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McLean / MacLean Obituaries
from the Halifax Herald - Mail Star
 
MacLEAN, (Roberts) Mabel Jean - 96, North River, Colchester Co., formerly of Lexington, Mass., died January 6, 1995, in Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro. Born in Bayhead, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Jessie (MacMillan) Roberts. She lived most of her life in Lexington, Mass. where for a number of years she was a school teacher and a member of the Methodist church. Surviving are a daughter, Catherine (Mrs. Michael Bedigan), Lexington; sister, Jessie (Mrs. W.D. Murray), North River. She was predeceased by her husband, Harold; sister, Catherine; brothers, William, Alex, Ben, Jim, George. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Sunday in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow St., Truro, Rev. Deric Bartlett officiating. Burial in Lexington, Mass.

MacLEAN, (Kennedy) Vera Jane - 93, Sarnia, Ont., died January 6, 1995, in Marshall Gowland Manor, Sarnia. Born in Truro, she was a daughter of the late John Medford and Mary (Nelson) Kennedy. She was a graduate of Victoria General Hospital School of Nursing Class of 1925 and was active in nursing in Truro and Sarnia. She lived in Scotsburn and Westville with her family for many years before moving to Ontario. While in Pictou County she was active in United Church of Canadian Women's Organizations. Surviving are daughters, Margaret Roy, Forest, Ont.; Valerie MacEachen, Ino Thompson, Sarnia; sons, Lloyd, Port Edward, Ont.; Malcolm, Deseronto, Ont.; 14 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; brother, Rev. Howard, Lethbridge, Alta.; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Dr. Thomas Walter; brothers, George, J. Medford, Percy B.; granddaughter, Jessa MacEachen. Services and burial took place in Sarnia. Donations to Marshall Gowland Manor, Sarnia.

AGNES MACLEAN DIES AT 104
MacLEAN, (MacKay) Agnes (RN) - 104, Northside Guest Home, formerly of Victoria Street, North Sydney, died January 7, 1995, in the home. Born in St. Anns, Victoria Co., she was a daughter of the late John and Annie (MacAulay) MacKay. She received her nursing training at Victoria General Hospital, Halifax, where she later worked. She also worked at Harbourview Hospital, Sydney Mines. She was a member of St. Giles Presbyterian Church; longtime member of WMS and ladies guild. Surviving are sons, George, North Sydney; John, Beaconsfield, Que.; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, George; an infant son; brothers, Dr. Murdock, Jack, Norman; sisters, Annie Miller, Christie MacLeod, Tena MacRae, Bessie Meisner, Katie MacDonald. Funeral will be 2 p.m. today in W.J. Dooley Funeral Home chapel, Rev. Murdock MacRae officiating. Burial to follow in Lakeside Cemetery, North Sydney. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Giles Presbyterian Church or any charity.

MacLEAN, Angus Wilson - 79, 8 Windsor Ave., Sydney Mines, died January 8, 1995, in Northside General Hospital, North Sydney. Born in New Dominion, Victoria Co., he was a son of the late Angus W. and Annie MacLean. He was a member of the Grace Christian Fellowship Reformed Presbyterian Church and was an elder emeritus of the church. Throughout his life he was very active in the affairs of his community. While employed with the coal company he was involved with his local union in many capacities. He was active in the Cooperative movement and served on the board of directors of the British Canadian Co-op Society; Princess Credit Union; the old Harbourview Hospital, and at the time of his death was an active member of the board of managers of the Miners Memorial Manor in Sydney Mines. He was a long standing supporter of the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation and the New Democratic Party having been a delegate at its founding convention in 1961. He was a former employee of the Harbourview Hospital. He is survived by his wife, the former Minnie Mulley; daughters, Mora (Mrs. John Lytus), Florida; Jessie (Mrs. Thomas MacNeil), Bras d'Or; stepdaughters, Beverly (Mrs. John Hugh Edwards), Boularderie; Margaret (Mrs. Stewart Andrews), Lower Sackville; sons, Angus W., Florence; Alan, Zimbabwe, South Africa; Calvin, North Bay, Ont.; stepson, Wayne Mulley, North Sydney; sister, Elsie Leroy, Watertown, Mass.; 15 grandchildren; a great-grandchild. He was predeceased by his first wife, the former Ethel Pinkston; sister, Jessie; brother, Harry; a granddaughter. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Fillmore and Whitman Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday in Clyde Avenue Baptist Church, Rev. Richard Barnes officiating, assisted by Rev. Neil J. MacLean. Burial in Brookside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Grace Fellowship Church building fund.

McLEAN, (England) Emma Alice Maude (Toots) - 82, 406 Reserve St., Glace Bay, died January 14, 1995, in Glace Bay Hospital, Main Street. Born at Glace Bay, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Cecelia (Sheppard) England. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was a member of St. Mary's Anglican Church, Glace Bay. Surviving are sons, Tommy, Port Hawkesbury; Philip, Glace Bay; George, Grand Lake Road; David, Sydney; daughters, Cecelia (Mrs. Allan Clark), Glace Bay; Connie (Mrs. Kevin Ford), Prince Edward Island; Pearl, at home. She was predeceased by her husband, George (Skip); sons, Jackie, Joey; sister, Pearl Clark; brothers, Gus, Tom, David, Herb, John, Joe, Fabian. Funeral will be 2 p.m. today in St. Mary's Anglican Church, Rev. Margaret Collins officiating. Burial in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. Donations to Canadian Diabetes Association or Alzheimers Society of Nova Scotia.

