Maude MacLean
1924-2019
Laura Maude MacLean, age 94, of New Glasgow, passed away
peacefully at Glen Haven Manor on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 surrounded
by her loving family. Born in Sunnyville, Guysborough Co. on February
14, 1924, Maude was a daughter of the late John Gordon and Lillian Ann
(Dorrington) Skinner.
Maude
was a loving mother and homemaker and she adored her family. She loved
cooking, sewing, knitting and gardening. Maude had
a great sense of humour and zest for life. She always greeted everyone
with a warm smile and had a beautiful spirit. She was a generous
person and was loved in the community.
Maude
was an active member of Second United Baptist Church. She was strong
in her faith and loved her Lord. Maude was committed to and very
involved in her church. She was a member of the Senior Choir, the
Ladies Auxiliary, Finance Committee, Trustee Committee and the Social
Committee for many years. She found great enjoyment in working for the
Lord. She was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 34, New
Glasgow.
She
is survived by her daughters: Gloria, Halifax; Dianne (Leo), New
Glasgow; Marva, Toronto; Lois (Wendell), Dartmouth; Glenda (Eugene),
New Glasgow; Rhonda (Larry), Amherstburg, ON; Janice, Maryland, USA;
sons Alvin (Gardy), Truro; Gary, Saint John; Reginald (Cathy),
Westville; Randolph, Toronto; Sherman, Dartmouth; Kevin (Kelli),
Bedford; step-daughters: June, Sally both of Windsor, ON; Patsy, St.
Croix, Virgin Islands; sisters: Elizabeth, Halifax; Pearl, New York;
Rita, Antigonish; brother; Tom, Sunnyville; and many grandchildren,
great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
Maude
was predeceased by her father, John, mother, Lillian, husband, Alvin,
daughter, Norma, sisters: Hattie, Dorothy, Ella, brothers: Wilfred,
Earle, Norman, Chester, John, George, Henry (in infancy), Lloyd; and
stepdaughter, Betty.
Visitation
will be held at R.H. Porter Funeral Home, 55 Almont Ave, New Glasgow,
NS on Monday, February 4, 2019 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm with the Ladies
Auxiliary service at 7 pm. Funeral service will take place on Tuesday,
February 5, 2019 at 2 pm, Second United Baptist Church, 330 Washington
Street, New Glasgow with Reverend Dr. Moses B. Adekola and Reverend
Matthew G. Lucas officiating. A private interment will take place at a
later date. A repast will take place following the service. Donations
may be made to Second United Baptist Church, PO Box 51, New Glasgow,
NS, B2H 5E1 or to Diabetes Canada. Special thanks to the staff at Glen
Haven Manor for their loving care throughout her time
there.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Maude MacLean 19242019..
Décès pour la Ville: New-Glasgow, Province: Nova Scotia