MacLEAN, Stanley Nevin - 81, 40 Crescent Dr., Truro, died January 5, 1998, in Camp Hill Veteran's Memorial Building, Halifax. Born in Truro, he was a son of the late Wilbert and Jessie (Sutherland) MacLean. He was a bookkeeper and office manager most of his life. He was a veteran of the Second World War, serving overseas for five years. He took his officer's training in England and spent two years in Italy. He won the Oak Leaf for Valor. He was a member of First United Church, Truro, and past member of Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 26, Truro. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Surviving are his wife, the former Evelyn M. Mattinson; sons, David, Burton, Truro; daughter, Bonnie Cullingworth, Barrington Passage; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by two sisters. Cremation has taken place. Visitation 1-2 p.m. Friday, followed by legion tribute service, followed by memorial service, all in Mattatall Funeral Home, Truro, Rev. David MacNaughton officiating. Burial at a later date in Robie Street Cemetery, Truro. In lieu of flowers, donations to Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia.MacLEAN, Lawrence Francis - 62, Ottawa Brook, died January 9, 1998, in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Ottawa Brook, he was a son of the late Rory and Catherine (MacDonald) MacLean. He was a member of Sacred Heart Mission Church, Ottawa Brook. Surviving is his sister, Florence Hebb, Port Hawkesbury. He was predeceased by sister, Margaret Catherine MacNeil; brother, John. Cremation has taken place. Visitation 10 a.m. until time of funeral at 11 a.m. Monday in St. Columba Roman Catholic Church, Iona, Rev. Fred Morley officiating. Burial in Sacred Heart Mission Cemetery, MacKinnon Harbour. In lieu of flowers, donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. Arrangements entrusted to MacAskill Funeral Home, Baddeck.
MacLEAN, E. Calvin - 61, Sydney, died January 19, 1998, at home. Born in Glace Bay, he was a son of the late Angus and Christine (MacRury) MacLean. He was a member and elder of St. Andrew's United Church. He was employed with the Department of Education for 33 years, holding a number of positions including area supervisor and principal of AVTC until his retirement in 1995. He was a member and past master of St. Andrew's Masonic Lodge 7; honorary member of Supreme Council, 33 Degree, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Free Masonry, and was a Shriner. He was also a member of the YMCA board of directors; member of the LPN board, and a tireless worker for the Progressive Conservative party, serving on the provincial executive. Surviving are his wife, the former Bernice MacIntyre; daughter, Gina, Sydney; son, Earle, Mississauga, Ont. He was predeceased by sister, Flora; brothers, Allister in infancy, Ronald. No visitation. Cremation has taken place. Memorial service 2 p.m. Wednesday in Sydney Memorial Chapel, Rev. Neil MacLean officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations to Willow Grove Cemetery, Louisbourg, Canadian Diabetes Association or any charity.
MacLEAN, (Chisholm) Donna Theresa - 64, Northview Drive, Antigonish, died January 19, 1998, at home. Born in Georgeville, Antigonish Co., she was a daughter of the late Ambrose and Mabel (MacInnis) Chisholm. As a young person, she was employed at the former Niema Jewelers in Antigonish; as a florist at Elm Gardens, and as deputy prothonotary in Antigonish. She was an amateur artist; an avid gardener, and bird watcher. Surviving are her husband, John P. (Butch); daughters, Karen (Alex) Williams, Lower Barneys River; Jean MacLean (Albert) Halberstadt, Calgary; Donna Elizabeth (John Duncan) MacDonald, Judique; Jennifer (Rick) Deveau, Halifax; sons, Ian (Noella), Robert, both of Oshawa; Michael (Betty Ann), Brampton; 11 grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; sisters, Colleen Gregory, Port Alberni, B.C.; Mary (Donald) MacLean, Malignant Cove; Elizabeth (Don) Ankersen, Midway, B.C.; brother, Archie (Edna), Baileys Brook. She was predeceased by brothers, Ambrose B., Hugh John, Mitchell. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Thursday in MacIsaac Funeral Home, Antigonish. Funeral 11 a.m. Friday in St. Ninian's Cathedral, Antigonish, Rev. Conrad Edwards officiating. Burial at a later date in the parish cemetery. Memorial donations to Antigonish Food Bank or Antigonish Volunteer Fire Department.
McLEAN, (MacDonald) Muriel Christine - 77, Whycocomagh, died January 19, 1998, at home. Born in Whycocomagh, she was a daughter of the late Donald and Sarah Mae (Austin) MacDonald. She was a retired medical secretary/bookkeeper. She was a member of Stewart United Church and the UCW. She was an associate member of Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 123, Whycocomagh, and member of Bayville Senior Citizens Club. She was a deeply loved mother, grandmother and friend. She is survived by daughter, Donna, Colorado; son, David, Ottawa; sisters, Fern MacDonald, Jessie Fownes, both of Whycocomagh; brother, Harvey, Halifax; grandson, Justin, Colorado. She was predeceased by her husband, Don; daughter, Judy; sister, Annie Johnson; brother, Dr. Austin MacDonald. Cremation has taken place. Visitation 2-5, 7-9 p.m. Thursday in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Whycocomagh. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday in Stewart United Church, Rev. Fraser MacDonald officiating. Interment in Stewartdale Cemetery. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society or Victoria County Hospice Society.