MacLEAN, Sister Mary Redempta (Annie Jane) - 87, Sister of St. Martha, Bethany Motherhouse, Antigonish, died February 7, 1995, in the Motherhouse. Born at Purlbrook, she was a daughter of the late Donald and Mary (Kennedy) MacLean. She entered the Sisters of St. Martha in 1928. She served as kitchen supervisor for 39 years in many hospitals including St. Michael's, Lethbridge; Mineral Springs, Banff; St. Joseph's, Glace Bay; St. Rita's, Sydney. She also served at St. Martha's Convent, R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home, Bethany and the Bishop's Residence. In 1972 she retired to Bethany and worked in the altar bread department. She moved to extended care in June, 1984. She was predeceased by brothers, Rt. Rev. Donald A.; Rev. George, Rev. Kennedy (Alexander), John, Roderick; sisters, Sr. Mary Clement, CSM; Sr. Mary De Chantal, CSM; Annie Jane, Rebecca. Visitation will be after 2 p.m. Thursday in Bethany Motherhouse, where a bible vigil will be 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Liturgy of Christian Burial will be 2:30 p.m. Friday in Bethany Chapel. Arrangements under the direction of Curry Bros. Funeral Directors Ltd., Antigonish.

MacLEAN, Cecil Daniel - 59, 19 Patrick St., Scotchtown, died February 9, 1995, in New Waterford Consolidated Hospital. Born in Sydney, he was a son of the late Joseph and Catherine (Campbell) MacLean. He was a lifelong member of St. Michael's Church, Scotchtown and 3rd degree member of Knights of Columbus, New Waterford. In earlier years, he was treasurer of the Boy Scouts of Canada. He served with the Canadian Navy and later was employed with the accounting department of Devco for 18 years. Surviving are his wife, the former Mary MacQuarrie; sons, Michael, Calgary; Ronnie, Shearwater; Danny, Glenn, Calgary; daughters, Francine (Mrs. Doug Gibson), Calgary; Morene, New Waterford; Alana, Calgary; sisters, Mary (Mrs. Ed Grimm), Sydney; Criss (Mrs. Fraser White), New Victoria; five grandchildren; four nephews; six nieces. He was predeceased by a brother, Ronald. Funeral will be 2 p.m. today in St. Michael's Church, Rev. Bill Rankin officiating. Burial in parish cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, New Waterford.

MacLEAN, (MacDonald) Christina Kathleen - 84, Seaview Manor, Glace Bay, died February 18, 1995, in Glace Bay Hospital, South Street. Born at Glace Bay, she was a daughter of the late Joseph P. and Jessie (Morrison) MacDonald. She resided at Birch Street, Dominion for most of her life and was a member of St. Eugene's Church, Dominion. Surviving are a son, John, Tompkinsville; daughter, Kathleen (Mrs. Daniel Currie), Glace Bay; six grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, John Joe; brothers, Dan Jimmie, Joseph; sisters, Annie Mae, Margaret. Funeral 10 a.m. today in St. Eugene's Church, Dominion, Rev. Leonard McKinnon officiating. Burial in Forest Haven Cemetery under the direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, Glace Bay.

MacLEAN, Angus James - 82, Long Point, died February 22, 1995, in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born at Long Point, he was a son of the late Roderick and Katherine (Chisholm) MacLean. He was a member of St. Andrew's Parish, Judique and farmed locally for most of his life. He served in the Canadian Navy during the Second World War. Surviving are his wife, the former Florence MacDonald; daughter, Kathleen MacLean, Long Point; sons, Gerry, Stan, Vancouver; stepdaughters, Marie (Mrs. Dave Giles), Mississauga; Helen (Mrs. Gordon Griffith), Long Point; Sarah Elizabeth (Mrs. Jere Chisholm), Whitecourt, Alta.; stepsons, Hugh John, St. Paul, Minn.; Winston James, Vancouver; Frank Archibald, Richard Duncan, Long Point; sister, Florence (Mrs. Orien Williams), Dartmouth; 17 grandchildren. He was predeceased by sisters, Margaret, Jessie, Christine, Annie Laurie, Mae, Sarah; brothers, William, Donald, John; two grandchildren. Visitation 7-9 p.m. tonight, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Saturday in Port Hood Community Funeral Home. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday in St. Andrew's Church, Judique, Rev. Malcolm MacDonnell officiating. Burial in parish cemetery. Donations to The Lung Association or Judique Community Center. Arrangements under the direction of Walter J. Whitty Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury.

MacLEAN, George Francis - 78, Boisdale, formerly of North Sydney, died February 25, 1995, at home. Born in North Sydney, he was a son of the late Hector and Catherine (Nicholson) MacLean. He was employed for 11 years as a maintenance carpenter at St. Elizabeth Hospital, North Sydney and as building maintenance instructor for 15 years with AVTC. He was first president of Clan MacLean and was a member of St. Andrew's Church, Boisdale. Surviving are his wife, the former Veronica (Vonnie) MacInnis; daughters, Margaret (Mrs. Fred MacDonald), Upper Port LaTour, Shelburne Co.; Rita (Mrs. John Holic), North Sydney; Rodena (Mrs. Gerard O'Handley), Boisdale; Miriam (Mrs. Lloyd Poirier), Lower Sackville; sons, Ronald, Meteghan; Joseph, Carseland, Alta.; George, Lower Sackville; Basil, Manuels, Nfld.; sister, Mrs. Mary Gillis, North Sydney; brother, Pat, Sydney Mines; 23 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by brothers, Rannie, Donald; grandson, Michael MacLean. Visitation 24, 7-9 p.m. today in St. Andrew's Church, Boisdale, where funeral will be 10 a.m. Tuesday. Burial at a later date in parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Gillis House, Boisdale or Talbot House, Frenchvale. Arrangements under the direction of W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, North Sydney.

