David L.G. MacLean
David L.G. MacLean 1917-2007 MIRAMICHI - David Lloyd George MacLean, of Henderson Street, Miramichi, passed away at the Miramichi Regional Hospital, on Wednesday, October 31, 2007, at the age of 90. Born in Napan, on March 15, 1917, he was the son of the late Freeman and Helena (Galloway) MacLean. He was a retired employee of the Dept. of National Defense, working in the heating plant at the former CFB Chatham. He was a member of Calvin Presbyterian Church, Miramichi; a former church elder; a former member of the "Omgea" league of the Chatham Curling Club. He was a Veteran of the Second World War, serving overseas with the Regina Riflemen Reg'd, "A" Company and a member of Branch # 3, Royal Canadian Legion, Miramichi. David was known for his unconditional love to all who knew him. Every one enjoyed his sense of humor and positive outlook on life. He loved fishing and hunting with his wife and friends and during the winter months, curling was his favorite pastime. His greatest sense of joy were his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was always eager to hear of their lives and so enjoyed their visits. He was even a greater joy to them. He is survived by two daughters, Donna Thorburn (Fred), of Riverview and Trena Arnoldus (Jack), of Lower Coverdale; one son, Paul MacLean (Marjorie), of Miramichi; nine grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; one sister, Agnes MacCallum, of Edmonton, Alberta; as well as, several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Edith Florence Manderson, in 1994; two sisters, Jean MacLean and Roberta Muncey. Visitation will be at Adams Funeral Home Ltd., 140 King Street, on Friday only, from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 pm. The funeral service will be held from Calvin Presbyterian Church, on Saturday, November 3, 2007, at 11 am, conducted by Rev. Derek Krunys. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Miramichi. Please note, members of Branch #3, Royal Canadian Legion, are asked to assemble at the funeral home on Friday evening, at 7:30, for a Veterans' Service. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Calvin Presbyterian Church, Building Fund, or the Canadian Juvenile Diabetes Assoc., would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Adams Funeral Home Ltd., 140 King St., Miramichi, telephone 773-3492 or messages of condolence may be sent online to: www.adamsfh.ca


