MacLean, Alexander MacDonald – 96, Halifax formerly of River Denys, Inverness County, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2011 in St. Vincent’s Nursing Home, Halifax. Born in Eden, Inverness County on February 28, 1915 he was a son of the late Alexander and Maggie Sara (MacDonald) MacLean. He retired from the Sydney Steel plant in 1977 after 32 years of employment. He was an adherent of River Denys Presbyterian Church. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He was predeceased by his brothers, Dan F. John D. and sister, Margaret. Alex was also predeceased by his loving friend and caregiver from 1987 -2008, Faye Marchand who died of cancer on March 27, 2008, at the age of 57 years. His only living caregiver is Victor Marchand whom is in a senior’s home in Saskatchewan. Visitation will be held 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Whycocomagh. Funeral Service will be held 11 a.m. Friday in River Denys Presbyterian Church with Rev. Bob Lyle officiating. Burial in Fir Grove Cemetery. Memorial donations in memory of Alexander may be made to St. Vincent’s Nursing Home, Halifax, NS. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at: www.haverstocks.com Visitation Information Visitation December 29, 2011 Visitation Time 2-4 & 7-9 P.M. Visitation Location Dennis Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Whycocomagh Service Information Service Date Friday, December 30, 2011 Service Time 11a.m. Service Location River Denys Presbyterian Church, River Denys Burial Information Burial Date December 30, 2011 Burial Time 12:45p.m. Burial Location Fir Grove Cemetery