All,
I'm sorry to have to announce that Andrew MacLean, forum stalwart, Church of Scotland Minister and genial contributor to our 2009 Scottish conference passed away yesterday.
Andrew was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer earlier this year and died at home (after a short stay at a local hospice) surrounded by his family.
He leaves a wife Alison and a son, a daughter and a grandson. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Andrew MacLean, RIP
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Re: Andrew MacLean, RIP
Totally shocked to hear this.
Andrew was always so encouraging and supportive when anyone needed anything on the forum,
lost for words
rest well Andrew,
Lea x
Andrew was always so encouraging and supportive when anyone needed anything on the forum,
lost for words
rest well Andrew,
Lea x
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Re: Andrew MacLean, RIP
Didn't have the pleasure of meeting Andrew but hugely appreciated his contribution to the forum.
RIP
RIP
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Re: Andrew MacLean, RIP
I only met Andrew once, when we had our conference in Glasgow in 2009. He was always there for anybody in the group with advice and gave a good talk about he life with KC. A group of us went out for a meal in the evening and had a great chat with him over a meal and a beer or two. He will be missed
RIP
RIP
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Re: Andrew MacLean, RIP
I also met Andrew at the Glasgow conference, but above all knew him through the forum where his warmth, wit and wisdom helped so many people. In recent months, he was too unwell to post, but it is still difficult to imagine this forum without him. We were very privileged to have him as a member and a moderator and will miss him hugely. But I am sure people will continue to read the many wise words he wrote here, and continue to find reassurance and comfort in the many wonderful contributions he made.
RIP
RIP
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Re: Andrew MacLean, RIP
Thats shocking news, taken aback
Had met Andrew at one of the Glasgow meets and got advice from him online, really nice guy and always had time for you
will be missed
RIP Andrew
Had met Andrew at one of the Glasgow meets and got advice from him online, really nice guy and always had time for you
will be missed
RIP Andrew
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Re: Andrew MacLean, RIP
Oh no can't believe it, Andrew was such a lovely man, shared some great conversations with him by PM, will very much miss him.
You made a difference Andrew, x
You made a difference Andrew, x
Re: Andrew MacLean, RIP
That is so sad to hear, he was always so helpful, positive and encouraging on this forum. He will be sorely missed. Rest in peace Andrew, my thoughts to his family x
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