Alexander McLean (Alec), 94, of West Guilford Ontario, beloved husband of the late Brenda McLean, passed away on August 22nd 2025, in Whitby Ontario.

Born on October 17, 1930, in Plymouth, England, he was the son of the late Samuel and Lily McLean. Alec served in the British army from a very young man for 32 years, upon his retirement from the army he emigrated with his wife and son to Ontario Canada where he became General Manager for Carswell Publishing until his retirement.

Alec loved music and for many years he served in the Grenadier Guards as a Tuba player in the band, he was adept at playing many instruments. In his later years he spent much of his time watching his favourite soccer teams, reading, watching movies and playing video games.

Alec is survived by his loving daughters, Gillian Hackney (David) of Abbots Ann, UK, Alexis McLean (Dean) Queensville, Ontario, and son, Andrew McLean of Oshawa, Ontario. Grandchildren, Joanne, Nicola, Tim, Robert and Katherine and many Great Grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held on Monday September 8, 2025, at THORNTON CEMETERY & FUNERAL CENTRE (1200 Thornton Road North, Oshawa, 905-579-6787) with visitation from 12pm until service time at 1pm. Burial to follow.

Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society