Alasdair Maclean passed away on 20th August at age 86. He was the much-loved husband of Rosemary, and father, grandfather, & father in law of Kirsty, Lachlan, Alec, Isla and Steve.
Alasdair and family arrived in Howick in 1974 when he gained a position as maths teacher at Howick College. He became Head of the Maths Department, Deputy Principal and then Associate Principal. He retired from Howick College after a long and successful career, after which he and Rosemary were able to take a long-awaited OE. After retiring Alasdair went on to train for the Immigration Service where he was employed for 4 years.
As a valued member of Howick Rotary, he served on most committees including time as Treasurer. He was part of the team that initiated the Keyway form of the Bulletin. He received a Paul Harris award in 2005, and became an honorary member of Howick Rotary in 2016.
Alasdair was very proud of his Scottish heritage. His father was a Gaelic speaker from the Isle of Skye and mother from the Scottish Lowlands. He took a keen interest in and was a member of the Clan Maclean for many years and is a Past President of Clan Maclean Association of NZ. The family often enjoyed clan gatherings at Waipu especially during the Highland Games tournaments on New Year’s Day.
He was also a much-respected member, elder and lay preacher of the Howick Presbyterian Church until his passing.
Alasdair will be missed by all those who had the pleasure of knowing and serving with him. The condolences of the club go out to Rosemary and the family.
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