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Malcolm Andrew "Reid" MacLean
May 2, 1950 - October 21, 2015
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<div itemprop="description">MacLean, Malcolm Andrew &ldquo;Reid&rdquo; age 65, of Porter&rsquo;s Lake. <br /> <br />It is with deep regret and heartfelt sadness that the family has to announce the tragic passing of Reid on October 21, 2015 at the Halifax Infirmary, QEII. <br /> <br />Born in Halifax, he was the eldest son of Opal (Martin) and the late Malcolm MacLean. <br />Reid began his career as a meteorologist, residing in places such as Sable Island, Churchill, Manitoba and Happy Valley, Goose Bay, NL. He worked for various companies within the oilfield industry such as Mobil, Lasmo, and Woodside Fabrication and lastly retiring from UNISPEC. Reid lead a life of passions. He was a dedicated, loving husband and father as well as a caring big brother and mentor to his siblings. He loved curling and golfing. He also enjoyed travelling, cooking, cars and he was a true animal lover. <br />Throughout Reid&rsquo;s life, he profoundly touched the lives of so many that everyone fondly referred to him as &ldquo;Our Reid&rdquo;. <br /> <br />Reid is survived by his loving wife and soulmate, Barbie MacLean; his mother Opal; loving and devoted daughters Tammy (Alan), KeriShay (Doug), Tracey, Tara (Chris); step-son Jason; grandchildren Colton and MacKenzie; brothers, Don (Sue), Greg, Drew (Wanda); sister, Nancy; and several nieces and nephews. <br /> <br />Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life service and final toast will be held on Tuesday October 27 at 2pm in Atlantic Funeral Home 771 Main Street, Dartmouth, Rev. James Haughn officiating. Private interment in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. Reception to follow in the funeral home reception lounge. <br />Flowers are welcome. Memorial donations may be made to the SPCA of Nova Scotia and Hope for Wildlife. <br /> <br />Special thanks to Dr. Ricardo Rendon, the nurses of 5.2 ICU, Dr. Camille Hancock-Friesen for her compassion, the staff of the QEII Foundation, Dennis Digout for pizza and the delivery girls from Pete&rsquo;s Frootique and to Crystal, Don and Sue for their support. <br /> <br />Online condolences may be made by visiting the Dartmouth Chapel, at atlanticfuneralhomes.com <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /></div>