John Brian McLean ' Brian '

23rd April 1941 - 20th August 2025
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The Hideaway 201
Lochiel
Saturday 23 August 2025, 10:30AM
Open live stream

McLean John Brian (Brian)

Left this world, peacefully after a short illness at Longwood Rest Home Riverton on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.

Dearly loved husband and best friend of Jude, of 58 years.

Much loved Dad and Father in law of Megan and Steve, Sally and Paul and Jon and Ngaio.

Adored Poppy of Olivia and Mat, Jack, Tom and Ella, Willie and Rosa, James, Vinnie and Matthew

Loved Great Poppy of Zephyr, Sabin, Maizie; and Korra.

Much loved brother and brother in law of Murray and Ann, Willie and Valerie, and Lynne and Anders.

Loved Uncle of Scott, Kylie and Craig and Jamie, Leigh and Emma, and Nick, Liam and Hannah.

The family extends heartfelt thanks to Longwood Rest home for their wonderful care of Brian.

A celebration of Brian’s life will be held on Saturday 23 August, 10.30am at The Hideaway 201, Lochiel.

Messages to 28 Ivy Street Riverton 9822, or to Brian's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where his livestream link is available.

“In high tide or low tide I’ll be by your side”

Messages

So sorry to hear of Brian’s passing , thinking of you Judy and family he will be sadly missed
Colleen & Tony White , Riverton
Megan and family.
Sorry to hear the passing of Brian.
Albert McDowall , Palmerston north
Dear Jude and Family
Deepest Sympathy on the passing of Brian.
I remember all the fun times we had at Gropers Bush many years ago
Thinking of you all
Dale Tony and Family Jody and Family
Dale Gough, Christchurch
Dear Judy, Megan, Sally, Jon and Family, we are so incredibly sorry for your loss of your dear Brian. You will all be in our thoughts during this heartbreaking time as you navigate the days and months ahead with Brian gone. Brian always had a cheerful Hello and a lovely smile. Looking at this photo of him is how we will remember him. With much respect Nathan, Leigh and Family
Nathan & Leigh , Thornbury
So sorry to hear of Brian's passing. He will be missed by many. Love and hugs Judy and family.
Lyn Turia
Lyn Turia, Invercargill
Judy and family Gary and I are thinking of you all at this very sad time Brian was a lovely man
Gary and Sharon Thomson, Invercargill
Dear Judy..So very sorry to hear of Ralph's passing. He was a true gentleman. He will be greatly missed by everyone.. Loved getting to know you and Brian while we had the Carriers. Much love to you and your family
Jenny and Allan Pulley
Jenny and Allan Pulley, Winton
Brian was a true gentleman and never had a negative word to say about anyone... he will be missed by many.. I will miss our chats... Thinking of you Judy and family
R.I.P dear man
Leslie Rufford, Haven Hair Boutique
Leslie Rufford , Invercargill
Our heartfelt condolences Judy, Megan, Sally, Jon and families.
Maria Eade and Mike Larsen, Riverton
Heartfelt condolences to you Judy and all the family on Brian’s passing, such a lovely man.
Rest in peace Brian
Keith and Anne White, Riverton
Sending all our love to Jude and all of Brian's family and friends. The passing of such a kind, generous and wonderfully funny man is a huge loss to everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. Sending hugs in bunches to you all from Perth.

Garry & Marji
Garry Beadel, Perth
So sad to hear of Brian’s passing. Love to you Judy ❤️
Anna dwyer (pierce), Perth
So Sorry to read the passing of Brian Jude. Thinking of you. Take care. Xx
Sue Kincaid, Winton
Judy & Family,
So sorry to learn of Brian's passing, our heartfelt condolences are with you all.
Laurence & Roslyn Fraser , Thornbury
Sincere condolences to you Judy and family. Our paths crossed many years ago when my late husband David and I lived in Thornbury. Lots of good memories of very friendly people there. Lois Wotton & Family, Oamaru
Lois Wotton, Oamaru