Obituary of Scott Donald McLean

April 15, 1969 - Regina, Saskatchewan

October 23, 2023 - Calgary, Alberta

 

Scott McLean of Calgary, AB, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023, at the age of 54 years.

 

Scott was born in Regina, SK, on April 15, 1969.

He moved on to Calgary, AB, with his parents and lived there for the remainder of his life.

 

Scott graduated from the University of Calgary with a degree in Art Illustration.

 

Scott accomplished much through his life and was particularly proud of his trip to Minneapolis, MN, USA, and getting a recognition award for his hard work, and contributions with the design of the Championship Rings that year. He also was an amazing artist, and his works will be admired, and cherished for years to come.

 

Scott enjoyed hunting and fishing and sketching or painting. He also had a passion for British humour, and watched many a DVD and his laughter when watching would be a testament to that.

 

Scott’s most memorable vacation was when he went to the Dominican Republic. It was a first for him to go somewhere tropical, and he enjoyed every minute in the ocean and on land.

 

He will be most remembered for his love and care of his mother when in nursing home, and how he touched everyone he met. He was kind and gentle and didn’t believe he deserved the same. His laughter and heart are forever embedded in our memory. 

 

Scott is survived by his cousins and friends, Cheryl (spouse), and Piper and Groot his beloved pets who miss him dearly. Scott was predeceased by his parents Irene McLean and Howard Mclean.

 

 

There will be a Celebration of Life and Scattering of ashes in April 2024, close to his 55 birthday. Friends and family will be notified once arrangements are in place. Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed here.

 

“Scotty to many

But to me he was Scott

His laughter was booming

When he watched his Brit Box

 

He lit up a room

He had personality plus

But he didn’t believe

How much he meant to all of us

 

He struggled with thoughts

Of which I wasn’t aware

That he didn’t much matter

Or that we didn’t care

 

He was an amazing human being

That was taken all too soon

I wish he saw things differently

Than the ever-present doom

 

We know now he’s at peace

But that doesn’t change the pain

Nor the loss and emptiness we feel

That we won’t see him again

 

You weren’t just a friend and husband

You were so much more than this

There aren’t enough words or ways

To show how much you’re missed

 

We will love you for forever

Count the blessings for your life

And I’ll forever be grateful

That I got to be your wife

 

My heart is sad and empty

I know I’m not alone

Your friends and family share the loss

As our Father takes you home

 

Find your peace in heaven

That you were missing here on earth

But know that you have always mattered

Right from your very birth

 

Our love for you will always be

So spread your wings and fly

Until we meet again one day

It’s time to say good bye.”

By CR

 

In living memory of Scott Donald Mclean, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Airdrie, 300 Towerlane Drive, Airdrie, AB T4B 3L8, Telephone: 403-948-1100.