John was born on September 27, 1955 and was a son of the late Donald and Theresa (MacDonald) MacLean.
He is survived by his family, his cat, Daisy; siblings, Donnie (Marilyn), Inverness; Basil T. (Sue), Harbourview and Barbara (Joey), Harbourview.
He is also remembered by his nieces and nephews, Patricia (Dave), Makayla (James), Leah, Mark (Erin) and Andrew; grandnephews, Drew, Levi, Tucker and Kayson.
John was a home body who loved to sit back and enjoy a good show on TV with his main side kick Daisy.
He was a huge lover of all animals.
John always looked forward to his daily visits from his good friend Bradley, where they would have long chats over a nice cold beer.
Our family would like to say thank you to Dr. Monique LaFrance, John's health teams in Cape Breton Regional Hospital and Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital for their kind care of John and their guidance to us.
Visitation will take place on Tuesday, September 20th from 10-10:45 am in St. Peter's Church, Port Hood with Funeral Mass to follow at 11:00 am with Father Eugene Morris officiating. Burial to follow in the parish cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Central Inverness Palliative Care Society.
Online condolences may be made to: www.invernessfuneralhome.com