The family of Phyllis Ann MacLean, of Charleston, sadly announce her passing at the Queens General Hospital, Liverpool on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 after a seven year battle with dementia.
The only child of Percy and Annie (LaRose) Moore, Phyllis was born in Watrous, SK and grew up in Welby and Spy Hill SK.
After finishing school in Spy Hill and Langenburg, SK, she attended Brandon Business College where she earned a diploma in Business Administration. She then moved to Regina, SK where she met her new best friend and future husband, Phil MacLean. They then moved to Alberta, first to Three Hills and then to Calgary where their son Steve was born. They then moved to BC, first to Richmond where their second son, Neil, was born and then to Coquitlam, Mission, Prince George and Chilliwack. After retirement in 2000, they moved to their dream home on the banks of the Medway River in Charleston, NS. Besides being a full time mum, Phyllis worked as an executive secretary, legal secretary, data entry clerk and retirement village administrator in the various communities where she lived. Over the years, she volunteered with the Boy Scouts, Royal Canadian Air Cadets, Canadian Cancer Society and the Royal Canadian Legion. She loved spending time camping in the many provincial parks in BC hiking many wilderness trails and travelling across Canada in their truck and camper. However, she was happiest sitting as a passenger on the back of a motorcycle travelling the highways and byways of Canada and the U.S. from coast to coast in every type of weather imaginable and where her main job was navigator and speed controller. After retirement to Nova Scotia, she spent her time puttering in the garden, riding the motorcycle and indulging in her previously unknown talent for furniture refinishing.
Phyllis leaves to mourn her husband of forty eight years, Phil; son Steve and daughter in law Rhonda and grandchildren Cameron, Justin and Erynn of Port Moody, BC and son Neil and partner Jennifer Bell of Trenton, ON as well as friends across Canada.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in Chandlers’ Funeral Chapel, Liverpool. Reception to follow. No flowers by request, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society, Hope For Wildlife or charity of choice. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com. The family would like to thank Trudy and Gary Connick of Bridgewater and Cathy Pincombe and Ray Leger, Bernie and Margaret Swain and Donna and Edward Anthony, all of Mill Village, NS for their continual support over the last several years as her illness progressed. Also a thank you to everyone at the Royal Canadian Legion Br.#24, Bridgewater and a special thank you goes out to Dr. Gary Ernest and the staff of Queens General Hospital, Liverpool for the compassionate care they gave Phyllis especially over the last few months of her life.
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Allan and Beth LaRocque
To Phil and Family,
We are so sorry to hear that Phyllis passed away. Phyllis was a sweet person, always a smile for every one. I enjoyed our talks very much. She will be missed by her family and friends.
Tony and Kathleen Rafuse
Dear Phil and family, So very sorry to read about Phyllis’s passing. She was a lovely person who always had time for a chat and was forever smiling. Take care.
Gary Davis
To Phil and family, Marion and I are sorry to read about your wife’s passing. We are thinking of you during this difficult time.
Gary and Marion
Anna-Stell and Jordan Vaughn
Dear Phil and family:
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you at this sad and difficult time.
Sincerely, Anna-Stell and Jordan
Joan Harris-Reid
To the MacLean family I offer my sincere condolences on the death of Phyllis. I was shocked and saddened to hear of your loss.
maxine rafuse
PHIL &FAMILY; SORRY TO HEAR OF PHILLIS PASSING SHE A VERY FRIENDLY LADY ..MAXINE RAFUSE.
Violet Rhyno
Phil and family so sorry to hear of Phyllis’s passing.. She was a lovely Lady and I was so luckily to have known her.. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Violet Rhyno…
John and Nancy Cassels
Dear Phil, A long trial for you, your family and Phyllis is now over. You all fought the battle well and now our friend is at peace. As you will, we will miss her too. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Our most sincere sympathy goes to you and your family.
