MacLean, Bernadette Rose, Ohio, Antigonish County.  It is with great sadness that the family of Bernadette Rose MacLean of Antigonish and formerly of Ohio, Antigonish County, announce her sudden passing at the QEII Hospital in Halifax, after a brief illness on August 12, 2022 at the age of 74 years.

Bernadette was born in Antigonish to the late Dennis and Mary  (Bingley) Bray.

She was a long-time employee of the Bergengren Credit Union, retiring in 2012. Bernadette was a very caring and compassionate person, always thinking of others. She was so comfortable and happy living with her best friend and brother, Darrell, for the last two years. She enjoyed her regular card games with Darrell and her sister as well as caretaker, Gail. She also loved her new tablet and discovering new movies and television series on Netflix and having movie marathons with her siblings.

She is survived by her brothers, Darrell Bray, Kenton Bray and Jack MacPherson.  As well as her sister Gail (Kevin MacDonald) as well as many nieces and nephews.  A special thank you to her niece, Julie MacDonald, for her daily visits and compassionate care during her final days.

She was predeceased by her husband Allie MacLean; brothers: Bucky Bingley, Trevor Bray, Andy Bray; sister, Denise Bray.

Cremation has taken place.  Funeral Mass will be held in St. Joseph’s Church, St. Joseph’s on Thursday at 10:30 am with Father Bernie MacAdam presiding.  Burial in the parish cemetery.

The family would like to thank the medical staff at St. Martha’s Regional Hospital and the QEII Hospital for their care and  kindness to Bernadette.  Online condolences: www.clcurry.com.