Time marches on but happy memories linger miss our talks always with some humour added!

To my dad... It's hard to believe it's been 2 years since you left us. I like to think that you've watched us settle in our new home, realize that we are okay, and gone back to your golf game. I promised to let you rest in peace and forego memorials and the like, which I understand, but I really miss you and our 15-minute morning chats. Being a believer of science, I know you didn't believe in heaven or anything similar, but I really hope you were wrong - I can't wait to say "I told you so!" :P

My first week aboard the fireboat as a marine engineer was spent in Alistair's very competent company. He was an amazing soft-spoken teacher who eagerly taught me the various quirks and intricacies of the fireboat. I will always remember his calm demeanour along with that quick Scottish wit. He was definitely missed upon retirement by his friends and colleagues and most assuredly will be missed by his close friends and family as he now rests in peace. My sincerest condolences to his family members.

Fiona and Family
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
Alistair and l worked together as engineers on the fireboat from 1986 until Alistair retired in 2000 and what a nice retirement party we had for him at the pub down in the Beaches. During the time that we worked together we had many interesting conversations and shared a few laughs while solving the problems of the world and comparing our sailing experiences.
I remember that he would drag out that PET computer that was the size of a small refrigerator, it took up all the space in his locker and he would spend hours diligently writing computer programs. I remember that one of the programs that he wrote was to keep track of all the scores for a bowling league that l believe he belonged to at that time.
Alistair was a great mentor, a kind, honest, reliable professional engineer and a sincere friend and colleague. He will be deeply missed.
"My heart has joined the thousand,
For my friend has stopped running today "... Richard Adams
My deepest condolences....
John Sperrino

Alistair was a pleasure to work with, talented, knowledgeable, professional and always had a glint in his eye and a keen sense of humour and irony. He stands out in my memory of a 32 year career as one of the most likeable people I ever worked with. Blessings to all who knew him and will be feeling his departure.

I always enjoyed working with Alistair at the boat. He was always ready to share his knowledge.
Fair winds and following seas my friend.

Im so sorry to hear of your dad passing. I only got to know him when my husband Tony shared a room with him in the hospital he was a joy always a smile , I enjoyed our conversations together. Fiona you were always there for him everyday .He was so proud of you as his daughter ,he talked highly of you and Chris and little Sophie. Dear friend you did him proud caring for him the way you have over the past months. He was blessed to be so loved by you.May the memories you shared together bring you comfort.My thoughts and prayers are with you ,if there is anything I can do to help you through this difficult time please let me know.RIP Allister. Sending you and your family hugs.❤

My condolences to you and your family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Joan Grieve

I’m very sorry for your loss. I worked with Alistair on the Fireboat. He was a top-notch Engineer and a pleasure to work with. I’m not surprised he was from a town with such a storied sea fearing tradition. RIP Alistair as you cross the bar.

Fiona and Kristo,
Sending our sincere condolences on the passing of your father and father-in-law. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. This memorial is a beautiful testament to your remarkable father, very moving, even for those of us who have never met him. The wonderful man that he was is reflected in his daughter. You were surely a joy to him always.
Wishing you moments of peace and comfort as you cherish the memories that will stay with you forever. God bless and comfort you both and may your father rest in peace, reunited with your mother.

My deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues.
Alister in his career provided a significant contribution to the Toronto Fire Service and particularly the Marine division.
May you find peace in the coming days.
May he Rest In Peace.

We are so honoured to have met and known Alistair through our aunt Fiona & Uncle Kris. Although we have only met with him a handful of times, he left an unforgettable memory, especially with his sense of humour and serene presence. The pictures posted on here are beautiful! Alistair & Johanna looked so in love with each other and now they can continue that love together in paradise. Fiona, their memory will always live through you.
Our deepest sympathy to you Fiona & Kris.
May Alistair Rest In Peace.

With love, Shant & Lillian

We all know that Mr. Maclean was a kind man but he also was also a patient man. I spent most my youth at their home so he always had two young giggling ladies to contend with. He was also our champion and disposed of the spiders.

I know that no matter where you are, he will always be watching over you Fiona.

I had the pleasure of working with Alistair, he had a great sense of humour, and always talked golf with him!
My condolences to his family, he was a lovely man, he left you with beautiful memories.

Alistair has been my neighbour since I moved in beside him 11 years ago. One of the kindest, gentlest humans I’ve ever known. Always there with a kind word and a smile. It has been a pleasure and honour to know him for the past few years. I will miss him as well as watching him practice his golf swing in his backyard. Rest In Peace Alistair.

Alistair was my uncle. I met him many moons ago at my cousin Fiona's wedding. My first impression was that he was kind, loving, caring, gentle, generous and funny. It's apparent now why Fiona is the wonderful person that she is. I wish I could have known him better but that's on me. Thank you Fiona for creating this memorial. It only corroborated my first impressions. I also learned a lot about who he was. May he rest in peace and be at Joanna's side.