D. Lorraine MacLean

Sydney

Dorothy Lorraine MacLean, age 83 of Sydney, NS, formerly of Florence, passed away on Monday, February 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 pm on Thursday, February 25 at T.W.Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral mass will be celebrated at 11 am 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.”