Sunday, September 07, 2008
OBITUARY - Margaret Gavin Maclean
Barry’s Mills, Pictou – Margaret Gavin (Balmanno) Maclean, 95, of Barry’s Mills, Pictou, passed away peacefully September 4, 2008, with family at her side, in Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow.
Born in Talcahuano, Chile, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Williamina (McGhie) Balmanno. She immigrated to Canada with her parents from Dunfermline, Scotland in 1920 to Joggins, Cumberland County where she spent her early life.
She attended school in Joggins, Mount Allison University, and later entered the Aberdeen School of Nursing, New Glasgow, where she graduated in 1936 winning the Gold Medal in her class. She moved to Montreal where she completed post graduate training in Obstetrics at the Royal Victoria Hospital.
She returned to Nova Scotia and worked in the Kentville and Pictou hospitals before retiring in 1978.
She was a member of Pictou United Church and the UCW.
She is survived by her sons, John (Marjorie), Russel (Jean), both of Pictou; and a daughter, Sheila MacDonald (Barry), Halifax. She is also survived by five grandchildren: Jill, Scott, Nicholas, Gavin and Maria; five great-grandchildren: Cailee, Kyle, Zachery, Tanner and Tyler; and four nieces.
Margaret was predeceased by her husband, John; and her brother, Dr. James Balmanno.
She was a loving kind person, an outstanding nurse, and a loyal friend. She touched the lives of many and will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by family and friends.
Special thanks to Shirley Mills for her devotion and care in helping our mother to remain in her own home, to the nursing staff of 5 South, Aberdeen Hospital, for their compassion and excellent care, and to Dr. Gerry Farrell for his gentle kindness.
Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held 2-4, and 7-9 p.m. Sunday in McLaren Funeral Home, Pictou. Funeral service will take place 11 a.m. Monday from Pictou United Church, with Rev. Mary-Beth Moriarity officiating. Reception to follow in the church hall. A private graveside service will take place following the reception.
Family flowers only please. Donations in her memory may be made to the Northumberland Veterans Unit Bus Fund, or to a charity of one’s choice.
Born in Talcahuano, Chile, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Williamina (McGhie) Balmanno. She immigrated to Canada with her parents from Dunfermline, Scotland in 1920 to Joggins, Cumberland County where she spent her early life.
She attended school in Joggins, Mount Allison University, and later entered the Aberdeen School of Nursing, New Glasgow, where she graduated in 1936 winning the Gold Medal in her class. She moved to Montreal where she completed post graduate training in Obstetrics at the Royal Victoria Hospital.
She returned to Nova Scotia and worked in the Kentville and Pictou hospitals before retiring in 1978.
She was a member of Pictou United Church and the UCW.
She is survived by her sons, John (Marjorie), Russel (Jean), both of Pictou; and a daughter, Sheila MacDonald (Barry), Halifax. She is also survived by five grandchildren: Jill, Scott, Nicholas, Gavin and Maria; five great-grandchildren: Cailee, Kyle, Zachery, Tanner and Tyler; and four nieces.
Margaret was predeceased by her husband, John; and her brother, Dr. James Balmanno.
She was a loving kind person, an outstanding nurse, and a loyal friend. She touched the lives of many and will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by family and friends.
Special thanks to Shirley Mills for her devotion and care in helping our mother to remain in her own home, to the nursing staff of 5 South, Aberdeen Hospital, for their compassion and excellent care, and to Dr. Gerry Farrell for his gentle kindness.
Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held 2-4, and 7-9 p.m. Sunday in McLaren Funeral Home, Pictou. Funeral service will take place 11 a.m. Monday from Pictou United Church, with Rev. Mary-Beth Moriarity officiating. Reception to follow in the church hall. A private graveside service will take place following the reception.
Family flowers only please. Donations in her memory may be made to the Northumberland Veterans Unit Bus Fund, or to a charity of one’s choice.
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