McLEAN, (Taylor) Lillian Agnes - 81, 100 Wynn Rd., Truro, died January 19, 1998, in Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro. Born in Truro, she was a daughter of the late Homer and Matilda (Dingle) Taylor. She was a member of St. Paul's Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her daughter, Verna and husband Joseph Burke, Kingston, Ont.; sisters, Olive Stewart, Truro; Muriel Mooring, Onslow; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Calvin; son, Ansel (Lee); brothers, William and Peter; granddaughter, Heather. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. today, funeral service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, both in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow St., Truro, Rev. Clair MacLeod officiating. Spring burial in Robie Street Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of choice.
McLEAN, Albert Daniel - 36, 42 Blue Forest Lane, Halifax, formerly of Glace Bay, died February 21, 1998, in Halifax as the result of a motor vehicle accident. Born in Glace Bay, he was a son of Albert and Lois (McNeil) McLean, Nolan Street, Glace Bay. He was employed with Vintage Hardwood Floors, Halifax. He was a member of Halifax Gentlemen's Hockey leagues and was an avid golfer. He was a member of St. Ann's Roman Catholic Church, Glace Bay. Surviving are his wife, the former Susan Miller; brothers, Wayne Bernard, Pictou County; Darren, Troy, Halifax; sisters, Gail, British Columbia; Carol (Mrs. Harvey Cameron), Beverley, Cathy, Jonelle, Glace Bay; several nieces and nephews. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Patten Funeral Home and Chapel, 71 Union St., Glace Bay. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday in St. Ann's Church, Rev. Doug Murphy officiating. Cremation to follow. Donations to Canadian Paraplegic Association.
MacLEAN (Banville), Agnes Olga - 55, 3465 Warren Ave., New Waterford, died March 2, 1998, at home. Born in New Waterford, she was a daughter of the late Patrick and Olga (Marchesin) Banville. She was a member of Mount Carmel Parish. Surviving are daughters, Shelley, Karen, Toronto; sons, Troy, Trevor, New Waterford; a grandson; sisters, Patsy (Mrs. Lou Whalen), Glace Bay; Terry (Mrs. Charlie Banville), New Waterford; a niece. Funeral 10 a.m. today in Mount Carmel Church, Rev. Donald McGillivray officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Canadian Cancer Society, VON or any charity. Arrangements entrusted to V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, New Waterford.
McLEAN, (Yeadon) Pearl Irene - 70, Halifax, died March 5, 1998, in QEII Health Sciences Centre, VG Site. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Harold and Irene (Jones) Yeadon. Surviving are daughter, Joy (Mrs. Steve Lambert), Victoria, B.C.; brother, Ernest, Halifax; two grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, John. Graveside service at a later date in Fairview Cemetery. No flowers by request. Donations to any charity. Arrangements entrusted to Snow's Funeral Home, Halifax.
MacLEAN, Alfred John (Soles) - 77, 281 King St., New Waterford, died March 9, 1998, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in New Waterford, he was a son of the late John Alexander and Mary Ann (Polly) (Springhall) MacLean. He was a member of All Saints Anglican Church. He was a gunner in the Second World War and was employed with Metropolitan Toronto Waterworks for most of his working life. He was an avid sports fan. Surviving are a sister-in-law in Woodstock, Ont.; nieces, Edith DeGiobbi, with whom he resided; Pauline McKenzie, New Waterford; Diane Fraser, Joanne MacLean, Woodstock, Ont.; nephews, Alfred DeGiobbi, David and Richard MacLean, Woodstock, Ont.; Ralph DeGiobbi, New Waterford. He was predeceased by brother, Murdock; sister, Annie May DeGiobbi. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. Funeral 10:30 a.m. Thursday in All Saints Anglican Church, New Waterford, Rev. Harold Brown officiating. Burial in Union Grove Cemetery, Scotchtown.
MacLEAN, Ivy Linda - 8 MacLean St., Sydney Mines, died March 17, 1998, in Northside General Hospital. Surviving are daughter, Nancy (Mrs. Gordon MacGregor), Amherst; sons, Jon, George, Sydney Mines; Charles (Kip), Glace Bay; 16 grandchildren; sister, Primrose Oram, North Sydney. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles. No visitation with private family committal service by request. Arrangements entrusted to G.R. Francis and Son Funeral Home, Sydney Mines.
McLEAN, (Carrigan) Vera Virginia - 74, 15 Connolly Rd., Stellarton, died March 18, 1998, in Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in Westville, she was a daughter of the late William and Hazel (O'Morre) Carrigan. She was resident of Stellarton all her married life. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church for a number of years. She had been employed at the former Clairtone Ltd. During her leisure time, she enjoyed making crafts, especially dolls. Surviving are daughters, Sandra Nauss, Bonnie McLean, Stellarton; Rhonda McLean, at home; Pepe (Mrs. Murray Muirhead), Mount William; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Bernie; brother, Ronnie. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in H.C. MacQuarrie Funeral Home, Stellarton. Funeral 10 a.m. Friday in Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Charles Cameron officiating. Cremation to follow. Burial at a later date in the parish cemetery. Donations to Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery Fund.
