HUGH GRANT McLEAN

Hugh Grant McLean passed away on February 5, 2026, in his 83rd year. He is lovingly remembered by his devoted wife, Valerie (née Waterfield). Hugh leaves to celebrate his life his sisters, Barbara and Carol; his children, Jacqueline (Geoffrey) and Tyler (Jayne); and the true twinkles of his eye, his grandchildren, Hugh and Holly. He will also be fondly remembered by Valerie's children, Elizabeth, Greg (Carolyn), and Geoff (Syreeta); and by her eight grandchildren: Jessica, Jason, Charlotte, Sydney, Peyton, Cassidy, Ainslee, and Bridget. Hugh was predeceased by his parents, Hugh and Edna; and by his first wife, Diane (née Dowdell), in 2005. Born in Toronto on January 28, 1943, Hugh spent the majority of his life in Toronto and Mississauga, and at his beloved cottage on Gull Lake, before later moving to Niagara to join Valerie. A scholar and an athlete, it was sport that captured Hugh's heart in his formative years at Royal York Collegiate and Ryerson. Hockey and football were his passions, and he received training camp invitations from both the Detroit Red Wings (NHL) and the Edmonton Eskimos (CFL). His love of sport remained a constant throughout his life, and he shared the same generously with his children and grandchildren. Hugh began his professional career after graduating from Ryerson, working as a Health Inspector with the Toronto Health Department. Following his marriage and the birth of his first child, he returned to school and graduated from the University Of Toronto Faculty Of Law in 1976. His legal career spanned more than 40 years, during which many clients became lifelong friends. Hugh loved to build. He built the family cottage, renovated several homes, and crafted furniture with care and pride. On weeknights in the city, he built all the furniture for the cottage.