MacLEAN, Kenneth Robert - 66, Ingonish, died February 26, 1995, at home. Born in Ingonish, he was a son of the late Dan and Annie (Stockley) MacLean. He was a member of St. John's Anglican Church, Ingonish. He was retired from Parks Canada with 35 years of service. Surviving are his wife, the former Margaret MacKinnon; daughters, Helen MacLeod, New Haven, Victoria Co.; Carman Hussey, Bridgetown; sons, Eric, David, George, Donnie, William, Ingonish; sisters, Blanche, Carrey Murphy, Ingonish; brother, Wilson, Halifax; four grandchildren. He was predeceased by three daughters and a son; brothers, Pte. Angus George, Rod, Ernest, Jack; sisters, Annabelle, Eva. Visitation after 2 p.m. today in Fillmore and Whitman Funeral Home, Ingonish. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday in St. John's Anglican Church, Rev. Paul Findley officiating. Burial in parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Buchanan Memorial Hospital building fund, Neils Harbour or Canadian Cancer Society.

MacLEAN, John Alexander (Sandern) - 78, River Denys, died March 8, 1995, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born at River Denys, he was a son of the late Samuel H. and Annie (MacDonald) MacLean. He was a member of St. Dionysius Roman Catholic Church, River Denys Station. He was a retired plumber and member of the United Association of Plumbers and Steamfitters Union, Local 682 Sydney. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Samuel Angus; half-sisters, Charlotte, Mary Joseph, Katie, Ann, Matilda, Charlotte, Margaret, Mary, Catherine (Dolly); half-brothers, John Hughie, Dan Hugh, John Dan, Duncan. Visitation 7-9 p.m. tonight, 2-9 p.m. Saturday in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Whycocomagh. Funeral 11 a.m. Sunday in St. Dionysius Roman Catholic Church, Rev. George MacInnis officiating, assisted by Rev. Donald MacLean. Burial at a later date in parish cemtery. Donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, St. Dionysius Cemetery or building fund.

MacLEAN, Joseph S. - 71, 95 Victoria Rd., Sydney, formerly of Irish Vale, died March 9, 1995, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born at Rear Irish Cove, he was a son of the late Dan and Elizabeth MacLean. He was a member of Sacred Heart Parish, Sydney. He had been an employee of Cape Breton Novelty Ltd. for 45 years, retiring in 1988. Surviving are his wife, the former Katherine (Kaye) MacNeil; sisters, Katherine Dustin, Framingham, Mass.; Mary MacNeil, Sydney; brother, Malcolm, Sydney; a granddaughter. He was predeceased by a son, Brian; sisters, Christina, May. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral 9 a.m. Saturday in Sacred Heart Church, Rev. R.D. Smith officiating. Burial in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Donations to Kidney Foundation of Canada, Nova Scotia branch.

McLEAN, Herbert - 86, Villa Providence, Shediac, N.B., formerly of Shediac River Road, died March 12, 1995, in the home. Born on the Magdalen Islands, he was a son of the late Seaward and Lillian (Taker) McLean. He was employed for 35 years with MacNamara Construction, Toronto until retirement at age 68. He attended the Anglican church. Surviving are a daughter, Florence (Mrs. Everett Kuhn), Shediac River; sons, Lewis, Hinton, Alta.; Herbert, Calgary, Alta.; sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Buck, Montreal; Mrs. Annie McKinley, Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.; Mrs. Ethel Gimlin, Mrs. Edith Hopper, Buffalo, N.Y.; Mrs. Aileen Carver, Missouri; brothers, James, Buffalo; Walter, Brooklyn, Hants Co.; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Ethel Davis; sisters, Esther in infancy, Muriel DeSormo, Mildred Weiss; brothers, Eric, Hanson, Arnold. Burial was held June 13 in Fair Haven Memorial Gardens, Shediac, under the direction of Frenette's Funeral Home, Shediac.

MacLEAN, Eric Ian - 21 months old, The Ponds, Merigomish, died March 24, 1995, at home. Born in New Glasgow, he was a son of Ian and Barbara (Cumby) MacLean. Surviving are sisters, Danielle, Alyssa and brother Kevin, all of The Ponds; maternal grandparents, Eric and Isabel Cumby, Yellowknife; paternal grandmother, Lorelle MacLean, Clearwater, Fla.; godparents, Aunt Judy Cumby and Uncle Glenn MacLean; aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m today and Sunday in R.H. Porter Funeral Home, New Glasgow. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday in Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, Stellarton. Burial at a later date in Robie Street Cemetery, Truro. In lieu of flowers, donations to the 6 West oncology unit of Izaak Walton Killam Children's Hospital or pediatric unit of Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow.

