Hugh Allan MacLean

"Alan" is survived by his wife of 35 years Candice. Along with his children Scott (Camille) son Jake, Sandra (Scott) their children Colin, Hayley, Jessica, Stuart (Melissa) their children Taylor (Bailey), Emilee (Nathan), Noah, Erin (Jared) daughter Madelyn. Siblings Sandy (Kathy), Don, Marjorie (Allan), Cliff (Leanne), sisters-in-law Karen Jones MacLean and Jo-Ann Jones and too many nieces, nephews, and cousins to name. Left also to mourn is Alan's Aunt Sheila of Saskatoon.

Alan was a social butterfly flitting between various coffee shops and breakfast places in his retirement. He loved having breakfast or coffee with friends, relatives and had a daily coffee group he chummed with.

Alan had a generous soul, dispensing sage advice on numerous topics whether you wanted him to or not. He was always willing to help friends and family, whether moving furniture around or hauling stuff to the dump. The only condition was it could not be between the hours of 2pm and 4pm. That was sacred coffee time. Alan rarely forgot a birthday. You have not really celebrated until Alan has phoned you to sing Happy Birthday. Often handing the phone to Candy to join in the singing without telling her whose birthday it was. Al loved to keep close tabs on his kids, nieces, nephews, and grandkids. He did not always see them but was up to date on all the new things going on in their lives.

Al spent many years hanging out at the SIR drag racetrack where he developed a passion for late model and antique cars and trucks. He faithfully attended the Dragons Rod and custom car show every spring and has t-shirts to prove it. He could recognize the year of older vehicles often by their taillights, headlights, or grills. His kids were frequently quizzed with the question "what year is that car?" as it drove passed.

Al also enjoyed camping, especially the many years he and Candy shared at their cabin at Emma Lake. Al spent most of his days puttering around in the yard of the cabin or taking family and friends for numerous boat rides around the lake. Al was also a CFL fan and watched every game he could, especially if his beloved Riders were playing and if he could watch the game around the Moloney fire pit.

Al was a hard worker and provided well for his family. He spent many years on the open road hauling goods to various locations in Canada and the US. Al worked for Siemens, Kindersley, Edge, and lastly Caron Transport before he retired in December of 2017.

In his early working years, he also worked for Canadian National Railways. When he retired, if stopped at a railway crossing, Al would get out to visually inspect the undercarriage and wheels of the passing train.

There are many funny stories to tell of the character who was Al Maclean. We are sure he is travelling that highway in heaven and shaking up the place with his best friend Willy Aka "Jim."

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke foundation or Canadian Diabetes Association.

A Celebration of Alan’s Life will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday January 23, 2023 at Mayfair United Church (902 33rd Street West, Saskatoon). All are welcome to dress in Hawaiian shirts to celebrate Alan.

Arrangements entrusted to Travis Minor.