Obituary of Annie Marie McLean

It is with great sadness that the family of Annie Marie McLean of Apohaqui, NB, announce her passing at her home on July 6, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Annie was born on January 26^th, 1932 in Saint John, NB

Annie was the daughter of the late Leslie Best and Gertrude (Rossiter) Best, and wife of the late Viotti (Otty) McLean.

Dedicating her life to her family, she became a stay at home mom raising her eight children. Annie loved her family very much and was always ready and willing to cook dinner for a large crowd. She made dinner for her family almost every Sunday after church. She loved nothing more than having her children and their families come gather at her house right up until the day she passed. She especially looked forward to having all the little ones come visit and she always had a treat for them, even if it was just a pink peppermint.

She had a passion for music and playing the piano. She played piano at Calvary Pentecostal Church for 70 years and was inducted into the Gospel Hall of Fame in 2007. Annie and her husband Otty were always there so early that they eventually gave them a key to the church doors which they opened every Sunday. They had two chairs by the sanctuary ready to greet everyone as they came in. If one word could sum up Annie’s approach to her family and her church it would be: Faithful.

Annie will live on in the heart of her children: Shirley Leiper (Allen) of Sussex, NB, Edwin McLean (Sharon) of Riverbank, NB, Barbara Gallant of Sussex, NB, Wanda McArthur (Burt) of Roachville, NB, Russell McLean (Sandy) of Penobsquis, NB, Wellington McLean (Patty) of Hammondvale, NB, Annette Cruickshank (Blynn) of Apohaqui, NB, Tony McLean (Darlene) of Norton, NB and Son-in-law Lester Gallant of Sussex, NB.

Grandchildren: Greg Leiper, Natalie Leiper, Rodney McLean, Richard McLean, Robin McLean, Randal McLean, Royden McLean, Jason Gallant, Amanda Gallant, Andrew LeBlanc, Erica Verschuren, Amanda McGrath, Lindsay McArthur, Marc McArthur, Megan McLean, Alex McLean, Miranda McShane, Tyler McLean, Candace McLean, Carter Cruickshank, Cody Cruickshank, Terri McLean and Tiffany McLean.

Great Grandchildren: Allyson Wesselius, Bradley Leiper, Connor Leiper, Taylor Folkins, Noah Leiper, Alexandria McLean, Shawna McLean, Chevy McCrea, Megan McLean, Jessie Vincent, Cortney McLean, Shane McLean, Aidan McLean, James McLean, Ethan McLean, Dawson McLean, Kaylyn McLean, Eliza Gallant, Kayla Gallant, Jacob Gallant, Aidan Howe, Brandon Howe, Hunter Lavergne, Gavin LeBlanc, Connor LeBlanc, Tate Verschuren, Luukah Verschuren, Abby McGrath, Emmett McGrath, Myelle Muir, Oliver Howlett, Finley Howlett, Amelia Nichols, Madalin McArthur, Delilah McArthur, Darian McArthur, Easton Mercer, Tanner McLean, Peyton McShane, Lydia McShane, Colt McLean, Lillian McLean, James Cruickshank, John Cruickshank, Gracie McCrea, Brianna Goddard, Harvey Goddard, Eva, Heleena, Samantha and Sadie and a new little one coming in December.

Great Great Grandchildren: Samson, Lucious, Anderson, William and Charlie

Annie was predeceased by her husband Viotti (Otty) McLean, infant son Douglas, her brothers Wiley Gough, Earl Best, Harold Best, Owen Best, Bob Beaman, and sisters Flora Best, Mary Gray, Eunice Omar, and Louise Best, and several nieces and nephews.

A Special Thank you to Dr. Butler and Extra Mural nurses. Also, to her home care workers, Roberta, Layka, Martha and Denise.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Wallace Funeral Home, 34 Sunnyside Drive, Sussex, NB (506-433-1176) Visitation will be held from Calvary Church, 384 St. George Street, Sussex, NB on Tuesday, July 9, from 2-4 and 6-8pm. The funeral service will be on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 11:00AM, also from the church.

Donations in memory of Annie may be made to the IWK or Donors choice. Personal condolences to the family and donations may be made through wallacefuneralhome.com