MacLEAN, Myron Hector - 60, Central Avenue, Inverness, died March 19, 1998, in Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital. Born in Inverness, he was a son of the late John Gunn and Flora Bell (Henderson) MacLean. He was a member of St. Matthew's United Church, Inverness. Surviving are his wife, the former Melva Justason; sons, Roy Alden, Edwin Ralston, Inverness; sisters, Helen (Mrs. John MacPherson), Arlington, Mass.; Mary (Mrs. Murdock Smith), Medford, Mass.; Rona (Mrs. Roger Hart), Blues Mills, Inverness Co.; brother, Douglas, Inverness; two granddaughters. He was predeceased by brothers, Edwin Ralston, Brien Robert. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in Inverness Funeral Home. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday in St. Matthew's United Church, Inverness, Rev. Elaine Hall and Rev. Don Willmer officiating. Burial in St. Matthew's United Cemetery, Strathlorne. Family flowers only. Donations to the Nova Scotia Lung Association or any charity.
MacLEAN, John Allen (Joaner) - 77, St. Albans Avenue, Sydney, died March 19, 1998, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Sydney, he was a son of the late Jack Allen and Lena (MacLeod) MacLean. He retired from blast furnace department of Sydney Steel. He was a member of Trinity United Church. He was a veteran of the Second World War, serving in the Army, and was a member of Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 128, Whitney Pier. Surviving are his wife, the former Erma MacAskill; daughter, Joan (Mrs. Earl Johnston), Sydney; son, Wayne, Amherst; three grandchildren; sisters, Audrey Anes, Port Hawkesbury; Ruth MacLeod, Baddeck; brother, Jackie, Toronto. He was predeceased by sisters, Sally, Edith; brothers, Howard, Lawrence, Donald, Frederick, Claude. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under direction of Sydney Memorial Chapel. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday in Trinity United Church, Rev. David Tuck officiating. Burial in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. Donations to Hospice/Palliative Care Society of Cape Breton, P.O. Box 561, Sydney, B1P 6H4.
MacLEAN, Arnett W. - at the Kings County Memorial Hospital, on Friday March 20, 1998, Arnett William MacLean of Halifax, formerly Murray River, P.E.I., died at age 62. Son of Elizabeth MacLean (Buell) and the late Leonard MacLean. He was the beloved companion of Roberta Way-Clark; father to Wade, Charlottetown; Brian, Toronto; Wendy and husband Garnet Grady, Holly and husband Mark Acorn, all of Charlottetown; grandfather to Matthew, Christopher and Jeffery Acorn. Also surviving are brothers, Chester and wife Anne, Summerside; Vernon and wife Joan, Victoria, B.C.; Gerald, Murray River; sister, Emily and husband Rankin Keenan, Murray River. He was predeceased by son, Keith; sister, Marion Whiteway. A memorial service will be held at Ferguson's Montague Funeral Home Chapel 2 p.m. Sunday. No visitation by request. Interment will be held at a later date in Murray River Cemetery. If so desired, memorials to Canadian Cancer Society or the Kings County Memorial Hospital would be appreciated.
MacLEAN, Frederick Stephen - 76, 342 Cabot St., Sydney, formerly of 133 Ashby Rd., died March 21, 1998, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born at Ottawa Brook, he was a son of the late John J. and Christina (MacDonald) MacLean. He was a member of St. Theresa's Parish, Sydney. He was employed at Sydney Steel Corp. for 31 years in the rolling mills department, retiring in the early 1970s. Surviving are his wife, the former Evelyn MacDonald; stepson, John David McLaughlin, Sydney; sisters, Mrs. Catherine MacNeil, Sydney; brothers, Alex C., McKinnons Harbour; four grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sister, Christina MacLean; brothers, Joe, Neil, Angus, Mickey, one in infancy. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Theresa's Church, Rev. A. MacDougall officiating. Burial in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Donations to any charity.
MacLEAN, Angus D. Sr. - 88, Merigomish, Pictou Co., died March 23, 1998, in Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in Westville, he was a son of the late Henry Duby and Elizabeth (MacIvor) MacLean. Prior to being a longtime resident of Merigomish, he had spent his younger years in Westville. He had worked for the CNR for some 30 years as a section man, and was a member of the CNR union. He was an adherent of the Presbyterian Church of Canada. Surviving are sister, Catherine (Kay) MacIvor, New Glasgow; brother, James, Thorburn; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sisters, Sarah MacLean, Elizabeth Marshall, Jesse in infancy; brothers, Harry Jr., William, Joseph, Andrew in infancy. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, funeral 3:30 p.m. Thursday, both in H.W. Angus Funeral Home, New Glasgow, Rev. Dr. Ken MacLeod officiating. Burial at a later date in Riverview Cemetery, Merigomish. Donations to Riverview Cemetery fund or any charity.
