Obituary of Mary "May" Elizabeth McLean

McLEAN: Mary (May) Elizabeth McLean (nee Cooper) of Riverheights Terrrace, Brandon, passed away peacefully at the Assiniboine Centre on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at the age of 83 years. Mary will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Albert, her two daughters, Marlene (Don) Jury, Donna (Allan) Keffen, daughter-in-law, Lisa McLean, her five grandchildren, Stephanie and Michael Jury, Adam McLean, Darien and Brynn Keffen, sisters-in-law, Bernice, Jean, Sandra, Glenda, brothers-in-law, George, Eric and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son, Wayne. Mary was born April 3, 1930 in the RM of Saskatchewan, the third child of William and Emma Cooper. Mary attended Willowgrove School near the town of Minnedosa. In 1955, Mary wed her husband of 58 years, Albert McLean. They resided on their farm in the RM of Elton for 36 years. She was a farm wife and homemaker, busy helping Albert around the farm, when needed, and raising three children - the apples of her eye. Mary was an excellent cook, with her apple pie being frequently requested by her husband, her son and sons-in-law. She always enjoyed a good laugh and loved visiting with her extended family. She belonged to the St. George's Women's Auxiliary in Elton, helping at many community functions. In 1991, they retired from the farm and moved to Brandon. Mary's five grandchildren were a constant source of delight, and she took great interest and pride in all their activities and accomplishments. A celebration of life took place at St. George's Anglican Church in Brandon on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 with Father Chad McCharles officiating. Interment took place at Minnedosa Cemetery. Pallbearers were grandsons, Michael Jury, Adam McLean, Darien Keffen, and nephews, Barry Paulenko, Jim Cooper, Ken Bertram. If family and friends so desire, donations may be made to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Avenue, Room 0N1160, Winnipeg, MB, R3E 0V9 or to Brandon Regional Health Centre Foundation "Palliative Care", 150 McTavish Avenue East, Brandon, MB, R7A 2B3. Each night we shed a silent tear, As we speak to you in prayer. To let you know we love you, And just how much we care. Take our million teardrops, Wrap them up in love, Then ask the wind to carry them, To you in Heaven above.