MacLEAN, (MacLeod) Mabel Isabel - 78, Dartmouth, died April 1, 1995, in Dartmouth General Hospital. Born in Pugwash, Cumberland Co., she was a daughter of the late William John and Ethel (Smith) MacLeod. She owned and operated her own beauty salon in Pugwash called Maybell Beauty Salon for over 13 years. She was a very active member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Dartmouth and was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Surviving are her husband, Donald; daughter, Shirley White, Dartmouth; son, Bill, Dartmouth; three grandchildren, Colin, Tracy, Derek; three nieces; four nephews. She was predeceased by sisters, Muriel, Dorothy, Ethel. Private burial in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. Memorial service 11:30 a.m. April 8 in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 216 School St., Dartmouth, Rev. P.A. Sandy MacDonald officiating. Reception to follow in church hall. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Andrew's Church or Dartmouth General Hospital. Arrangements under the direction of Dartmouth Funeral Home.

MacLEAN, (MacSween) Mary Jane - 89, 170 Buckingham Dr., formerly of Douglas Street, Sydney, died April 7, 1995, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Sydney, she was a daughter of the late Hector and Catherine (MacNeil) MacSween. She was formerly an active member of the CWL and a former employee of MT&T, where she was an operating supervisor until her retirement in 1969. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Surviving are sons, Cyril, Edwardsville; Adrian, Westmount; eight grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Michael Leo; daughter, Patricia in infancy; brothers, Dan, Joseph; sister, Sally Cotter. No visitation by request. Funeral 9 a.m. Monday in Holy Rosary Church, Rev. Dan MacInnis officiating. Burial in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks under the direction of T.W. Curry Ltd. Donations to any charity.

MacLEAN, (MacAulay) Isabel Margaret - 74, Kenloch, Inverness Co., died April 11, 1995, at home. Born in Twin Rock Valley, Inverness Co., she was a daughter of the late James and Kate (MacDougall) MacAulay. She was a member of Kenloch Presbyterian Church. Surviving are a daughter, Dorothy (Mrs. Hubert MacDonald), Halifax; son, Allan, West Bay Centre, Inverness Co.; sister, Julia (Mrs. Richard Bennett), Halifax; two grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Lauchlin Spurgeon MacLean; sisters, Ella, Sadie, Annie; brothers, Allan, Archibald. Visitation 7-9 p.m. Friday in Inverness Funeral Home. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday in Kenloch Presbyterian Church, Rod MacDonald officiating. Cremation to follow.

MacLEAN, (MacNeil) Margaret Mary - 83, Christmas Island, died April 12, 1995, in Northside Community Guest Home, North Sydney. Born at Glace Bay, she was a daughter of the late John R. and Margaret (MacNeil) MacNeil. She was a member of St. Barra's Parish, Christmas Island and was involved with the Community Volunteer Fire Department ladies auxiliary, where she served as treasurer ecretary for a time. Surviving are husband, Peter Joseph; brother, Francis J., Calgary. She was predeceased by sisters, Annie Clements, Mary MacPherson; brother, John; several sisters and brothers in infancy. Visitation 7-9 p.m. Friday in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. No visitation Saturday or Sunday. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday in St. Barra Church, Rev. A.A. Ross officiating. Donations to the Alzheimers Society of Nova Scotia or any charity.

MacLEAN, Colin Francis - 74, 60 Kent St., Louisbourg, died April 14, 1995, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Dominion, he was a son of Ellen (Usher) MacLean, Sydney and the late Archie MacLean. He was a member of Stella Maris Church, Louisbourg. He was employed as a dispatcher for 15 years for the town of Louisbourg and was a 3rd degree member of Knights of Columbus. Surviving are a daughter, Mary King, Dartmouth; three grandchildren; two brothers; five sisters. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Margaret Lahey; two brothers. Funeral 10 a.m. today in Stella Maris Church, Main Street, Louisbourg, Rev. John Graham officiating. Burial in parish cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of W.A. Chant Funeral Home, Louisbourg.

MacLEAN, Arthur (Buck) - 73, 1783 Dufferin St., Westville, died April 19, 1995, in Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in Stellarton, he was a son of the late David and Lillian (Osborne) MacLean. He was a coal miner for many years and had worked at Michelin Tire Corp., Granton until his retirement. He was a resident of Glen Haven Manor, New Glasgow for the past three years. Surviving are his wife, the former Lila Weatherbie; daughter, Judy, at home; sons, Art, Pictou; John, Stellarton; Frank, Halifax; three grandchildren; sisters, Elizabeth Seymour, New Hampshire; Bertha (Mrs. Andrew Somero), Connecticut; Gladys (Mrs. John Lynch), Stellarton; Agnes Peters, Toronto; brothers, Mel, Stellarton; Edwin, Greenwood, Pictou Co. He was predeceased by sisters, Katherine, Priscilla, Laura, Hazel, Emiline; brother, Woody. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Eagles Funeral Home, Westville. Funeral 10 a.m. Saturday in Church of the Holy Name, Westville, Rev. Dan MacDonald officiating. Burial in Holy Name Cemetery. Donations to Parkinsons Foundation of Canada.

MacLEAN, Reid - 65, North Vancouver, B.C., died May 17, 1995, in Lions Gate Hospital. Born in Sydney, he graduated from Sydney Academy and Queen's University. He became a chartered accountant in 1953 and recently retired from the firm Deloitte Touche. Surviving are his wife, Marilyn; daughter, Katherine (Mrs. Edward McRae); sons, Malcolm, Sandy; seven grandchildren; sisters, Mae Bain, West Vancouver; Katherine MacLean, Janet MacDonald, Sydney; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers, Rannie, Ralph. Memorial service 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in Lynn Valley United Church, 3201 Mountain Highway, North Vancouver.

