Thomas William "Tom" McLean, Glace Bay Glace Bay, Nova Scotia Obituary

Thomas William "Tom" McLean, Glace Bay

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tom McLean, age 65 on Wednesday, January 13th, 2021 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Palliative Care Unit, Sydney. Born in Glace Bay, Tom was the son of Genevieve (Attwood) McLean and the late Tom McLean. Tom was an electrician by trade and was employed for over 37 years with Lynk Electric, he also did some work out west in his latter years. He enjoyed playing his guitar, travelling to the Dominican Republic with his sister Louise and her husband, Ronnie McNeil, camping out at Catalone and having a good drink of Crown Royal with the boys at the Sgt.’s Mess, Glace Bay. Tom had a great sense of humour and was always the life of the party. He was a very compassionate man and as the old saying goes, “He would give you the shirt off of his back if you were in need”. But mostly, Tom will be remembered for the great love he had for his children, grandchildren and family. He is survived by his wife, Faye (Billard) McLean, two daughters, Melanie (Justin) Green, Lacey (Calvin), five sisters, Liz, Louise, Anne, Clara (David) and Jen. Also surviving are his five grandchildren, Zoe, Brooklyn, Ashton, Dominic, Jeremy, nieces, nephews, his best friend, Bernie Steel and his fur baby, Sasha. Besides his father, Tom was predeceased by his son, Sgt. Ryan McLean and his granddaughter, Ceilidh McLean. The funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday, January 18th, 2021 at 10 am in St. Anne’s Church, Glace Bay with Fr. Duaine Devereaux officiating. Cremation to follow with interment at a later date. The family would like to express a sincere thank you to the VON and the Palliative Care Unit at the CBRH, Sydney. Memorial donations in memory of Tom may be made to your local SPCA, Palliative Care Unit (CBRH) or the Nova Scotia Lung Association. Online condolences to the family can be expressed at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca Funeral arrangements entrusted to V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 16 Reserve Street, Glace Bay. DUE TO SEATING RESTRICTIONS, WE ASK THAT EVERYONE REMAIN IN THEIR CARS IN THE CHURCH PARKING LOT UNTIL THE FAMILY ARRIVE AND ARE SEATED. MASKS ARE MANDITORY. THANK YOU.
July 3, 1955 - January 13, 202107/03/195501/13/2021
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Carmella Campbell
January 19, 2021
Dear Liz and family:

Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May the wonderful memories you have made with Tom help you through this sad time.

With sincere sympathy

Carmella Campbell
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Billie Mac phee
January 18, 2021
So sorry for your loss.May he rest in peace.Billie(Morrison)and Blair Mac phee
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Marilyn Wilson
January 17, 2021
Gen & Family:

Sorry for the loss of Tom. May your wonderful memories of him, give all of you comfort. Jim & Marilyn Wilson
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Roberta and Breton Mackinnon
January 17, 2021
So very sorry to learn of Tommy’s passing. Sincere sympathy to all.
Roberta (Robertson) and Breton Mackinnon
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Rosanne campbell
January 17, 2021
Faye and family, Clara and Dave
So sorry to hear of your loss. We are thinking of you at this difficult time. Frank and Rosanne Campbell
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Derek Bonnell
January 16, 2021
Faye and Family; Tom and Derek worked together at Lynk Electric .Tom was a great guy and full of fun. We were saddened to hear of Tom’s passing.Sorry we cannot be present as we are still in ON as our youngest Daughter Marsha passed away Christmas Day. We grieve with you ... Continue Reading
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Wayne McKinnon
January 16, 2021
To Aunt Jen and All the McLean Family,

Please accept our condolences on Tommy's passing. It is never easy nor acceptable for a parent to have to bury a child but please know that his extented family is with him in Heaven. I know your faith is strong and you realize th...
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Avian & John MacLeod
January 16, 2021
Thoughts and prayers for your family
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Margie Thomson
January 15, 2021
My sincere condolences to you all. Tom was a very sweet man. Rest easy Tom.
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Melissa Snow
January 15, 2021
With love and hugs,

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