(March 03, 1925 to March 09, 2011) James Ross MacLean, age 86, died peacefully at Cassellhome on Wednesday March 9, 2011.He was born in Sutherland’s River, Nova Scotia, to Alexander and Ethel MacLean.Predeceased by his wife Jean Bishop and brother J. Olding.Survived by his devoted sister Margaret Fukes. Ross was a decorated veteran of the Second World War.He was a member of the North Bay Choral Society and Calvin Persbyterian Church Choir. Dearly missed by his five children:Judy (Don), Hal (Eunmi), Scott, Susan (Paul), and Sandie, his six grandchildren:Jennifer (Dave), Jon (Renee), Laura, Emma, Taylor, and Anthony, and three great-grandchildren:Jillian, Ryan, and Rowin.Predeceased by son-in-law Don Blahut. A celebration of Ross’s life will take place at a memorial service this spring.Interment Heatherdale Memorial Gardens, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia.Arrangements entrusted to Martyn Funeral Home.No visitation.Donations to Cassellhome Auxillery, One Kids Place, or Calvin Presbyterian Church will be gratefully acknowledged. Charitable donations may be made in James 's memory to the following organizations: Calvin Presbyterian Church http://www.calvinpresbyterianchurch.ca 401 First Avenue West North Bay, Ontario P1B 3C5Tel: 705-474-4750Cassellholme Charitable Foundation http://www.cassellholme.on.ca 400 Olive Street, North Bay, Ontario P1B 6J4Tel: 705-474-4250One Kids Place 866-626-9100 http://www.onekidsplace.ca 400 McKeown Avenue North Bay, Ontario P1B 0B2Tel: 705-476-5437