Whitney Pier
We, the family of Mary Christine ‘Chrissy’ McLean, regret to announce her passing on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, under the care of the palliative care team at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, at the age of 76.
Born on March 28, 1947, in Sydney, Chrissy was the daughter of the late Walter and MaryAnn (MacSween) Hindle.
Chrissy is survived by her daughter, Kelly (Vance) Young; son, Jason McLean; She will be lovingly missed and remembered by her two grandchildren, Paige Young and Logan (Lauren) Young; sisters, Jo and Caddy; sister-in-law, Jackie Hindle; as well as many special nieces and nephews by whom she will be greatly missed.
Besides her parents, Chrissy was predeceased by her son, Stephen; sisters, Jessie, Norma, Marge, and brothers, Eddie and Donnie.
In her younger years Chrissy loved to play bingo and visit the casino, helped run a family canteen, baked the best homemade bread and poured herself into spending endless hours with her loving children, grandchildren and siblings.
Visitation and memorial service to celebrate the life of Chrissy McLean will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church St.), Whitney Pier on Saturday, September 2, 2023. A gathering of family and friends will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with the memorial service to follow at 1 p.m. in the All Faith Chapel with Rev. Sheldon Chant officiating. Private family interment will take place in Hardwood Hill Cemetery, Sydney.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Chrissy may be made to the Hospice Palliative Care Society of Cape Breton and the Cancer Patient Care Fund.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
Kelly, Jason and family members, I’m so sorry to hear of Chrissy’s passing. She was a sweet lady. Take care.
From: Lynn Hussey
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO Kelly, Logan, Paige and their family RIP CHRISSY
From: MARIE OSMOND
Kelly, Jason , Vance & Families!
So very sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing…
Chris was sweet, kind , full of fun and always there for others!!!
Rest In Peace Chris 🙏
From: Theresa Nardocchio
My Aunt & My buddy. My heart is broken Auntie. Sure gonna miss staying with you when I come home and doing what we did best. Love you forever and you will never leave my heart. Xo. Your Loving Niece Joanne Kelly/Jason. You’re mom was my Angel. I’m so sorry.
My thoughts are with you all. So sorry for your loss ..
My deepest condolences to the family.
My heart is broken upon hearing the news of Chrissie’s passing. My heartfelt condolences to her beautiful family. She was a special lady with a heart of gold and I will miss her dearly. Fly high with the angels my darling cousin.
I’m so sorry for your loss! Chrissy was a wonderful neighbour when I was just a kid. My heart is broken for you all. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. 💔😢
Our deepest sympathy on your loss.
Flo & Brent
Kelly and Jason, condolences on your Mom’s passing, she was a great lady and a wonderful neighbor…lots of good memories of growing up on Sandfield Rd. RIP Crissy
Aunt Chrissy,
Rest in Peace now , I have always Loved you so much .
Had some great times with you and a lot of laughs. .
You Will be missed.
We are so sorry for the loss of your sweet mom/grandmother. Chrissy will be greatly missed by all that knew her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all ❤️
So sorry for your loss,Chrisy was a gem,
May she Rest In Peace
Sondra Peters
So sorry to hear about the passing of your mom, she was one tough cookie. Hugs to you all. Jed, Valerie, Denise and the guys at Jed’s Auto Repair
GThe loss of my beautiful cousin has saddened my heart cousin by blood friends by choice wil miss you Cree forever
Sorry for your loss Jason and Kelly. Chrissy was so life giving. Such a good heart. I miss her as a neighbour and friend-always.