CHURCHVILLE – Charlene Joy MacLean, 60, Churchville, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 28, 2019 in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow, with her husband by her side. Born in New Glasgow, she was a daughter of the late Leo Vernon and Myrtle Marie (Hughes) Hughes. Prior to retirement due to ill health, Charlene was employed as a Personal Care Worker with the former Pictou County Home Care, a career she greatly enjoyed. In earlier years, she was employed with various companies and appreciated the comradery of her coworkers. Charlene was a member of Springville Presbyterian Church. Her faith was very dear and important to her. Charlene enjoyed sewing and researching genealogy. In the words of her husband, Wayne – “Charlene was awesome!” Surviving are her husband of 25 years, Wayne MacLean; chosen son, Buhle, Pictou; many nieces, nephews and friends. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by sister, Deborah in infancy; brothers, Roy and Donald. In honour of Charlene’s wishes, her family will celebrate her life privately. If desired, donations may be made in Charlene’s memory to Springville Presbyterian Church. (Please click on the underlined to donate.)