Hilliard Marshall (“Mac”) McLean passed away on Friday, July 15th at the South Okanagan General Hospital, Oliver at the age of 95 years. He was predeceased by his wife Lois, and was the last of his family of origin.
Mac is lovingly remembered by his daughter Lynn; his two sons Cyril and Gary (Ingrid); grandson Robert (Trish); daughter-in-law Yvonne; numerous nieces and nephews as well as God daughter Rita. Born in Lacombe Alberta, Mac was employed in the civil service as a stationary engineer.
He retired to Oliver from Red Deer, Alberta in 1978. Mac spent his retirement years golfing area courses and taking gambling excursions to Nevada. In later years he enjoyed trips to the Grand Coulee Dam. He was a member of the Elks, and earned his 50-year service award. Mac also belonged to the Royal Canadian Legion. For many years he served as the Legion bugler, and played at many Remembrance Day services, including on Parliament Hill in Ottawa. A memorial service will be held at the Oliver United Church at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 12 with Ann White officiating. Following the service there will be a graveside urn committal in the Oliver Municipal Cemetery and a reception in the United Church Hall. Condolences and tributes may be directed to the family by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com Arrangements entrusted to Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service & Crematorium.