Reverend Alexander F. "Sandy" MacLean - 87, Truro, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, surrounded by loving family, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Fredericton, Sandy was the son of the late Reverend Frank and Margaret (Fraser) MacLean. He grew up in Fredericton, Sydney and Charlottetown. 

Sandy graduated from Dalhousie University and Pine Hill Divinity Hall. He was ordained to the Ministry of Word, Sacrament and Pastoral Care in the United Church of Canada in 1963.          

In 1962, Sandy married Lila Allen of Wolfville, and they were privileged to serve in six pastoral charges: Red Bank, New Brunswick; Nashwaaksis, New Brunswick; Woodlawn United, Dartmouth; Gower Street United, St. John’s, Newfoundland; Bridgewater United, Bridgewater; Central United, Moncton, New Brunswick. After his retirement, Sandy served in Trenton and South Hamilton, Bermuda. In 2003, First United Church, Truro, became their church home.

Sandy is survived by his wife, Lila; son, Greg (Lynne); granddaughter, Justine; brothers, Ian, Hugh (Norma), Alan (Alison); sister-in-law, Patricia (Peter) Longino; many loving nieces and nephews. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his beloved son, Stephen; sister, Margery Crooks (Reverend Bob); sister-in-law, Wilma MacLean.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held 2 p.m., Monday, February 9, 2026, at First United Church, 711 Prince Street, Truro, Reverend Cathie Crooks officiating. Live stream of the service will begin at 1:55 p.m., Monday, February 9, 2026, and is accessible via the link at the top of Sandy's obituary on the funeral home website. Reception will follow in Memorial Hall. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Sandy’s memory to First United Church, Berwick Camp Association, Colchester East Hants Health Centre Foundation or a charity of choice are welcomed.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Tributes, words of comfort and memories may be shared at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com