Kenneth Smith "Ken"
MacLean – 85, Truro, passed away peacefully on
Friday, February 6, 2015, at home. Born December 2, 1929, he was the
only son of the late Kenneth and Clarice (Patterson)
MacLean.
Ken attended the one-room school in Durham until 1944. He
graduated from New Glasgow High in 1947 and then went on to Dalhousie
University, graduating in 1950 with a BSc in Chemistry. A year later,
he went on to MacDonald College of McGill, obtaining his MSc in soil
chemistry in 1954. He was employed with Nova Scotia Research
Foundation in Truro as a Research Chemist for 16 years and then as
Professor of Chemistry for 19 years at Nova Scotia Agricultural
College, from where he retired. Ken was a member of St. James
Presbyterian Church where he served on Session and Board of Managers.
He was also a member of St. James Male Chorus, senior choir, St. James
Men’s Club and a former member of Truro
Novatones.
Ken is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Frances
Claire (Fraser); daughters, Margaret MacLean, Bible Hill; Janet
(Kelly) Wilmot, Truro; granddaughter, Jennifer; grandsons, Robert,
Jonathan, Brett; nine great grandchildren; sister, Joan Quirt, Ottawa;
two nieces. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his
grandson, Michael.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall –
Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where Ken’s
family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Sunday, February 8, 2015.
Funeral service will be held 2:30 p.m., Monday, February 9, 2015, at
St. James Presbyterian Church, 725 Prince Street, Truro, Reverend Dr.
David Sutherland officiating. Reception will follow in the church
hall. Spring interment in Durham Cemetery. Family flowers only. If so
desired, donations in Ken’s memory to a charity of choice
are welcomed. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family
by viewing Ken’s obituary on-line and selecting
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