June (Geddes) MacLean
Born In: Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed in: Sydney
Passed on: June 12th, 2013
It is with great sadness that the family of June Eileen (Geddes) MacLean, RN, wife of the late Charles MacLean, announce her passing on June 12, 2013, just days short of her 78th birthday, at the An Cala Unit at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born in Truro, N.S., June was the daughter of the late Roy B. and Madeline (Geldart) Geddes.
June spent her childhood in Truro and Summerside, eventually settling with her family in Cape Breton. She was a member of the 1957 graduating class of Glace Bay General Hospital School of Nursing. After marrying Charlie, they settled in Sydney where she worked at Point Edward Hospital, VON and the Cape Breton Hospital.
After Charlie passed away in 2002, the travel bug caught June and she went to Alberta and B.C. annually to visit her grandchildren (and children). She also went to the Dominican Republic, and most recently a cruise and a driving trip to the U.S. June also enjoyed the many concerts and shows that Cape Breton had to offer. She was an avid knitter, most that know her have a sweater, mittens or afghan made by Mom. June was affectionately known as “The Scrabble Queen”, she was always ready for a game.
June is survived by daughters, Susan (Roger) McGregor, Anne (Doug) Young; son, John (Sandra) and daughter-in-law, Joanne MacLean. Grandma will be especially missed by Jennifer, Kyle, Autumn, Liam, Ocean and Ethan. She is also survived by her brother, Lee (Sue) Geddes; stepbrother, Bruce (Judy) Olsen; stepsister, Carolyn (Kerry) Waterfield; sister-in-law, Ruthanne Geddes; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. June will also be missed by special friends, Janet Weiland, Mildred Rudderham, Mary Jala and Carol MacNeil.
Besides her parents, June was predeceased by her husband, Charlie; son, David; brother, Robert Geddes; nephew, Ben Geddes and stepmother, Hazel Geddes.
Visitation for the late June Eileen MacLean will be held at the Pier Community Funeral Home, Whitney Pier, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church Street) on Monday, June 17, from 7-9 p.m. Memorial service to celebrate the life of June Eileen MacLean will be held on Tuesday, 18, 2013, at 2 p.m. in Pier Community Funeral Home, All Faith Chapel with Rev. Duncan Roach officiating. Following the service light refreshments will be served in the reception area. Interment will take place in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens, Sydney.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of June can be made to charity of choice.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation to the staff at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital for their care and compassion shown to June over the past eleven months. You brought a smile to Mom’s face during some very difficult days and she loved you for it.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be forwarded to the family at www.pierfuneralhome.com.
“Her fighting spirit could no longer continue to fight.”