MacLEAN, Daniel Joseph - 84, Georgeville, Antigonish Co., died March 23, 1998, in St. Martha's Regional Hospital. Born in Georgeville, he was a son of the late Angus and Minnie (MacNeil) MacLean. He was a farmer most of his life. Surviving are his wife, the former Marcella Hart; daughters, Betty Kirk, Tennessee; Florence (Mrs. Daniel Falkenham), Cape George; Veronica Fanning, Carly MacEachern, Antigonish; Marion (Mrs. Paul McEwan), Patricia Burnside, Saint John, N.B.; Linda (Mrs. James MacInnis), Livingstone Cove; sons, A.J., Vincie, Jamie, Hamilton; Stevie, Toronto; sister, Peggy MacLean, Boston; 19 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by son, David in infancy; sister, Mary O'Brien; brothers, John, Alex. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in C.L. Curry Funeral Home, 135 College St., Antigonish. Funeral 10 a.m. Thursday in St. George's Church, Georgeville, Rev. Angus MacGillivray officiating. Burial in St. George's Cemetery. Donations to Canadian Cancer Society.
MacLEAN ROSS, Catherine (Kay) - 82, formerly of Sunnyside Reserve Mines, died March 25, 1998, in Keystone Centre, Leominster, Mass. Born in Glace Bay, she was a daughter of the late Alex and Stella (Dawe) MacLean. She moved to Massachusetts in 1963. She was employed as housemother at St. Vincent School of Nursing for 15 years and later worked at Lancaster Pharmacy until retirement. She was a member of Evangelical Congregational Church of Lancaster, White Church Guild and the Church Women's Association. Surviving are daughter, Gwen (Mrs. Johnston MacLean), Clinton; two granddaughters; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Ross; brothers, Roderick, Archibald, John Wilson. Visitation 12:30 p.m. Tuesday until time of funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, both in Gordon United Church, Reserve Mines, Rev. David MacLean officiating. Burial in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations to Gordon United Church.
MacLEAN, Sister Mary Isabel, CND (Sister St. Margaret Florence) - Holy Redeemer Convent, Neville Street, Sydney, died March 28, 1998, in CND Health Care Centre, Sydney. Born in Long Point, Inverness Co., she was a daughter of the late Hugh and Jessie (Chisholm) MacLean. She made her religious profession in the Congregation of Notre Dame, Montreal, in 1923, and taught in schools in New Glasgow, Antigonish, Sydney, Sydney Mines and Mabou. Surviving are her sister, Margaret MacClymont, Florida; a sister-in-law in Ontario; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by sisters, Sarah, Katherine, Margaret Florence; brothers, John Alexander, Alexander, Colin, John Duncan, Roderick. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Bible vigil 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, all in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday in Holy Redeemer Church, Rev. E. MacDonald officiating. Burial in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks.
MacLEAN, A. Joseph (Red Rory) - 85, Washabuck, Victoria Co., died April 1, 1998, at home. Born in Washabuck, he was the son of the late Roderick and Ellen Anne (MacLean) MacLean. He was a member of Holy Rosary Parish and the Cape Breton Gaelic Society. He was a former ferryman and worked for the Department of Transportation. He was active in church and community organizations and an avid fan of Scottish culture. He is survived by his wife, the former Josephine (LaRusic); daughters, Anne (John W. Chisholm), Antigonish; Sandra (David Stephens), Dartmouth; Alice (Bruce Campbell), Martina (Michael Ervin), both of Calgary; Joanne (Andrew Dalton), Theresa (Anthony MacIsaac), both of Halifax; Maureen (Darrell May), Chezzetcook; son, Jim (Theresa Purcell), Sackville; sisters, Mary Anne Doherty, Baddeck; Florence MacDonald, Sydney; Agnes (Neil MacLellan), Benacadie. He was predeceased by brothers, Michael D., John C.; sister, Betty and several nephews. The body is resting at Holy Rosary Church with visiting hours today 7-9 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m. until the time of funeral. The funeral will be held Saturday, April 4, at 3:30 p.m. in St. Columba Church, Iona, with Rev. F. Morley officiating. Burial will be in Holy Rosary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Washabuck Community Centre or a charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to MacAskill Funeral Home, Baddeck.
MacLEAN, (MacKinnon) Flora - 93, Shenacadie, died April 2, 1998, in Northside General Hospital, North Sydney. Born in Shenacadie, she was a daughter of the late Neil D. and Mary Ann (MacNeil) MacKinnon. She was a school teacher having taught school at Shenacadie for a number of years. She was a member of St. Barra Church, Christmas Island, and of the Alter Society. She loved to sing Gaelic songs and was an avid card player. Surviving are daughters, Theresa Musgrave, Balls Creek; Katherine MacLean, Ann (Mrs. John MacNeil), Marilyn MacLean, Shenacadie; son, John A. (Buddy), Shenacadie; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, John MacLean. Visitation after 2 p.m. today in St. Barra Church, Christmas Island. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday in the church, Rev. A.A. Ross and Rev. J.A. MacNeil officiating. Burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Donations to any charity. Arrangements entrusted to W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, North Sydney.
