MacLean, Robert Alexander - Robert “Bob” Alexander MacLean, 1949 – 2025, of Wentworth, Nova Scotia, died with his wife at his side, on Friday, February 14, 2025 in Lillian Fraser Hospital, Tatamagouche.
Born in Truro, he was the youngest son of Jack and Ada (Retson) MacLean.
He is predeceased by his parents; tragically by two of his children, Andy, and Ali Brown; brothers, Jerry and Don; sister, Sally; nephew, Scotty; and brothers-in-law, Art and Frank.
He is survived by loving wife, Marilyn (Jollymore); son, Paul (Melissa), Quincy, Massachusetts; brother, John (Karen), Bible Hill; grandchildren, Quin and Isla MacLean, Quincy; Emma and Mya Brown, Truro; daughter-in-law, Nia, Montreal; step-children, Johanna (Saxton), Chris and Matt Grant, Truro; step-grandchildren, Bella and Tim (Murdock), Emily and Weston Grant; and many nieces and nephews.
Bob worked for the Department of Transportation for over thirty years, surveying in Halifax County for thirteen years, and then as Maintenance Supervisor for the Cobequid Pass for seventeen years. Bob had many and varied interests, including ATV trips, fishing, and playing cards. He enjoyed volunteering as a Cub leader for seven years, as a ball league representative for twelve years and, more recently, as a committee member, president, and passionate ambassador of the Wentworth Recreation Centre for the past fifteen years.
For all who knew Bob, nothing compared to the joy and pride he felt when his children and grandchildren would “give it their all” whether it was in gymnastics, swimming, singing or just visiting. Their success was his success.
Bob was very proud of his Scottish ancestry and his trip to Scotland, in 2014, with sister, Sally; niece, Cheryl; and grand-niece, Jackie will remain one of the highlights of his life.
Special thanks go to the Palliative Care representatives, Family First, Doctor Brown, Doctor Fahim.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Arimathea Funeral Cooperative, Upper Musquodoboit.
A Celebration of Life will be held in Wentworth Recreation Centre, 13736 Hwy 4, Wentworth at 1 p.m. on April 5th, with a private family burial to follow during the summer.
Donations in Bob’s honor may be made to Hope for Wildlife or Marilyn Williams Feral Cat Society.
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