Alister William McLean

Also known as "Jock"

7 October 195016 February 2025

MCLEAN, Alister William (Jock). 07.10.1950 - 16.02.2025, in his 75th year. Passed away peacefully at home after a courageous battle with cancer. Loved partner of Margaret McDermott and loved husband of the late Margaret McLean. Dearly loved father and father in law of Malcolm & Corrina, Nicola and Stephen, Hamish and Toni, and the late Campbell. Dearly loved Grandad Jock of Lachlan, Holly, Kayla, Mandy, Olivia, Jess, Flynn, Bayden. Special friend of Gavin and Ruia, Nathan and Korena, and Tracey. Dearly loved Brother, Brother in law, Uncle and friend to many.

                      Special thanks to the Hospice and District Nurses of Eastern Southland

                                 and for those that have helped Alister through his journey.

A funeral for Alister will be held at Transport World, 491 Tay St, Invercargill on Friday 21st February 2025 at 1pm. Messages to C/- PO Box 632, Invercargill or on Alister’s tribute mwfunerals.co.nz/s/jock. A livestream of the service will be available on the tribute page for those unable to attend Alister’s service.
                                            “He’s now away giving his dogs a final run.”

Funeral service held at Transport World

Tributes

To Malcolm and family so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all. Regards Robert, Susan and family.

Robert Leggett

Deepest sympathy to Margaret and the family. Thinking of you all at this very sad time with the loss of Alister.

Colin and Heather Donald

Our thoughts are with you at this sad time May you memories help you through the following weeks Regards David, Julie Anne, Ann Marie and Glen Clark

David Clark

Deepest Sympathy to all concerned at such a sad and difficult time. My Dad, the late Russell Gilchrist of Oamaru, was a cousin to Alister's Mum Doris.

Bryce Gilchrist

It was our pleasure to know you Alister. Rest In Peace.

Lindsay & Kate McDermott

Rest easy Farm Manager, the kids have it under control now. I'll cherish the times we've had, sorting the world's problems out Jock. You'll be sorely missed, but rest up now buddy, your work on the land is now done 💕

Kirsty

Will miss you lots grandad ❤️‍🩹 -Pops

Holly Duston

Rest easy Uncle ❤️

Gloria McAllister
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