FAMILY  FOLIAGE.

Mary Isabel Samuel  (1908 ~ 1966)

 

5.8.1.1. First child of Martha E. Adams and Walter G. Samuel, Mary Isabel Samuel, was born May 13, 1908, in W. Luther Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario. 

  She married Alvin Daniel McLean, son of Daniel McLean and Margaret McCrone, August 2, 1930, and had two children:  

 

• (5.8.1.1.1)  Carl Eldin  (1931 ~ 1986)  

• (5.8.1.1.2)  Alvena Isabel  (1933 ~ 2007)  

 

  Mary I. Samuel McLean died February 8, 1966, aged 57 years and Alvin D. McLean died March 26, 1979, aged 71 years in Willowdale, Ontario and are interred at Greenfield Cemetery, Arthur, Ontario.   

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----- OBITUARIES -----

 

Mary I. Samuel McLean

Mrs. Alvin McLean, a former resident of Mount Forest passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 1966, in Branson Hospital, Willowdale after a brief illness.

  Mrs. McLean, the former Mary Samuel, daughter of the late Walter and Martha Adams Samuel, was born in 1908 in West Luther Township. Her early life was spent in West Luther where she resided until a few years after her marriage in 1930. Later Mrs. McLean resided in Hanover, Ayton and Mount Forest, moving to Willowdale in 1956.

  Mrs. McLean will affectionately be remembered by a host of friends. Her cheerful disposition and bright smile endeared her to all who knew her.

  Left to mourn her loss are her husband; one son, Carl McLean, of North Bay; one daughter, Alvena of Willowdale; one brother, Allan, of West Luther and three grandchildren.

  Funeral services were conducted on Friday, February 11, 1966, at Gardiner’s Funeral Home, Mount Forest, by Mr. John Lekx ad Rev. F. A. Pickering.

  Temporary entombment was in Mount Forest Cemetery Mortuary. Interment will be in Greenfield Cemetery, Arthur.

  The pallbearers were Messrs. Clem Farwell, Thomas Egan, Ernest Waters, Bill Ternan, Clarence Morrison and Keith Samuel.

  The many floral tributes were carried by Blanche and Ron Gray, Ruth Ann and Roger Roland, Orma Marie Tilker, Dorothy and Olin Weiser, Alvin Adams, Clifford Adams, Gladys Bottrill, Verna Bruce, Elaine Robinson, Jim Saunders, Hughie Saunders, Albert Barber, Archie McLean, Elwyn Waters, Ray Waters, Eileen Reilly, Ivy Ritchie, June and Ernie Tandy, Margie Henricks, Jean Orr and Betty Brown.

  Friends from Detroit, Mich., Toronto, Willowdale, Waterloo, Erin, Guelph, Fergus, Hanover, Damascus, Conn, Grand Valley, Arthur and Mount Forest attended the funeral. Mount Forest Confederate, Feb. 24, 1966.

 

Alvin D. McLean

October 8, 1907 ~ March 26, 1979

Alvin D. McLean of Willowdale and formerly of Mount Forest, died at York Hospital, Richmond Hill, on Monday, March 26, 1979, in his 72nd year.

  Husband of the late Mary Samuel; dear father of Alvena (Mrs. Harold Agnew) of Willowdale and Carl McLean of Mount Forest; dear brother of Mrs. Annie Tilker of Toronto and Mrs. Minnie Weiser of Mount Forest. Also survived by three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by one brother and one sister.

  The late Mr. McLean rested at the Hendrick Funeral Home, Mount Forest, until Thursday, when the funeral service was conducted by Rev. Gary D. Stopps in the chapel at 2 p.m.

  Temporary entombment was in Mount Forest Cemetery. Spring burial will be in Greenfield Cemetery, Arthur.

  Pallbearers were Clarence Morrison, Olin Weiser, Doug Currie, Garnet Tilker, Allen Samuel and Elwyn Waters.

  Flower bearers were Art Ternan, Royal Howes, Hugh Turner, Archie McLean and Clem Farwell. Mount Forest Confederate, Apr. 4, 1979.

