Marilyn Frances MacLean
Born In: Sydney
Born: December 23rd, 1945
Passed in: Shenacadie
Passed on: March 12th, 2016
With deep sadness we announce the sudden passing of our beloved sister, Marilyn Frances MacLean, age 70, at her home on Saturday, March 12, 2016.
Born in Sydney on Dec. 23, 1945, Marilyn was the daughter of the late John and Flora (MacKinnon) MacLean. She was a member of St. Barra Parish, Christmas Island. Marilyn enjoyed doing crafts, knitting and tole painting and especially enjoyed suppers at the Iona Legion.
She is survived by her brother, John Andrew 'Buddy' MacLean, with whom she resided; her sisters, Theresa Musgrave, Frenchvale, Katherine MacLean and Ann MacNeil, both of Shenacadie and a number of nieces and nephews she loved dearly, Florence Chaisson, Earl Musgrave, Frankie Musgrave, Lynn MacKenzie, Judy Musgrave, Danny Musgrave, Lorne Musgrave, Richard Musgrave and Julie Musgrave.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her niece, Tracy MacNeil.
Visitation for Marilyn will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Thursday in the Christmas Island Fire Hall, Christmas Island. A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at St. Barra Parish-St.Columba Church, Iona with Rev. Paul Abbass officiating. Burial will take place in St. Barra Cemetery, Christmas Island.
Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney.
Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice.
Online condolences may be sent to www.wjdooley.com.