MacLEAN, Charles D. - 92, Marshy Hope, Pictou Co., died on April 24, 1998, in St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Glen Bard, Antigonish Co., he was a son of the late Alexander and Margaret (Williams) MacLean. He was a section worker with Canadian National Railways most of his working life retiring in the 1960's. He was an elder of the United Church in Merigomish and Glen Bard and a lifelong trustee of Glen Bard Cemetery. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He is survived by his wife, the former Georgie Pushie; daughters, Louise (Mrs. Donald Gould), Denver, Mass.; Mildred (Mrs. Robert Dewar), Marshy Hope; Ruth (Mrs. Aidan Kingsbury), Stellarton; sons, Douglas and wife Kaye, James River; Henry and wife Georgina, Barry, all of Marshy Hope; 20 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sisters, Anna Dewar, Ellen and Jean MacLean; brother, Ross. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in C.L. Curry Funeral Home, 135 College St., Antigonish. Funeral service will be conducted 3 p.m. Sunday in St. James United Church, Antigonish, Rev. Jeanie Stright officiating, assisted by Rev. Mark Kingsbury. Burial will follow in Glen Bard Cemetery. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to Glen Bard Cemetery fund.
MacLEAN, Alexander C. - 79, MacKinnon Harbour, died May 4, 1998, in Victoria County Memorial Hospital. Born in Ottawa Brook, he was a son of the late John J. and Christine (MacDonald) MacLean. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church. He was a veteran of the Second World War serving with the Royal Canadian Artillery overseas. He was a lifetime member and past president of Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 124, Iona. He served on the executive of Nova Scotia Highland Village Society, the Home and School Association, the Board of Trade, Iona Co-op Society and St. Columba Credit Union. He was employed with Little Narrows Gypsum until his retirement. Surviving are his wife, the former Ada MacKenzie; sons, Mark and Paul, Dartmouth; daughters, Lyla and husband David Potter, Dartmouth; Casilda and husband Kenzie MacKinnon, Halifax; Marina, Antigua; Aileen and husband Steve Griffiths, England; sister, Catherine MacNeil, Sydney; grandchildren, Alec and Annie Mae MacKinnon. He was predeceased by brothers, Joseph, Neil, Angus, Freddie, his twin Mickey; sister, Tena. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Thursday, May 7, in Sacred Heart Mission Church, where funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday, May 8, Rev. Fred Morley officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of one's choice.
MacLEAN, (Munro) Margaret Ethel - 90, Glenview Lodge, formerly of 29 Ross St., Truro, died May 19, 1998, in Glenview Lodge, Truro. Born in Lower Mount Thom, Pictou Co., she was a daughter of the late Milton and Christena (MacKay) Munro. She attended Provincial Normal College in Truro and taught school for a number of years. She was a member of St. James Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her son, William M. and wife Mary, Charlottetown; grandchildren, Michael and Catherine. She was predeceased by her husband, William A. Mac-Lean. Visitation will be held today from 2-4, 7-9 p.m., funeral Friday at 2 p.m., both in Mattatall Funeral Home, Truro, Rev. Clair MacLeod officiating. Burial in MacLean Cemetery, Riversdale. Family flowers only. Donations in memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association; MacLean Cemetery, Riversdale, or to a charity of choice.
MacLEAN, John Gilbert (Chink) - 68, Dartmouth, passed away May 21, 1998, at home. Born in Sydney, he was a son of Sadie (MacLean), Halifax, and the late John Dane MacLean, Sydney. He was a graduate of Sydney Academy in 1947. He was employed with the provincial and federal health departments for many years. Prior to his retirement, he was employed as a real estate broker in the Halifax/Dartmouth area. John's club and community affiliations over the years included the Dartmouth Curling Club, Banook Canoe Club, Kiwanis Club, Canadian Public Health Association and recently the Austinville Owls Club. He was also a member of St. James United Church. He is survived by his loving wife, the former Joan Moreshead, Dartmouth; daughters, Cindy (Mrs. Darrell Marshall), Dartmouth; Ann (Mrs. Robert Young), Hammonds Plains; Brenda (Mrs. Tony Dunkerley), Ottawa; son, Peter, Dartmouth; sister, Peggy (Mrs. Gordon McArthur), Halifax; brother, Gary, Burke, Va.; beautiful grandchildren, Madison, Lachi, Mitchell, Andrea, Christopher and Alexander. He was predeceased by his beloved son, George. No visitation by request. Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Monday, May 25, in St. James United Church, Dartmouth, Rev. Glenn MacLean officiating. Burial in Mount Hermon Cemetery. Reception to follow in Austinville Owls Club, Oakdale Crescent, Dartmouth. Family flowers only. Donations in John's memory may be made to Kidney Foundation of Canada, Nova Scotia Branch.