John and Nancy Cassels
james Evans and family
To Phil and Family I’m so very sorry for your loss of Phyllis our thoughts and prayers are with you in your difficult time of sorrow Take Care James Evans and family
Diana Croft
My condolences to you and your sons. Phyllis was a very special lady. She will be missed by me and her neighbours.
Doris Lohnes Schnare
To Phyllis’s Family, I met this lady several years ago and liked her immediately. She was a lovely lady. I was shocked and saddened to read of her passing — didn’t know she was not well! God Bless!!
Sylvia Kinnear
You can always know Phil that you cared for her till the very end. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both. She will be missed I will remember her especially on our birthday. God bless you Phil. Love from Bob Nd Sylvia
Shauna Anthony
Phil,
Was shocked and saddened to hear of Phyllis’s death. I miss seeing you both and hearing of your travel escapades. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Shauna Anthony
(Dr. Ernest’s office)
Bernie and Margaret Swain
We send our condolences to you,Phil, your sons and families. We mourn the loss of a lovely lady and a great friend. She will be truly missed.
Susan and Ralph Blais
Phil, We am so sorry to hear this. She was a very special lady, always ready with a smile and a kind word. She will always be remembered with your love and memories. You were so good to her, she could not have asked for a more loving husband. Our thoughts and love are with you at this most difficult time. Ralph and Susan.
Kathy Parnell
Heartfelt Condolences from Doug & Judy Parnell & Family.
Memory: Phyllis was a Proud Grandma & was always so excited to show pictures of her grandchildren.
Rev. Terry Brewer
On behalf of the Charlston Baptist Church and Fellowship we extend our prayers and condolences to the MacLean Family during these moments, Our prayers are with you and your family and we pray you would sense the Lords love and grace during these moments. Rev. Terry Brewer
Donna,Fred,Ben,Dillon
Sorry to hear of Phyllis passing.Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this most difficult time.She will be in are thoughts always.Keep the memories close!
Paul & Jenn Nauss
Phil & family,
We are so sorry to hear about Phyllis. She was a kind and gentle soul. Her friendship was as warm as her smile and both will be missed.
Peace and love,
Paul & Jenn Nauss
The girls at The Vanity Room Salon
We are so very sorry to hear that Phylis has passed away. We are thinking of you and your family at this difficult time
We will certainly miss her at the salon
Iva & Derek Wagstaff
Dear Phil,
We are so sorry to read of Phyllis’s passing. We know you both shared some wonderful times and we hope these great memories will in time give you comfort. We are thinking of you. Sincerely, Iva & Derek Wagstaff
Tim Reeves-Horton
So sorry to hear the news of Phyllis passing. Phil, your caring and dedication was remarkable.
Sincerely, Tim and Karen
Melba&Joe Hubbard
dear Phil&family, so sorry to hear of Phillis passing. please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this
difficult time. Melba& Joe hubbard.
Inez & Donnie Shupe
We were so saddened to hear about Phyllis! Although we didn’t know each other well, mostly at the fire hall and then when Phyllis came to the Thrift Store, she always recognised me and we would have lovely chats, usually about her family, and they always ended with a warm hug as she hurried out to “Hubby” waiting in the car! Thoughts and prayers to all of Phyllis’s family.
Wendell and Colleen
So sorry to hear of Phyllis’ passing. Thinking of you Phil and family. RIP fellow biker.
robert winters
sorry to hear about Phyllis. always has a smile and a quick comment . we will all miss her
robert
Scott & Vicki Conrad
Dear Phil,
We are so very sorry to have heard of Phyllis’s passing. Take care of yourself and cherish all of the wonderful you both shared.
Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Scott & Vicki
Janet Brown Terrett
Dear Phil
I only recently discovered the obituary of your dear wife, Phyllis. I was shocked and saddened by her loss. My heart goes out to you and your sons. I know you will have missed her joyful spirit for some time now but hope you are working through your grief. May God bless you always.
JANET
Your former neighbour in Casablanca Place in BC