Redmond MacLean
Born In: SYDNEY, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: May 17th, 1931
Passed in: Sydney, Ontario, Canada
Passed on: February 24th, 2014
Retzie passed away peacefully on Feb. 23, 2014, at Harbourstone Enhanced Care where he was a resident for the past few years.
Retzie was the son of the late Archie and Tina MacLean of Ashby in Sydney.
He is survived by his two daughters, AnneMarie and Colleen (Allan Kamerman) and his two grandchildren, Aiden and Aimée Kamerman.
He was predeceased by his wife, Helena (Aeo) MacDougall and his siblings, Sister Leonarda, Eileen (Johnston), Mary (McGrath), Marie (Gillis) Theresa (Rostek), Fr. Leonard, Jimmy, Michael and Jackie.
Retzie lived in Ashby his entire life. He worked at the Sydney Steel Plant, and tthe Sydney Police Force. The majority of his career was at Seaboard Power Plant where he was employed for 25 years before retiring.
Retzie was a huge supporter of the Co-op and Sydney Credit Union and served on numerous boards and committees for them as well as the Sydney Water Commission. He was a member of St. Theresa’s parish where he enjoyed serving as an usher and collector at Saturday evening mass. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and spent many Sunday afternoons working bingo.
In his final years, Retzie resided at Harbourstone Enhanced Care Facility. The family would like to thank the staff on Miner’s Lane, Kenwood Hall for the wonderful care he received.
Special thanks to his niece Gloria Farmer and her husband Rick who were wonderful to Retzie and took exceptional care of him. We are truly grateful for Gloria and Rick’s kindness and generosity.
A funeral mass will be held in July, the details of which will be announced at a later date.
Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society or charity of one’s choice.
