MacLEAN, Reverend Father Donald Samuel - (Member of the Flying Fathers)
Peacefully, on the Memorial of St. Patrick, March 17, 2021, at Mackenzie Health Long Term Care Richmond Hill.
Father Don, beloved son of the late Daniel and Katherine (nee MacEachern).
Much-loved brother of Charlotte Mulhern (Paul), the late Kathleen Campbell (the late Joseph) and John (JJ) (the late Carol). Cherished uncle of many nieces, nephews and their families.
Ordained to the Holy Order of the Priesthood on May 28, 1960 at St. Michael's Cathedral by Most Reverend Bishop F. Allen.
Father was an Associate Pastor at St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica, Toronto, Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Scarborough, St. Edward the Confessor Parish, Toronto, and Holy Name Parish, Toronto.
Father was the Pastor of St. Margaret Mary Parish, Woodbridge, Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Toronto, and Our Lady of Grace Parish, Aurora.
After decades of faithful service, Father retired in 2007 and became Chaplain to the Carmelite Sisters in Mississauga.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated in Blessed Trinity Parish, 3220 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 11 a.m with visitation from 9 to 11 a.m. at the church. Cardinal Thomas Collins to preside.
Interment in Thornhill. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, visitation, Funeral Mass and interment are by invitation only. To view the funeral mass, go to https://blessedtrinityto.archtoronto.org/
At Father Don's request, flowers are gratefully declined, donations in his memory may be made to The Shepherds' Trust in care of the Archdiocese of Toronto.
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