MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel

05/30/2026

A perfect way to recognize the International Day of the Potato. This "potato casserole" would make a wonderful side dish for dinner this evening and help one to warm up on a damp day!

As Islanders, we are keenly aware of the value of potatoes, and they have long been a staple of many meals.

The following recipe for hash brown casserole, a.k.a. “funeral potatoes” closely resembles the one my grandmother would make for our family. (She often included a bit of diced green pepper – and if it was small enough, Allison didn’t really notice!)

Commonly served as comfort food at a gathering after a funeral or as part of a meal delivered to grieving family, the recipe has been nicknamed “funeral potatoes”.

Perfect as a side dish for brunch or dinner, this creamy and crunchy hash brown casserole always fits the bill.

05/29/2026

We are honoured to be caring for the family of the late Alice Catherine Pigott - 1944~2026.

There will be no service or visiting hours by personal request.

To send the family an online condolence, please visit https://macleanfh.ca/death-notices/obituaries/?obit=alice_catherine_pigott

05/25/2026

Music has long been associated with funerals as a way of offering support, comfort, ritual, and personalization.

Have you thought about certain artists or selections you want included in your service?

05/19/2026

We are honoured to be caring for the family of the late Mary Theresa Peters - 1943~2026.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. from MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel.

To send the family an online condolence, please visit https://macleanfh.ca/death-notices/obituaries/?obit=mary_theresa_peters

05/18/2026

We are honoured to be caring for the family of the late Lorna May MacLeod (nee MacDonald) - 1937~2026.

A private family interment will be held in The Orwell Corner Cemetery.

A celebration of Lorna's life will be held at a later date.

To send the family an online condolence, please visit https://macleanfh.ca/death-notices/obituaries/?obit=lorna_may_macleod_nee_macdonald

05/15/2026

How wonderful to have such a friend.

Who has held space for you on your journey?

05/11/2026

We are honoured to be caring for the family of the late Jean Katherine Burnett-Farris - 1928~2026.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 19 at 3:00 p.m. from the Kirk of St. James.

To send the family an online condolence, please visit https://macleanfh.ca/death-notices/obituaries/?obit=jean_katherine_burnett-farris

05/11/2026

We are honoured to be caring for the family of the late Shirley Joan Ash - 1941~2026.

A service will be held on Friday at 1:00 p.m. from MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. For those wishing to attend virtually, the service will be live-streamed at https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=f46db517-4058-4839-9280-aabbb35d399f Visiting hours Thursday from 3:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m.

To send the family an online condolence, please visit https://macleanfh.ca/death-notices/obituaries/?obit=shirley_joan_ash

05/07/2026

White carnations have long been a symbol of a mother’s pure love and enduring memory.

We have placed this bouquet in our foyer in memory of all the mothers we have cared for and those we are remembering this Mother’s Day.