MacLEAN, Katherine Mary - 95, died May 5, 1998, in Presidential Nursing Home, Quincy, Mass. Born November 3, 1902, in Trout River, East Lake Ainslie, she was a daughter of the late Donald N. and Christy F. (MacKay) MacLean. She worked in Sydney for several years before moving to the Boston area in 1928, where she was employed by Hixon Electric Co. until her retirement. She then took up residence in Fenno House, Quincy, where she lived for 25 years. She returned to Lake Ainslie regularly while still in good health and was extremely proud of her Cape Breton roots. Surviving are longtime friends, Tina MacDougall and June Saluti; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by brothers, Donald, Norman, John T.; sister, Annie. Funeral was held May 8 in Deware Funeral Home, Quincy, Mass., Rev. Adolph Wismar officiated. Burial was in Mount Hope Cemetery, Jamaica Plains, Mass.
McLEAN, DR. J. DOUGLAS - The death of Dr. John Douglas McLean, 310 Woodward Ave., Saint John, N.B., husband of Dorothy Lynn (Keating) McLean, occurred on Thursday evening, June 10, 1998, in Saint John Regional Hospital. Dr. McLean was born in Chatham, N.B., son of the late Murdo and Edith (Martin) McLean, graduated from St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, and Dalhousie Medical School, Halifax, and had started his internship at Saint John General Hospital, N.B., in May of 1959. He had done his post graduate studies in psychiatry at Dalhousie University and at various hospitals in Saint John and Newfoundland. Dr. McLean had served as an associate professor of psychiatry with Dalhousie University from 1972-1997. He had served as president of the staff of Saint John Regional Hospital in 1975, and had been associated with the provincial hospital in Saint John for many years and had served as director of psychiatric education from 1966-1974 and as director of St. Joseph's Hospital consulting staff from 1966-1986. He was a member of the Canadian Medical Association, the Mental Health Committee, and a member of the General Council of the Medical Association. He served as president of the New Brunswick Psychiatric Association from 1967-1968 and served as chairman of the board of directors of the New Brunswick Medical Association from 1981-1986 and served as president of the Canadian Psychiatric Association from 1977-1978. Dr. McLean was a member of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and served in various committees. He was a member of the American College of Psychiatry and had written many publications. He was a former member of the board of governors of Centracare Inc. and had served as a visiting professor to the Department of Psychiatry at McGill University and Memorial University. Dr. McLean was a member of St. Pius X Parish. He is survived by his wife, D. Lynn; sons, Douglas (Karen), Saint John; Andrew (Dawne), Wainwright, Alta.; Stephen (Lee), Saint John; daughters, Elizabeth Harris (Kenneth), Saint John; Anne McLean-Sanchez (Onassis), Santa Domingo, Dominican Republic; Mary White (Andrew), Saint John; sister, Ainslie Bradford (Brock), St. Andrews; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Kingston and Rena Keating, Dartmouth; grandchildren, Katherine, Johnathan, Joseph and Michael Harris, Christopher and Anna McLean, Matthew McLean and Jamie White; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Resting at Brenan's Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, with visitation today, June 14, from 6-9 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday 10:30 a.m. in Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 91 Waterloo St., Saint John. Following cremation, interment will take place in Blacks Harbour, N.B. No flowers by request. Remembrances may be made to the Bishop of the Diocese of Saint John, 1 Baynard Dr., Saint John, N.B. E2L 3L5 or the charity of the donor's choice.
MacLEAN, David A. - 45, Mount Uniacke, formerly of Woodside, died July 1, 1998, in the New Halifax Infirmary, QEII. Born in Halifax, he was a son of Dewey and Rhoda (Horne) MacLean, Dartmouth. He was employed with Air Canada until the time of his illness. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Calais Branch 162. He loved hunting, fishing and boating. He will be sadly missed by his parents and friends. He was predeceased by his grandparents, Ossie and Pearl Horne, Eugene and Jessie MacLean; uncle, Robert Horne. Cremation has taken place. Family will receive visitors 7-9 p.m. Friday, July 10, with legion service 7 p.m. Friday, both in Dartmouth Funeral Home, 29 Queen St. Burial 11 a.m. Saturday in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens, Rev. Dennis Walsh officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society.
MacLEAN, John Joseph - 86, 21 Haig St., Sydney, died July 18, 1998, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in North Sydney and raised in Gillis Lake, he was a son of the late Peter and Mary (Morrison) MacLean. Known as Big John, he was well known in the local area as a Scottish fiddler. He was a member of the Cape Breton Gaelic Society and the Sydney Scottish Violins. He lived and farmed in his earlier years in the East Bay area and worked during that time as a driver for the Gordon Bus Company. He retired in 1977 from the maintenance staff at the Cape Breton Hospital and prior to that had worked at both Xavier College and Sydney Steel. Surviving are children, Allan, Ancaster, Ont.; Ann, Clare Sasco, Sydney; Ed, Halifax; Charlie, Dingwall; Joan Carson, Calgary; 16 grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife of 48 years, Mary Gertrude MacLean; brother, Charlie; sisters, Catherine Green, Agnes MacDonald, Margaret Byrne. He was a member of St. Anthony Daniel Parish, Sydney. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday in St. Mary's Church, East Bay, Rev. F. Abbass officiating. Burial in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or any charity.
