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Donna Joy Ellen MacLean

1944-2012

Donna Joy Ellen MacLean

Donna MacLean of South Musquash, wife of the late Charles Maynard MacLean, passed away on Friday, July 6, 2012 at her residence. Born at Saint John on March 26, 1944, she was a daughter of the late Donald R. and Edith (Briggs) Clayton. She worked for the District 8 School Board as a school bus driver for 32 years. She loved to boat, camp and play the guitar. Donna was a member of the Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints.

Donna is survived by five children: Robert (Norma) MacLean, Garnett (Shelley) MacLean, Alec (Laurie) MacLean,  Michael (Holly) MacLean, and Terri Lynn (Kevin) Brideau; brother,  Eugene Clayton and sister, Lynn Cyr; thirteen grandchildren, three great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased her husband, parents and brothers: Donnie, Wilfred "Buddy" and Robert "Bobby".

Resting at Brenan's Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424) with visiting on Monday and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm.  The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at 10:00 am from Brenan’s Chapel with a reception to follow. Interment will take place in Mosher Hill Cemetery, St. Martins. For those who wish, remembrances to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Diabetes Association, would be appreciated by the family.

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Condolences

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
— Dianne Stackhouse (Pollock)

Robert, Garnett, Alec, Michael, and Terri please know that I am thinking about you all in this sad time. You are in my prayers.
— Carrie Clayton

Please accept our deepest sympathy in the passing of your Mom at such a difficult time. Prayers and thoughts to all of you.
— Sandy & Tina

I would like to express my sympathy to the family. I had the honour of meeting Donna a number of years back and have never forgotten her - she was a warm, caring individual who had a very big heart.
— Lorraine Cote

Dear Lynn and George: We are so sorry for the lose of your sister Donna. I remember meeting her only when we first met, and maybe only once after that. I can't imagine your pain, since I have my 4 sister's here. But Hal and I will pray for you and all your family and Donna and all her family. Take care of yourself and your family. And my God bless you all. love and miss you Jean and Hal Melvin
— Jean Verner Melvin

To The MacLean Family: Very sorry to hear the Passing of your mom. I remember Donna well. I would go to Green Acers Camp site with my Aunt Fran Clayton and Donna would always be there with her guitar and playing the good old tunes. I also got a chance to go on a bus route taken High School students to a function which was not long ago. We had a great Conversation. Knowing Others will feel your lose as well. Thoughts and prayer are with each and everyone of you at this most difficult time. Roxanne
— Roxanne (Clements) Burchill

So sorry to hear about Donna's passing. She was a valued member of the District20/8 family of bus drivers. Iris & John District 8 Transportation Dept.
— Iris Meehan

We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
— Krista and Gary Beattie

Our Condolances to the family.
— Lester & Phyllis Weston

Please accept my sincere condolences on Donna's passing. She was fun to be with and a terrific person. I have many fond memories of her playing her guitar and singing. She always helped people when she could and she will be missed by everyone who knew her. Cindy
— Cindy and Dave (Grozik) Morrow

Tracey and I were very sorry to hear of Donna`s passing. We thought a lot of her, our prayers are with you all.
— J im Connors

Lynn & Family very sorry to hear of your sister's passing. I know that the two of you we close. May the many wonderful memories that you have bring you comfort during this difficult time Cheryl Ellis
— Cheryl Ellis

Service Date
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Service Time
10:00 am
Service Location
Brenan's Funeral Home Chapel

Visitation Date
Monday and Tuesday
Visitation Time
2-4 and 7-9 pm
Visitation Location
Brenan's Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row

Burial Location
Mosher Hill Cemetery, St. Martins

Requested Charity
Heart & Stroke Foundation or Diabetes Association