MacLean, Donald Roderick (Ducky)
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Don MacLean at the Meaford Hospital on January 11, 2024 surrounded by his immediate family.
He is survived by his beloved wife Catherine, his loving children Kevin (Sheila), Lisa (Rob Rennie), dearly loved grandchildren Jake, Tara (Sam), Julia, Luey, Conor, Declan, Ashlyn (Nate), Nicole, Jamieson, Kendall, Rachel, Julia, Connor, Ava and great granddaughter Elena. Lovingly remembered by Brian (Michelle) Edwards and Lynn (Brian Dueck) and brother-in-law Don (Wanda) Bick. Don will be deeply missed by his sisters Peggy Lister and Jessie Iwasiw and their
families.
Don was predeceased by his parents “Ducky” and Helen MacLean, sister Cathy, grandson Dono and brothers-in-law, Drummond Lister, Ed Iwasiw & Charlie Bick.
Don was the founder and Chairman of the Board of MacLean Engineering who had lifelong connections to the mining industry, having been brought up in the mining camps of northern Ontario and Quebec. Don started MacLean Engineering with a vision of improving safety in the underground mining industry and has over the past 50 years developed the company to the global mining presence that it has today. Don cared not only about the company but also about
all the employees who helped him build it. He will be greatly missed.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Georgian Bay Hotel, 10 Vacation Drive, Collingwood, Ontario L9Y 5G4 on Thursday January 18 at 1:30 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Georgian Triangle (https://hospicegeorgiantriangle.com), the Salvation Army, Collingwood (https://salvationarmycollingwood.ca), Living Better with Parkinson’s ([email protected]) or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Arrangements entrusted to Fawcett Funeral Homes.