McLEAN, Rev. Claude H. - 61, Windsor, died July 23, 1998, in Hants Community Hospital. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Simon and Germain (Dion) McLean. He received his post-secondary education at St. Mary's University and Holy Heart Seminary, and was ordained to the priesthood on April 4, 1964 by Archbishop J. Gerald Berry. For 34 years he served the people of the Archdiocese of Halifax faithfully as an assistant priest and pastor in several parishes. Following his ordination, he was appointed for a brief period of time to St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Halifax. He then went on to serve for three years as an assistant priest at St. Paul's Parish, Dartmouth. Between 1967 and 1972 he served as an assistant priest at St. Michael's in Halifax. He then took up responsibilities as chaplain at St. Patrick's High School from 1972 to 1978, during which time he resided at St. Catherine's and at St. Theresa's Parish, Halifax. Between 1979 and 1984, he was co-pastor at St. John Vianney Parish, Lower Sackville. He then took a year's sabbatical to study at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Wash. Upon his return, he was involved in diocesan responsibilities for a year. He then served as pastor at St. Joseph's Parish, Bridgewater and St. Mary's Mission, Hantsport from 1986 to 1992. From 1992 until his death, he was pastor of St. John the Evangelist Parish, Windsor. Aside from his many years of dedicated service in parishes throughout the Archdiocese, Father Claude was Spiritual Director of the Diocesan Catholic Women's League. He is also remembered for his deep commitment to renewal in the area of religious education. He obtained a Master of Arts degree in Religious Education from St. Michael's College, Vermont, and in 1974 helped to develop a Religious Education Program which was adopted as a credit course in the regular academic curriculum at St. Patrick's High School. This course ultimately became a model for the development of other such programs across the country. Surviving is his sister, Nancy, Fredericton. Visitation 2-8 p.m. today in St. John the Evangelist rectory after which the body will be transferred to the church for the evening prayer vigil at 8 p.m. Funeral mass 10 a.m. Saturday in St. John the Evangelist Church, Msgr. Martin Currie officiating. Burial to follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. John the Evangelist Church rectory for a fund with is to be used to assist the poor and in particular, single mothers. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Lindsay's Windsor Funeral Home.
MacLEAN, Hector - 91, Merigomish, Pictou Co., died July 25, 1998, in Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in Big Island, Pictou Co., he was a son of the late Hector and Ella (Smith) MacLean. He was a resident of Big Island before moving to Merigomish about 43 years ago. He was a member of St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Merigomish, where he served as an elder. He was a member of Norton Lodge 6, IOOF. He worked as a fisherman and lumberman and also owned a sawmill in Merigomish. Surviving are his wife, the former Kilmeny Gordon; son, Gordon, Plymouth; a grandson; two step-grandchildren; sisters, Dolena (Mrs. Sidney Quinton), Everett, Mass.; Doris (Mrs. Roy Grant), Moncton, N.B.; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sisters, Pearl Pushie, Ruby MacGreggor, Greta Cameron. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in H.W. Angus Funeral Home, New Glasgow. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday in St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Merigomish, Rev. Dr. John Cameron officiating. Burial in Murrays Point Cemetery. Donations to St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or any charity.
MacLEAN, (Walsh) Helen C.A. - 76, 19 Griffin St., Sydney, died August 3, 1998, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Sydney, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Kathleen (James) Walsh. She was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish, Sydney. Surviving are daughter, Ellen (Mrs. Pat Bowser), Halifax; son, Terry, Westmount; sisters, Jeanette (Mrs. John Bearnes), Glace Bay; Madeline MacKinnon, Minden, Ont.; brothers, Graham, Charles, Sydney; Ken, Owen Sound, Ont.; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Leonard; brother, Tom; four stepsisters; a stepbrother. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday in Holy Redeemer Church, Rev. E. MacDonald officiating. Burial in St. Theresa's Cemetery, Sydney. Donations to any charity.
McLEAN, Stewart J. - 79, 14 Pictou Rd., Bible Hill, died August 6, 1998, in QEII Health Sciences Centre. Born in Georgetown, P.E.I., he was an adopted son of the late Murdock and Emma McLean. He was retired from the marine division of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. He was a member of the RCMP Veterans' Association. He is survived by his wife, the former Muriel Miller; daughter, Heather and husband Greg Prest, Upper Stewiacke; sons, James and wife Suzanne, Florida; Danford, at home; three grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. No visitation, funeral or flowers by request. Private burial at a later date in Eastville Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Arrangements entrusted to Colchester Community Funeral Home, Truro.
