MacLean, James Alexander "Jim", age 69, of Antigonish passed away unexpectedly on January 2, 2022, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, following a brief illness.

Born in Antigonish, he was a son of the late Alexander and Yvonne (Roberts) MacLean.

Jim was a miner for over 40 years and worked all around Canada, primarily in the Arctic. He was a devoted family man who was adored by all who knew him. He enjoyed golfing, curling, helping out on setting day, and spending time at the Legion ‘getting the news.’

He is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Belinda (Ingraham); daughters, Krista (Regan) MacLellan, PEI; Andrea (Sean) Kyle, Truro; grandchildren Madilynn & Lucy Kyle and Clark & Thea MacLellan; sister Judy (late Eric), Antigonish; and brother, John Allan (Carolin), Georgeville.

Besides his parents, predeceased by mother and father-in-law, Bobby and Donna Ingraham.

Cremation has taken place.  Due to COVID restrictions, a private funeral will be held at the Antigonish Legion.

In Memoriam, donations to Canadian Cancer Society or the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation appreciated.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of C.L. Curry Funeral Home, Antigonish.  Online condolences:  www.clcurry.com