James George MCLEAN

James George (Jim) McLean, 61 After a courageous 16-month battle with lung cancer, Jim passed away peacefully at his home in Orangeville, Ontario on Wednesday, April 12, 2006 in his 62nd year. Jim was the only son of the late George and Geraldine McLean of Cardinal, Ontario. Born and raised in Cardinal, Ontario, Jim attended Cardinal's first Kindergarten class in the new public school in 1945 and was later in the first Grade 9 class at the new South Grenville District High School. Jim worked at the Canada Starch Company for several years before moving to Toronto where he joined Canadian Tire, the company he remained with for nearly 40 years. As coach of the first Orangeville girls hockey team, Jim had a star goalie in his own daughter Miranda (Mandy) until she left for university. Jim was the loving husband of 33 years to Jacqueline (Jacquie) (Munro), dear father of Jackie Shea (Ken Sayeau) of Manila, Ontario; Jennifer McLean of Orangeville and Miranda (Mandy) Orr (Rob) of Orangeville. Dearest brother of Helen (Peter) Marucci of Fergus, Ontario and Janie (Roy) Hope of Morrisburg. Jim will be sadly missed by his seven grandchildren: Ryan and Erik MacInnes of Guelph; Vanessa, Zack and Holly of Manila, Ontario; Liam Kewley and Monica Orr of Orangeville and by other relatives and numerous friends. A celebration of Jim's life was scheduled to be held at the Dods & McNair Funeral Home & Chapel, 21 First St., Orangeville, Ontario on Wednesday, April 19th at 11 am, with the family receiving friends one hour prior to the service. As expressions of sympathy, donations would be appreciated to the Canadian Cancer Society Dufferin-Wellington or the Sunnybrook Cancer Care Treatment Centre. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.dodsandmcnair.com.