Dorothy 'Lorraine' MacLean
Born In: Sydney Mines
Passed in: Sydney
Passed on: February 22nd, 2016
Dorothy Lorraine MacLean, age 83 of Sydney, N.S., formerly of Florence, passed away on Monday, Feb. 22, 2016 at home surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Sydney Mines, she was the eldest daughter of the late Gordon and Margaret (Day) Nugent.
She was a member of Sacred Heart parish, Sydney and also a longtime member of the parish CWL. Lorraine was an active volunteer with the Canadian Cancer Society in Sydney and worked at her husband’s side at MacLean’s Service Centre for many years.
She is survived by her daughters, Judy (Hector) Hayes, Lower Sackville; Marie MacLean, Sydney; Mary (Richard) Devoe, Sydney; Susan (John) MacDonnell, Bridgewater; son, Paul (Clare) MacLean, Sydney; daughter-in-law, Karen MacLean, New Minas; sisters, Margaret Bugden (Ricky Vickers), Sydney Mines; Theresa Nugent, Ontario; brother, William ‘Billy’ (Joan) Nugent, Bras d’Or; grandchildren, Tracey, Trudy, Kelly (Hayes); Stacey, Shane, Janice (MacLean); Lorianne, Nadine, Teressa (Butler); Stephen, Shaun, Paula (MacLean); Tara (MacLean); Jeffrey, Kate (Devoe); Michael, Heather (MacDonnell); 26 great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, sisters and brothers-in-law.
Lorraine was predeceased by her husband Allister MacLean in 1990, daughter (infancy) Sheryl Ann, son Allister MacLean and brother Gordon ‘Buddy’ Nugent.
Visitation for the late Mrs. MacLean will be held from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 25 at T.W.Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday at St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Church with Rev. Patrick O’Neill officiating. Interment in St. Stephen Parish Cemetery, Florence.
Donations may be made to the Hospice Palliative Care, Cape Breton or charity of one’s choice.
Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.twcurry.com.
“If a woman’s life is measured by the love for her family and theirs for her, Lorraine’s life was immeasurable.”
