Obituary of Kenny MacLean

MacLean, Maurice Kenneth

Died unexpectedly in Queen Elizabeth II Hospital in Halifax on April 30 at the age of 63. 

Kenny was predeceased by his parents, Reginald and Julia MacLean, his brothers, Shane MacLean and James MacLean, his brother in law, Kevin Bridges, his mother in law, Sheila Bridges, and father in law, Vance Bridges . He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Karen MacLean and his sons, Logan and Lucas MacLean.

He will also be missed by his daughter in law, Marissa MacLean, grandchildren Rayne-Marie Sheila MacLean and Grayson Eric Vance MacLean, and his many nieces and nephews.

Kenny, Dad, Gampie, loved to laugh. You usually heard his laugh long before you saw him. Then, it was a big “hey! How are you doing?” that he really meant.

Kenny was born in Borden-Carleton in 1961 and met the love of his life, Karen, in 1982 at Papa David’s bar in Summerside. They married in 1985. 

In 1992 and 1994, his sons were born, forming what he always said was the most important thing in his life: his family.

Years later, that small group expanded when Lucas married Marissa, and then grew twice more with the births of Rayne and Grayson in 2021 and 2025.

He was so proud of his wife, kids and grandkids. A lifetime of health issues could never stop him from getting down on the floor and playing with the first, then the second generation.

Beyond his life as a devoted family man, many in P.E.I. know Kenny as the Walmart greeter in Summerside, where he worked for over 20 years.  

There, he brought a curiosity about people and their lives that made the store a welcoming place to visit or work. He cared about morale and planned events like a mini golf tournament for staff members and their family.  

Kenny loved to learn and never stopped trying to understand the world better. He enjoyed history and nature, fishing and watching movies, playing video games and sitting by a fire in the backyard, traveling with his family and staying at home to cook soup or biscuits. He was a gifted artist who loved to share his ability wherever it was needed.

He was a good man, a good father and a good husband.  

Dad, we will always miss you and love you. There was never a stronger man or brave fighter.  

There’s no more pain now, and you can finally rest comfortably.

Kenny didn’t want a funeral or wake, so there will be an informal gathering for friends and family on Tuesday, May 6 at Linkletter Community Centre from 4-7 p.m.