A long-time mayor of Port Hawkesbury and former Nova Scotian cabinet minister has passed away.
Billy Joe MacLean died Wednesday morning, according to his family.
It comes after a battle with Strep A and pneumonia.
He served in the public service for over 50 years as town councillor, provincial MLA and as a cabinet minister.
Port Hawkesbury mayor Brenda Chisholm Breaton says in a statement, he was a giant among politicians.
“On behalf of our Town Council, Staff and our Community, we mourn your loss with you,” says Chisholm-Beaton.
While, premier Tim Houston says his thoughts are with his family and all those who knew and loved him.
MacLean was 88.
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