MacLEAN, (MacDonald) Katherine (Katie) - 86, Northside Community Guest Home, formerly of 138 West St., North Sydney, died August 11, 1998, in the home. Born in North Sydney, she was a daughter of the late Ronald and Margaret (MacInnis) MacDonald. She was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 19, Ladies Auxiliary, for 45 years, and in her earlier years, was a volunteer at Northside Community Guest Home canteen. Surviving are sons, Blowers, Eric, Sydney Mines; Adrian, Harvey, North Sydney; Clifford, St. Catharines, Ont.; daughters, Audrey Maxwell, North Sydney; Evelyn MacLean, Edmonton; a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Bernard; sons, Mickey, Joe, Eric; brothers, Stephen, Ronald; stepbrothers, Clifford and William Robinson; stepsisters, Jean Barron, Amelia Dunphy, Doris Long. Funeral 10 a.m. today in Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Gannon Road, North Sydney, Rev. Peter Piva officiating. Burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Sydney. Donations to any charity. Arrangements entrusted to W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, North Sydney.
MacLEAN, (Baillie) Muriel May - 78, Matlyn Place, Onslow, died September 29, 1998, after a lengthy illness. Born in River John, Pictou Co., she was a daughter of the late William and Alice (Miller) Baillie. She was a member of United Memorial Church, Halifax, and of Frazee Rebekah Lodge 33, River John. Muriel and her husband, George, farmed in Hedgeville for several years before moving to Halifax in 1954, when she became employed with Edward's Fine Foods until retirement in 1982. Muriel was a volunteer at Camp Hill Hospital for 71Ú2 years until her health declined. She is survived by daughter, Alice (Mrs. Bill Edison), Ottawa; son, Vernon (Alison), Dartmouth; daughter-in-law, Debbie, Saint John, N.B.; sister-in-law, Margaret Baillie, Hamilton, Ont. She was a cherished grandmother of Joyce, Bev, Kerri, Sherri and Annette; great-grandmother to Julie and Katie, Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, George; sons, Gordon, Ian; brothers, Earl, Creighton; sister, Mabel. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today and Rebekah memorial service 6:45 p.m. today, both in MacLeod's Funeral Home, River John. Funeral service in Salem United Church at 3 p.m. Friday, Pastor David Eagles officiating. Burial in Hamilton Cemetery, River John. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Parkinson's Foundation of Canada, Nova Scotia Division or charity of choice.
McLEAN, Edward Blanchard (Ned) - 86, Braeside Home for Special Care, Middle Musquodoboit, formerly of Dean, died November 6, 1998, in Musquodoboit Valley Memorial Hospital, Middle Musquodoboit. Born in Sydney Mines, he was a son of the late Andrew and Ella Maude (Dean) McLean. He was a member of Sharon Presbyterian Church. He had been a pulp and logging contractor for several years, having worked with Hollingsworth and Whitney, and later with Scott Paper Company. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Surviving are daughters, Olive (Mrs. Edmond Robichaud), Miramichi, N.B.; Erma (Mrs. Gordon Estabrooks), Lincoln, N.B.; Sharon (Mrs. Jack Monck), Dean; sons, James; Marvin, Dean; 20 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren He was predeceased by his wife, the former Leona Pratt; a son in infancy; sister, Isabella; brothers, Calvin, John, Henry; a granddaughter; a great-grand-daughter. Funeral 1 p.m. today in Sharon Presbyterian Church, Dean, Rev. Gary Burrill officiating. Burial in Dean Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations to Sharon Presbyterian Church, Dean Cemetery or Musquodoboit Valley Health Foundation, Braeside, Middle Musquodoboit, NS, B0N 1X0. Arrangements entrusted to Arimathea Funeral Cooperative, Upper Musquodoboit.
MacLEAN, (Rodd) Jean - 92, Collingwood, formerly of Summerside, P.E.I., died November 30, 1998, in Highland View Regional Hospital, Amherst. Born in Milton, P.E.I., she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Lizzie (Crockett) Rodd. She taught home economics at Summerside High School for 15 years. She was a member of Trinity United Church, Summerside, and a charter member of Trinity UCW, as well as a member of the Summerside Y's Menettes. Surviving are daughters, Carol (Mrs. John McKiggan), Halifax; Judy (Mrs. John Bragg), Collingwood; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brothers, Wallace, John, Harold. She was predeceased by her husband, Allison P. MacLean; sister, Verna Anderson; brother, Parker Rodd. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today in Moase Funeral Home, Summerside. Funeral 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Trinity United Church, Summerside. Burial in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. Donations to CNIB; Cumberland County Transition House, Amherst, or any charity.
MacLEAN, (Evans) Jessie Adelaide - 92, Inverary Manor, Inverness, formerly of Margaree Harbour, died December 6, 1998, in Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital, Inverness. Born in Chimney Corner, she was a daughter of the late George and Mary (MacKay) Evans. She was a member of Calvin United Church, Margaree Harbour. Surviving are daughters, Adelaide (Mrs. Russel Greenough), Five Islands; Ruby (Mrs. Arthur MacKay), Margaree Harbour; son, John E., Margaree Harbour; several nieces and nephews; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Haverstock; daughter, Mary Hattie (Marie); sister, Mary Maude (Mamie); brothers, Arthur, Lambert, Dean; grandchildren, Gail, Wendell. Visitation 2-9 p.m. today in Inverness Funeral Home. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday in Calvin United Church, Margaree Harbour, Rev. Gordon MacLean officiating. Burial in Whale Cove Cemetery. Donations to Inverary Manor Auxiliary or any charity.