MacLEAN, (O'Reilly) Josephine Winnifred - 72, 36 Fairview Ave., New Glasgow, died May 30, 1995, in Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in New Glasgow, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Loretta (Creighan) O'Reilly. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church. Surviving are daughters, Eleanor (Mrs. Michael Gillis), Halifax; Donna (Mrs. Colin Roy), Westville; Peggy (Mrs. Phillip Eisan), New Glasgow; sons, Pat, Ontario; Robert, Halifax; sisters, Stella (Mrs. V. Boudreau), Bedford; Myrtle (Mrs. Vernon Wilson), Hopewell; brothers, Edward, Hopewell; Pat, Ontario; Emmett, Montreal; nine grandchildren. She was predeceased by husband, John Hugh; sister, Eleanor. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in R.H. Porter Funeral Home, New Glasgow. Funeral 10 a.m. Thursday in St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Angus MacDougall officiating. Burial in Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association.

MacLEAN, Robert - 93, Alderwood Rest Home, Baddeck, died June 3, 1995, in the home. Born in Massachusetts, he was a son of the late Allan and Mary (MacLean) MacLean. He was a member of Little Narrows Presbyterian Church and operated a corner store and post office in Estmere for many years in the early 1950s. Surviving are a sister, Maisie Dornadie, Sydney. Cremation has taken place under the direction of MacAskill Funeral Home, Baddeck. Graveside service 3 p.m. Wednesday in Estmere Cemetery, Rev. Lorne MacLeod officiating.

McLEAN, Stanley Locke - 88, Shelburne, died June 29, 1995, at home. Born at Jordan Bay, he was a son of the late Archibald and Alma (Firth) McLean. He was a fisherman on the West Coast for 50 years. He retired in 1973 and returned home. He was a member of the fishermens union in British Columbia. Surviving are a brother, Hugh, Vancouver; sisters, Laura Locke, Aylmer, Ont.; Mildred Bower, Jordan Ferry; Annie Harris, Welshtown. He was predeceased by his wife, Esther; brothers, John, Douglas, Alonzo; sisters, Myrtle, Dorothy. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, 7-9 p.m. Sunday, funeral 2 p.m. Monday, all in H.M. Huskilson's Funeral Home, Shelburne, Rev. Janet Hatt officiating. Burial in Jordan Ferry Union Cemetery. Donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.

MacLEAN, (Young) Donna Marie - 60, 76 Minto St., Glace Bay, died July 1, 1995, at home. Born in North Sydney, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Ruth (Vatcher) Young. She was a member of St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Glace Bay; member of Community Involvement of the Disabled and Cape Breton Oilers Booster Club. She was a former employee of Cove Guest Home, where she worked from 1972-1977. Surviving are brothers, Paul, Raymond, Sydney; Anthony, Waterville; sister, Mrs. Natale Giangioppo, Islington, Ont. She was predeceased by her husband, Alister; brother, Nick. No visitation by request. Memorial service was held July 4 in Sydney Memorial Chapel, Rev. Robert Lyle officiated. Burial at later date in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens.

MacLEAN, Murdock Alex - 75, 2374 Foxbrook Rd., Westville, Pictou Co., died July 10, 1995, at home. He was the only child of the late Alex W. and Bertha E. (MacKenzie) MacLean. He was a former employee of Acadia Coal Co., and the Thorburn Mining Co., where he was employed for 45 years. He was a member and leading elder of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Westville for over 40 years. Surviving are his wife, the former Janet Marshall; daughters, Evelyn MacLellan, New Glasgow; Alice (Mrs. Thom Cochrane), Windsor; Murdena (Mrs. Carl Dupont), Gloucester, Ont.; six grandchildren. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in P & K MacDonald Funeral Home, New Glasgow. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Rev. James Grant officiating, assisted by Rev. Kenneth Stright. Burial in Auburn Cemetery, Westville. Family flowers only. Donations to St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, general fund; VON, New Glasgow branch or Aberdeen Palliative Care Society.

MacLEAN, Martin Douglas - 88, 715 Willow St., Truro, died July 13, 1995, in Colchester Regional Hospital. Born in Westchester, he was a son of the late Tom and Nellie (Works) MacLean. He was a retired employee of the Robie Street Cemetery and the Lewis Hat & Cap Ltd. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Joan Munro, Thorburn; sons, Murray, Arden, Truro; Carl, Hilden; sister, Alida (Mrs. Ken MacCallum), Truro; brother, Tommy, Hopewell; 13 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Freda Totten; sisters, Sadie, Lil, Rose, Bertha; brothers, Walter, Frank; halfbrother, Gordon. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, funeral 2 p.m. Sunday, both in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow St., Truro, Rev. Larry Harrison officiating. Burial in Bible Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Victorian Order of Nurses.

MacLEAN, (MacLeod) Agnes Katherine - 72, Sydney River, died August 1, 1995, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Framboise, she was a daughter of the late John H. and Sarah (MacKillop) MacLeod. She was a member of Sydney River United Protestant Church and belonged to the UCW. She was active with Meals on Wheels and a volunteer with the Nova Scotia Heart Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society and Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation. Surviving are her husband, Gordon; daughter, Darlene (Mrs. John Canning), sons, Wallace, Wayne, all of Sydney River; sister, Chris MacLeod, Framboise; brothers, Peter, White Plains, N.Y.; Roy, Arlington, Mass.; Neiland, South Bar; seven grandchildren. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Sydney Memorial Chapel. Funeral 11 a.m. Friday in United Protestant Church, Sydney River, Rev. Ray Purchase officiating. Burial in Alfred Smith Cemetery. Donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or Canadian Cancer Society.

