Sarah Catherine « Alex » MacLean
1988-2021
We
regret to announce the passing of our dear daughter, sister and
friend, Sarah Catherine « Alex » MacLean, on Monday, January
25, 2021 at Halifax Infirmary, Halifax
NS.
Born
September 12, 1988 in Sydney NS, she was the daughter of Peter and
(the late) Patricia Marlene (Young)
MacLean.
Alex
was nearly born in New Zealand but made the journey back to St. Rita
Hospital in Sydney where she made her appearance – one of the
’88 babies. She used to joke saying she spent two weeks
« swimming » at Waikiki Beach while her mother carried her –
on the way back home to Cape Breton. Raised in Sydney Mines and
spoiled by both her grandmothers, Alex was especially close with Vina
Young, her North Sydney grandma – endless trips to the « duck
pond » and the « CN » for french fries – special moments
she remembered all her life. Her favorite place in the world was the
cabin in Washabuck where she seldom left the water at the wharf beach
– paddling in just far enough to eat her lunch. She was also proud of
« her » chainsaw and the pictures she would take back to
school in the fall to her « city » friends.
She
spent her formative years in Stellarton graduating from the
Northumberland Regional High School, Alma. She followed her family to
Port Hawkesbury and eventually on her own to Dartmouth where she
worked in retail. Along the way Alex, was a person that made friends
easily but kept her « good » friends close. She was full of
endless stories of her exploits and would relay them to anyone with
the time to listen. Alex started singing when she was born and never
stopped – music was a large part of her
life.
Alex
was a talented artist, a phenomenal conversationalist; a techie nerd
who loved any animal but especially her cat, Macy. Her greatest
attribute was her sense of humour.
Alex
will be sorely missed by her father, Peter Lean MacLean, her brother,
her closest friend, MacKenzie James, Port Hawkesbury NS, her
half-sister Sarah Diamond, Lincoln ON and also missed buy a
« multitude » of aunts, uncles and cousins – in-laws and
outlaws.
She
was predeceased by her mother Patricia Marlene (Young)
MacLean.
As per
Alex’s wishes, there will be no visitation or memorial service.
Cremation has taken place with burial at a later date. In lieu of a
formal service, Alex asked that you consider providing a « random
act of kindness » – a simple, kind gesture that will
help make someone else’s
day.
Memorial donations can be made to Alex’s
« second family » at: Adsum for Women & Children, 2421
Brunswick St., Halifax, NS B3K 2Z4
adsumforwomen.org/ or to a charity of your
choice
Online
condolences may be sent to:
www.clcurry.com
19882021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Sarah Catherine Alex MacLean 19882021..
Décès pour la Ville: Antigonish, Province: Nova Scotia