Joseph MacLean
Born In: Rear Boisdale
Born: April 4th, 1929
Passed in: Boisdale
Passed on: June 10th, 2016
It is with deep sadness and broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, Joseph MacLean, age 87, on Friday, June 10, 2016 at the Northside General Hospital.
Born April 4, 1929 in Rear Boisdale, he was the oldest son of the late Mary MacLean (MacNeil).
Dad retired from Municipal Ready Mix in Sydney where he worked as a labourer.
Dad had many interests. He was a Gaelic speaker, fiddler and a dancer. He enjoyed playing cards, fishing and spending time with his family and friends, especially the Labour Day Party on the Hill.
He was a member of the Frenchvale Seniors Club and the Boisdale Volunteer Fire Department.
Joe is survived by his loving wife of 55 years Carmella (Currie) MacLean, sons Joe (Sheila), Boisdale, Michael (Pam), Langley, B.C., Douglas, Boisdale, Edward (Alana), Coxheath; daughters Christine (Carl) Murphy, Leduc, Alberta, Karen (Tim) Jessome, Florence and Juanita (Ronnie) Ivey, Boisdale; by his grandchildren Vanessa, Justin, Michael, Cody, Brooke, Liam, John, Alan, Vanessa, Darien and six great-grandchildren. Also surviving are his brothers Jimmy (Ann), North Sydney, John Malcolm (Eva), Howie Centre, sisters-in-law Ann Marie MacNeil, Cassie Walker, brother-in-law Michael MacCuish and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his mother Mary, his stepfather John MacNeil and his brothers Kenny and Rannie.
We would like to give special thanks to Dr. John Kirkpatrick and Nursing staff of 5 East and 4 West at the Northside General hospital along with the staff of palliative care.
Visitation for Joe will be held 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at St. Andrew Church in Boisdale. A funeral mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Andrew Church with Rev. Paul Abbass officiating. Burial will follow in St. Andrew Parish Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney.
Online condolences may be sent to www.wjdooley.com.
Rest in Peace – De`an ta`mh ann am fois