MacLEAN, (Sullivan) Mary Ellen (Nellie) - 80, Hillside Manor, Antigonish, died August 14, 1995, in St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Upper Ohio, Antigonish Co., she was a daughter of the late William and Christina (Stewart) Sullivan. She was a domestic housekeeper for Rev. John Jewell for over 25 years. She had also worked at the R.K. MacDonald Guest House and St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish. She was a member of St. Ninian's Parish CWL. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Surviving are three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Angus; daughter, Ann Marie Peters; sisters, Elizabeth, Margaret, Grace, Anne, Mary, Katherine, Hughena; brother, James. Visitation 7-9 p.m. tonight, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Thursday in Curry Bros. Funeral Home, 135 College St., Antigonish. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday in St. Ninian's Cathedral, Rev. Duaine Devereaux and Rev. John Jewell officiating. Burial to follow in parish cemetery. Donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or Antigonish branch of Canadian Cancer Society.

MacLEAN, Janie Frances - 73, Ottawa Brook, Victoria Co., died August 16, 1995, in Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital. Born at Ottawa Brook, she was a daughter of the late John Archie and Sarah (Gillis) MacLean. She was a teacher and a member of Sacred Heart Mission Church, Ottawa Brook. She resided in Mabou the last number of years. She graduated from Normal College, Truro in 1941 and taught school in Ottawa Brook, Tracadie and North Sydney. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Surviving are five nieces and two nephews. She was predeceased by brothers, Leonard, Dan Angus; sister, Sadie MacNaughton. Visitation 3-9 p.m. today, funeral 11 a.m. Saturday, both in Sacred Heart Mission Church, Rev. Fred Morley officiating. Burial in parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Victoria County Memorial Hospital Charitable Foundation. Arrangements under the direction of MacAskill Funeral Home, Baddeck.

McLEAN, (Pratt) Leona Muriel - 82, Dean, Halifax Co., died August 21, 1995, in Oromocto Public Hospital, New Brunswick. Born in Truro, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Ella (Miller) Pratt. She was an adherent of Sharon Presbyterian Church, Dean and in earlier years was a member of the Woodside Helping Hand Club. She enjoyed cooking and knitting and sharing local history with many people. Surviving are her husband, Edward (Ned), Middle Musquodoboit; sons, James, Marvin, both of Dean; daughters, Olive (Mrs. Edmond Robichaud), Miramichi City, N.B.; Erma (Mrs. Gordon Estabrooks), Lincoln, N.B.; Sharon (Mrs. John Monck), Dean; sisters, Olive (Mrs. Ernest Rose), Truro; Irene Bugley, Tidnish Bridge; brothers, Lawrence Peppard, Fairview, Alta.; Aulden Peppard, Truro; Ira Peppard, Onslo Mountain; 20 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, Charles Edward in infancy; granddaughter, Gizelle Robichaud; great-granddaughter, Tracey Elaine Rogers; sister, Eva Roulston; half-brother, Foster Wilson. Funeral 2 p.m. today in Sharon Presbyterian Church, Dean, Rev. Janis Campbell officiating. Burial in Dean Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations to Sharon Presbyterian Church, Dean, Braeside Home for Special Care, Middle Musquodoboit or Dean Cemetery fund. Arrangements under the direction of The Arimathea Funeral Cooperative, Upper Musquodoboit.

MacLEAN, (Stubbard) Lillian - 81, Watertown, Mass., died September 12, 1995, in Watertown. Born in New Waterford, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Porter Stubbard. In her earlier years, she was employed with the Dominion Coal Company office, New Waterford. She had been a resident of Watertown for the past several years, where she was employed as a bank clerk until retirement. Surviving are her husband, Donald; daughter, Judith (Mrs. Ralph Antonucci), Waltham, Mass.; two grandchildren; brother, Walter, Sackville. She was predeceased by a sister, Vivian Edwards; brother, George. Funeral will be held today in Watertown. Visitation 9:30 a.m. until time of funeral 10 a.m. Monday, both in Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union St., Glace Bay, Rev. Jackie MacDonald officiating. Burial in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. Donations to Chalmers United Church, Dominion or Calvin United Church, New Waterford.

MacLEAN, Rev. John Lauchlin (Langley) - 62, Cabot Towers, Sydney, died September 18, 1995, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born February 13, 1933 in Eden, Inverness Co., he was a son of the late James and Charlotte (MacLean) MacLean. He received his early education at Sydney Academy and spent a year at Xavier Junior College, Sydney. He graduated from Acadia University with a bachelor of arts degree and a bachelor of divinity degree from McGill. He held a testamur in theology from Presbyterian College, McGill University. After studies at the University of Glasgow and Ottawa Teachers College, he took his theological education at University of Trinity College and St. Augustine's Seminary, Toronto. He was ordained to the priesthood on November 30, 1992, in St. Anthony Daniel Church, Sydney. Prior to this, he served the Anglican Diocese of Nova Scotia. In 1992, he was appointed assistant at St. Anthony Daniel Parish, Sydney; in 1993, he became the parish priest of St. Joseph's, South West Margaree and St. Patrick's, North East Margaree; in 1995, he served in Holy Guardian Angels Parish, L'Ardoise. Due to health reasons, he retired from active ministry earlier this year. Surviving are sisters, Isabelle Cooper, Sydney; Naomi Walker, Dartmouth; brothers, Charles, Toronto; Angus, Sydney. Visitation after 2 p.m. today in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, George Street, Sydney. Vigil service 8 p.m. Wednesday, funeral 11 a.m. Thursday, both in St. Joseph's Church, Sydney, Bishop Colin Campbell officiating. Donations to Children's Wish Foundation of Canada.

