McLEAN: It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Donald Lionel McLean at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Saturday, August 2, 2008. Don has been freed from his suffering and is now with his Lord and Saviour. He was predeceased by his father Bill McLean; mother Ilyne Marken; brother Stuart McLean and daughter Wendy Anne Meitz. Left to cherish his memory are: his wife, Kay; two sons Dwayne (Kathy) and Brian; sisters Mary Ann (Bob) Westgard and Sylvia. His grandchildren are left to cherish memories: Tyler, Shane, Michael, Nichole, Christina and Amanda; three great-grandchildren: Jessica, David and William. Don and Kay were looking forward to a trip to Cypress for their 50th anniversary. Don spent 29 years in the military, mostly in the RCEME trade. He enjoyed his postings in Whitehorse, Yukon; Moose-Jaw, Saskatchewan; Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta and CFB Shilo, Manitoba. From 1970 to 1972, he was with the Airborne Regiment, while based at CFB Edmonton. Don received the military rank of MWO. He made so many wonderful friends along the way. Don was awarded the White Hat Ceremony from the City of Calgary and McLean Avenue in Garrison Woods, Calgary, was named in his honor. Don was very proud of the start up of a peace keeping association in Brandon named after Pte. Christopher Holopina. The Funeral Service will be held at Faith Fellowship Baptist Church, 4 Willowdale Crescent, on Thursday, August 7, 2008 at 2:00 pm. Rev. Murray Carter will officiate. Interment will follow in the Brandon Cemetery. Donations in memory of Don may be made to Canadian Cancer Society-Manitoba Division, 193 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg Manitoba, R3C 9Z9 or to Christopher Holopina Chapter, CAVUNP, c/o 1925 Lyndale Drive, Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 7K9. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.memorieschapel.com. Arrangements are with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 727-0330.



McLEAN
The family of the late Donald McLean would like to thank Pastor Josh, for your many visits and kindness. To our church family, Faith Fellowship Baptist Church, our family appreciated your visits. Thank you to all who visited Don and gave us encouragement. Special thanks to all the nurses and aides, third floor of the Assiniboine Centre (Palliative Care) for all your support and kindness. We will never forget you all. Dr. Farag, I cannot thank you enough for your support during this difficult time. Thanks to Erin, the social worker for all your help. Don Pratt, thank you for your kindness. Thank you to Pastor Murray Carter. Special thanks to the Holopina Chapter for the Honour Guard, Don's two sisters Mary Ann Westgard and Sylvia McKenzie for the video tribute. Also thanks to Sylvia for reading the eulogy. Thank you to the many people who attended from near and far. Thanks to the ladies at Faith Fellowship Baptist Church for the lovely lunch. Thank you for all the cards, food, flowers, and donations in Don's memory. The family would also like to thank Brent at Memories Chapel, for his caring and professional manner.

Kay, Dwayne (Kathy) and Brian McLean
Memorials
Canadian Cancer Society, or Christopher Holopina Chapter