 

Carl E. McLean

May 24, 1931 ~ July 17, 1986

Carl Eldin McLean of Fergus Street, Mount Forest, died on July 17, 1986 in the Hamilton General Hospital as a result of a heart attack. He was in his 56th year.

  Born on May 24, 1931 in West Luther Township, he was the son of the late Alvin McLean and Mary Samuel.

  On June 28, 1952 he married the former Helen Renwick in Dromore. They lived in Toronto and North Bay before returning to Mount Forest in 1966. Mr. McLean was in the Armed Forces from 1961 to 1981 and enjoyed his retirement, farming in the Conn area.

  Surviving are two sons, Dan McLean and his wife Jane of Downsview and Doug McLean and his wife Wilma of Mount Forest, one daughter, Mary Lynn Fiest and her husband Deitrich of Lambeth and one chosen son, Pat Kelly and his wife Patsy of Arthur Township.

  Mr. McLean is survived by grandchildren Stacey, Bridgette, Terry, Andrew, Corry, Kyndall-Lynn and Micah.

   He is also survived by a sister, Alvena Agnew of Willowdale.

  Friends were received at the Hendrick Funeral Home, Mount Forest, were a funeral service was conducted by Rev. D. Riseborough.

   Pallbearers were Keith Ryckman, Lavern Ferguson , Arnold Carter, Cecil Hotchkiss, Pat Burns and Mike Kelly. Honorary pallbearers were Mel Hoffman, Vern Graham, Lorne Eccles and Clarence McRobb.

   Flower bearers were Willie Acheson, Ken Smart, Donna Kurt, Diane Richardson, Barb Allen, Janice Ferguson and Kate Maas.

  Interment was in Greenfield Cemetery, Arthur. Mount Forest Confederate, Aug. 6, 1986.

 

Alvena I. McLean Agnew

May 2, 1933 ~ August 20, 2007

Alvena “Beanie” Agnew (nee McLean) after a long illness, Beanie went to be with her beloved husband on Monday, August 20, 2007 at the Victoria Hospital, London, in her 75th year. Beloved wife of the late Harold Agnew (2001). Predeceased by her loving parents Alvin and Mary McLean and dear brother Carl McLean. Beanie will be missed and lovingly remembered by her dear friend June Milne as well as her many nieces and nephews, family and friends. A memorial service to celebrate Beanie’s life will be held at the R.S. Kane Funeral Home Chapel, 6150 Yonge Street (at Goulding south of Steeles), on Saturday, August 25, 2007 at 11 o’clock. Interment, St. John’s Norway Cemetery at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Condolences - www.rskane.ca. Toronto Star, Aug. 22, 2007.

 

Daniel McLean

December 24, 1865 ~ June 1, 1959

The death occurred at Branson Hospital, Willowdale on Monday, June 1, 1959, of Daniel McLean, husband of the late Margaret McCrone. He was in his 94th year.

  He was born December 24, 1865, in the Muskoka district, moving to West Luther when a young man. There he farmed for many years. He was a member of the Monck Baptist Church, Mount Forest.

  In 1902 he was married to Margaret McCrone who predeceased him in 1950. They moved to Mount Forest in 1940. Mr. McLean lived here until three years ago when he went to Willowdale to reside with his son, Alvin.

  Mr. McLean enjoyed good health until six weeks ago when it was necessary for him to go to hospital.

  Left to mourn his loss of a kind and loving father are one son and three daughters, Alice, Mrs. Logan Ritchie, Grand Valley; Alvin, Willowdale; Annie, Mrs. Milton Tilker, Toronto; and Minnie, Mrs. Harry Weiser, Mount Forest; also one brother, William of Arthur. There are 14 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.

   Two sons predeceased him, Hugh in 1921 and George in 1957.

  The funeral took place on Thursday afternoon from the Gardiner Funeral Chapel where the service was conducted by the Rev. R. E. Humphries. Interment was in Greenfield Cemetery, Arthur.

