patricia (Malloy) MacLean, died Nov. 23, 2008, at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, Mass. Jack was the son of Katherine 'Kaye' MacLean and the late James MacLean of Cabot Street, raised and educated in Sydney and was affectionately known by his friends as 'Rippe.' He was also a graduate of Harvard Business School, OPM. An honorably discharged veteran, he served as a member of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. In addition to his wife and mother, Jack is survived by his son, John Jr. and daughters, Catherine (Bill) Hodges, Tracy MacLean and Heather (Cory) Tromblee; his brother, Donald 'Butch' (Judy) MacLean and several nieces and nephews. He was beloved 'papa' of Samuel and Ava MacLean, John 'Jack' and MacLean Hodges, Emily and Isabel Steen. His funeral was held Nov. 26, 2008, at St. Rose of Lima Church, Topsfield, Mass.