MacLEAN (Hatch), Amey Hope - 57, Denoon Street, Pictou, died September 19, 1995, in Sutherland Harris Memorial Hospital, Pictou. Born in Mountville, Pictou Co., she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Florence (Salmon) MacLean. Surviving are her husband, James Hatch; daughter, Laura (Mrs. Gerald O'Brien), Westville; sons, Fraser, Shane, Pictou; Derrick, Brantford, Ont.; Shawn, Truro; stepdaughter, Mrs. Rita Owens, Boston; 10 grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; sister, Rose Daley, Pictou; brothers, Ernest, Oakville, Ont.; Robert (Ray), Hamilton, Ont.; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by three sisters; four brothers. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today and Thursday, funeral 2 p.m. Friday, all in McLaren Funeral Home, Rev. Gordon MacLean officiating, assisted by Jessie Johnson. Burial in Castle Hill Cemetery, MacLellans Brook. In lieu of flowers, donations to any charity.

McLEAN, Robert Edwin - 66, St. Catharines, Ont., formerly of Pictou, died October 4, 1995, in St. Catharines. Born in Pictou, he was a son of the late John P. and Florence (MacPhail) McLean. He was a resident of St. Catharines most of his life where he worked for General Motors, retiring due to ill health. Surviving are a daughter, Terri Lee, St. Catharines; a granddaughter; sisters, Mrs. Audrey MacNabb, River John; Shirley (Mrs. L.V. Rankin), Halifax; Marilyn (Mrs. Hugh Jones), Phoenix, Ariz. Cremation has taken place. Funeral time to be announced October 20 in McLaren Funeral chapel, Pictou, Rev. Dale Cuffe officiating. Burial in St. James Cemetery.

MacLEAN, (Cole) Anna Jane - 83, formerly of 292 Patrick St., New Waterford, died October 4, 1995, in Breton Bay Nursing Home, Sydney. Born in Carbonnear, Nfld., she was a daughter of the late Joseph Albert and Eliza (Penny) Cole. She was a member of All Saints Anglican Church, where she sang and directed the choir and was involved in many church activities in her younger days. She attended Central School and was very active in crafts, making quilts, crochet and embroidery workings. Surviving are daughters, Marilyn (Mrs. Murdock Tomiczek), Janice MacLean, Phyllis (Mrs. Hugh Allen MacLellan), New Waterford; sons, Lawrence, Robert, Raymond, Leo, New Waterford; sister, Emma Ryan, Scotchtown; brothers, Bill, New Waterford; Joe, Breton Bay Nursing Home; 21 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Peter; son, Damien Byron; sister, Eliza Nielson; brother, John Robert. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. Funeral 10:30 a.m. Saturday in All Saints Anglican Church, Rev. Harold Brown officiating. Burial in parish cemetery. Donations to All Saints Anglican Church.

MacLEAN, Francis Edgar - 80, Kingston, Kings Co., died October 20, 1995, in Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Middleton. Born in Port Saxon, Shelburne Co., he was a son of the late Capt. Fred and Mae (Nickerson) MacLean. He was employed at Canadian Forces Base, 14 Wing, for 25 years, retiring in 1977 as foreman of cleaning services. He served with the West Nova Scotia Regiment in Europe during the Second World War; was a member of Royal Canadian Legion, branch 98 and Kingston Seniors Club. Surviving are his wife, the former Evelyn Bower; sons, Edgar, London, Ont.; David, Bible Hill; sister, Mrs. Helen Nadeau, Port Clyde; brother, Clayton, Shelburne; grandchildren, Natasha, Michael, Andrew, Claire; several nephews. He was predeceased by a niece. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, legion service 7 p.m. tonight, both in Warren T. Roop Funeral Home, Middleton. Burial at a later date in Port Saxon Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations to Kingston Volunteer Fire Department or any charity.

MacLEAN, William Neil - 53, 663 King St., New Waterford, died October 22, 1995, in New Waterford Consolidated Hospital. Born in Springhill, he was a son of Neil and Maple (Allen) MacLean, New Waterford. He was a member of the Salvation Army Citadel. Surviving are his companion, Arthina Slade; daughters, Crystal, Alicia, at home; Margaret Mae, Ontario; sons, Leo, New Waterford; Kevin, Ontario; brothers, Clayton, New Waterford; Richard, Frank, Trevor, Allan, Ontario; sisters, Irene (Mrs. Garnet Curnew), Sandra (Mrs. Raymond Rizzato), Debbie (Mrs. Peter Marsh), New Waterford; Barbara (Mrs. Alex Fougere), Sydney; Elizabeth (Mrs. Neil Church), Halifax; Ella MacLean, Halifax; Jane (Mrs. Michelle Boisvert), Liverpool; three grandchildren. He was predeceased by a sister in infancy. Visitation 7-9 tonight, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home Ltd., 380 Smith St., New Waterford. Funeral 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Salvation Army Citadel, Capt. Roland Shea officiating. Burial in Union Crove Cemetery, Scotchtown.