  The pall bearers were William Saunders, George McFarlane, Garnet Tilker, Archie McLean, Lloyd McLean and Archie McArthur.

  The flower bearers were Audrey Dodge, Helen McLean, Ruth Anne Tilker, Betty Cunningham, Jean Ritchie, Blanche Gray, Laurelle Tilker, Olin Weiser, Ronald McLean and son.

  Friends from Toronto, St. Catharines, Kitchener, Guelph, Niagara Falls, Grand Valley, Arthur, Monck and Damascus attended the funeral. Mount Forest Confederate, June 11, 1959.

 

Margaret McCrone McLean

September 9, 1877 ~ October 8, 1950

The death occurred at her home in Mount Forest on Sunday, October 8, 1950, of Margaret McCrone, wife of Mr. Daniel McLean in her 74th year.

  Born on September 9, 1877, in Garafraxa Township, deceased was a daughter of James McCrone and Christena Mason, and in February, 1902 she was married to Mr. D. McLean of Con. 10, Luther where they lived and raised their family. Many years of her life were devoted to practical nursing.

  Mr. and Mrs. McLean moved to Mount Forest in 1940. As long as she was able, the latter took an active part in the Baptist Church and its women's organizations, of which she was a member.

  Spending the past three years in a wheel chair, the late Mrs. McLean was always cheerful and happy, planning for her children and grandchildren by whom she will be sadly missed as well as by a host of friends. Although not in good health for some time the end came suddenly.

  Left to mourn the loss of a loving wife and mother are her husband, Mr. Daniel McLean, and adopted daughter, Alice, Mrs. Logan Ritchie of Grand Valley, George of Luther, Alvin of Mount Forest; Annie, Mrs. Milton Tilker of Toronto; Minnie, Mrs. Harry Weiser, Mount Forest; 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; also two brothers, William of Grand Valley and George of Detroit. A son Hugh predeceased her in 1921, also a brother James of Toronto.

  The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon from the Gardiner Funeral Chapel to the Mount Forest Baptist Church where service was conducted by the pastor, Rev. J. W. Hisey and many old friends and neighbours joined the relatives in paying their last token of respect.

  The pallbearers were Messrs. Angus Smith, William J. McDougall, Stewart Stevenson, Russel Neal, Walter Hubbel and Fred Carbin. The many beautiful floral tributes were carried by Helen Renwick, Wayne Morrell and eight grandchildren, Blanche Tilker, Alvina McLean, Betty Ritchie, Jean Ritchie, Ruth Ann Tilker, Garnet Tilker, Carl McLean and Olin Weiser.

  Interment took place in Greenfield Cemetery, Arthur. Mount Forest Confederate, Oct. 19, 1950.

 

Archibald McLean

May 12, 1833 ~ November 5, 1906

Mr. Archibald McLean, a well-known farmer from near Monck, came to Grand Valley Monday morning, transacted considerable business, and had his horse brought to the hotel door about 5 o’clock in the afternoon to start home, when he suddenly collapsed on the street, and his spirit went on that journey that knows no return. He was standing on the ground at the buggy wheels, and had just finished filling his pipe, when he fell backwards and breathed only a few times. A doctor was on hand quickly, but he was past all human aid. The body was taken to Stoddart’s undertaking rooms, and the family notified. The funeral takes place to-day (Thursday) to Arthur cemetery.

  The late Mr. McLean, was a well-to-do farmer, and a keen shrewd business man. In politics he was a staunch follower of Sir Wilfred Laurier, and in religion a member of the Baptist church.

  About thirty-four years ago he left Erin township where he lived for some time, and went up to Muskoka, when the free land grants were given, remaining there eighteen years. He then moved to West Luther where he has lived since.

  The following survive: Mrs. Charles (Mary) McArthur of Amaranth; Mrs. John (Margaret) Switzer of Monck; Mrs. Peter McDonald of Mimosa; Neil, John, Daniel, Alexander and William of Conn; and Archie at Fort William. Grand Valley Star & Vidette, Nov. 8, 1906.

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