It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Gerry McLean (Essex, Ontario), who passed away on November 4, 2020, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gerry McLean to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his siblings, John (Shirley), Clare McCarthy (Leonard), Christine (Donald) and Daniel (Joan); and his brother-in-law Kenneth Kushner.

He is survived by : his wife Iris; and his children, Michael (Elizabeth), Meredith McLean (Jeff Stevenson), Chris (Andréa) and Timothy McLean. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Donations may be made to the Hospice of Windsor or to the Windsor Regional Hospital Foundation.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Kennedy Funeral Home

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November 8, 2020

Jean Partikian wrote a sympathy message

“Dear Iris and family, We used to whistle “As Time Goes By” from the movie Casablanca when we flew together. Gerry was a gentleman and a great pilot. He always had a smile on his face and only had good things to say about everybody. Our sincere condolences. RIP my friend. Jean and Liliane Partikian 🥀”

November 6, 2020

Dave Lywood wrote a sympathy message

“In loving memory of Gerry McLean, Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. I really enjoyed flying with Gerry . Always a gentleman.”

November 6, 2020

Don Maloney wrote a sympathy message

“Mrs. McLean, As a former colleague of Gerry, I am very saddened to hear of his passing, please accept my sincere condolences and may Gerry RIP. Wishing you peace to bring you comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart. Don Maloney”

November 6, 2020

John Armstrong wrote a sympathy message

“Great pilot, great mariner, great person, fair winds my Friend. John & Linda Armstrong”

November 5, 2020

Ron Chliszczyk wrote a sympathy message

“My deepest sympathies to Iris and family.Gerry was the oldest,then me on course 6202!!Great buddy and friend!! My condolences, Ron "Chick"Chliszczyk”

November 5, 2020

Paul Caban wrote a sympathy message

“I will always have fond memories of Gerry, he was a great pilot and a good friend and will be sadly missed by myself and all the Nordair group of pilots who had the privilege to fly with him. Fly high my friend. Capt. Paul Caban”