MacLEAN, (Goucher) Frances Mae - 59, Nictaux, died October 26, 1995, in Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Middleton. Born at Albany Cross, she was a daughter of the late Jason and Lola (Goucher) Goucher. She was a member of Nictaux Firettes; a brownie leader for Girl Guides of Canada and a former employee at Steadmans, Middleton. Surviving are her husband, Paul; daughters, Sue, Bonnie (Mrs. Edward Annis), Nictaux; son, David, Nictaux Falls; brother, Chester, Aylesford; three grandchildren; a greatgrandchild. She was predeceased by a brother, Lawrence. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Saturday in Warren T. Roop Funeral Home, Middleton. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday in Nictaux United Baptist Church, Rev. Bill McLeod officiating. Burial in Nictaux Cemetery. Donations to Mid-Valley palliative care.

MacLEAN, Fraser Alexander - 60, West Bay Road, died November 19, 1995, in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Whycocomagh, he was a son of the late John H. and Sarah B. (Gillis) MacLean. He was a member of West Bay United Church. He was a former employee of Nova Scotia Power Corporation; Nova Scotia Department of Transportation and was self-employed until his retirement. Surviving are brothers, Allan (Buddy), Sydney; Ian, West Bay Road; Everett, West Bay; sisters, Mrs. Joanna MacKenzie, West Bay; Mrs. Lillian Chapman, Amherst; Jean Swiston, Burlington, Ont.; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers, Douglas, Neil, Sydney, Harvey; sisters, Margaret, Bernice, Verda. No visitation by request. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Walter J. Whitty Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury. Memorial service 2 p.m. today in West Bay United Church, Rev. Irene Gunn officiating. Burial at a later date in West Bay Cemetery. Donations to West Bay United Church or any charity.

McLEAN, Harry Ernest - 79, 97B Queen St., Truro, formerly of Glenholm, died December 18, 1995, in Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro. Born in Folly Mountain, he was a son of the late John E. and Ida (Campbell) McLean. He was an adherent of First United Church and was a retired heavy equipment operator. During the Second World War, he served with the Canadian Forestry Corp., first in the United Kingdom and later in Europe. Surviving are his wife, the former Irene O'Brien; stepdaughters, Ruth Lynds, Truro; Faye (Mrs. Kenneth MacDonald), Trenton; sisters, Vivian, Truro; Audrey Casey, Springhill; brother, George (Sonny), Charlottetown, P.E.I.; seven step-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by sisters, Helen, Clara, Gladys, Iva, Dorothy; brothers, Lawrence, Arthur, Jack, Arnold, Roy. Cremation has taken place. No visitation or flowers by request. Memorial service 2 p.m. January 4, 1996, in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow St., Truro, Rev. Ivan Norton officiating. Burial at a later date in Folly Village Cemetery. Donations to Colchester Regional Hospital or any charity.

McLEAN, Kyle Patrick - 13, 12 Beacon St., Glace Bay, died December 23, 1995, in Glace Bay General Hospital. Born at Glace Bay, he was a son of Gary and Gail (MacMullin) McLean. Surviving are sister, Yolanda, at home; maternal grandparents, Everett and Lucy MacMullin, Glace Bay; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick MacLean, Marion Bridge. Funeral was held December 24 in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Homes Ltd., Glace Bay, Rev. Douglas Murphy officiated. Cremation has taken place. Burial at a later date.

MacLEAN, Mabel Joyce - 62, 32 MacLean St., Glace Bay, died December 27, 1995, in Glace Bay General Hospital. Born at Glace Bay, she was a daughter of Emily (MacLeod) MacLean, Glace Bay, and the late James Gordon MacLean. She was a member of Knox United Church. Surviving are sons, Angus, Oromocto, N.B.; Laird, Glace Bay; daughters, Christine (Mrs. Wayne Mason), Head of St. Margarets Bay; Heather, Glace Bay; Catherine, Oromocto; Shauna, Montreal; sisters, Mrs. Charlotte Green, Laura MacLeod, Glace Bay; Eleanore Leonard, Port Hawkesbury; Shirley Donovan, Sackville; eight grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Lauchlin; two infant sons; three brothers and a sisters. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, funeral 11 a.m. Saturday in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home and chapel, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay, Rev. Ralph Johnston officiating. Cremation to follow. Family flowers only. Donations to Canadian Cancer Society.

MacLEAN, (Campbell) Marion Fraser - 87, 49 Catherine St., Glace Bay, died December 31, 1995, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born at MacLellans Mountain, Pictou Co., she was a daughter of the late John Allen and Mary Ethel (Stewart) Campbell. She lived in Westville from an early age, where she received her education. She trained as a nurse at Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow, where she was later employed as a nurse and nursing supervisor. She later moved to Glace Bay in 1949. An active member of Knox United Church, she was a life member of the United Church Women, the presbytery and taught Sunday school for many years. Surviving are her husband of 57 years, Sterling; sons, Donald, Halifax; Arthur, Calgary; Gordon, Glace Bay; six grandchildren; sisters, Margie (Mrs. Allister Reid), Amherst; Mary Campbell, Westville; Shirley (Mrs. Donald Creighton), West River; brothers, John, Westville; Hugh, New Glasgow; an aunt. She was predeceased by an infant son, Robert; sisters, Mary E., Willena (Lena); brother, Allan. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union St., Glace Bay. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday in Knox United Church, Rev. David MacLean officiating. Burial in Auburn Cemetery, Westville. Donations to Knox United Church memorial fund or any charity.
 
 

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