Obituary of Mary "Colleen" McLean

Mary “Colleen” (Nightingale) McLean Catalone Gut, N.S. It is with heavy hearts that we the family of Mary “Colleen “McLean (Nightingale) 74 announce her passing on July 1st, 2024, in the Cape Breton Regional Hospital surrounded by her loving family after a short battle of pneumonia. Born on May 4th, 1950, to the late Albert and Rachel (Burke) Nightingale of Glace Bay, N.S. In Colleen’s earlier years she worked at the fish plant in Louisbourg, but her greatest joy was being a stay-at-home mom and raising her three children whom she loved and adored. Colleen leaves behind her dear husband of 51 years William (Bill) McLean; three children, Todd (Kathleen) of London, ON, Jamie of Glace Bay, her daughter and best friend Sandie Milley (Shawn) of Kingston, ON. Also leaving to mourn is her six grandchildren who were the light in her eyes, and she loved them so very much Ashton, Marissa, Brandon, Ana, Max, Mylee. She will be missed by her sisters Marie (Truman), Diane (Gord), Karen, Louis, Eileen, and a brother Albert (Sharon). Also, her special friends Joe and Thelma Melnick. Colleen was predeceased by her parents Albert and Rachel (Burke) Nightingale, sister Kathleen, brothers Billie, Johnny and Gerald and her in-laws William (Lobster) McLean and Martha (Verge). Special thanks to Dr McLean, Dr Gillis, and the amazing nursing staff on the 4th floor Palliative Care Unit, CBRH, who took such great care of Colleen. There will be no services as per Colleen’s wishes. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care and compassion of T.J. Tracey Cremation and Burial Specialists, 370 Reserve St., Glace Bay. 902-849-4199. Words of comfort may be expressed to Colleen’s family by visiting www.tjtracey.com. Mom, you will be loved and missed every second of everyday.