Francis Douglass Stuart Mclennan

July 27, 1921 to June 20, 2014

Farmer. machinist, marine engineer, fisherman, sailor, mechanic, electrician, plumber, our Chief, with many decades of industry, accomplishments and successes to support his journey…Mac….Stu…..has embarked on an adventure beyond this physical world. He was predeceased by his wife of 47 years, Lois (Carter), and by his lifelong friend, confident, and companion until her death in 2009. He left knowing he was loved and embraced by his new family and wife Colleen. He died comfortably and surrounded by love in his home in Sidney. The final months at home followed a stroke and long stay in Victoria General Hospital. Special thanks for the support given by his doctors: Dr.Paul Keith and Dr. Jean Maskey, his wonderful VIHA nurses especially Carmen MacDonald and caseworker Cindy Flood, physio support especially Wanda McColl and MT Jim Maxwell, and the host of terrific ‘Beacon Support Workers’ especially Patty, Chris, Melissa, James, Fabriola, Annabelle, Clarissa, Shelley and Allyssa. Thank you also to Debra, Hugh & Karen, Heather & Brenda, Arthur & Edna, and especially to Shirley and Doug. Compassionate and steadfast live-in support, shepherding throughout the long nights, was given most professionally and lovingly by Charilene Cabande to whom we have both been very grateful. To George Hartshorn, Darren, Ben & Chris, Rob, Elizabeth, Margot and brother Tom and so many others, who helped to transform our bungalow into a first class home for convalescing, we are very grateful, as well! Many family and friends were able to visit frequently and made his last 7 months of convalescence at home gratifying and supportive.

To you all…many, many thanks. On his birthday in July, you may find us near his fishing haunts at Beaver Point, rowing the canoe out to pay our final respects; contact us at home in Sidney if you wish to join us.

Arrangements under the direction of First Memorial Funeral Services, Victoria, BC.