MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel

12/13/2025

We are honoured to be caring for the family of the late W. Terry Jones - 1944~2025.

Visiting hours will be held on Thursday from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. A celebration of life will be held in Tiverton, Nova Scotia at a later date.

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

12/13/2025

Like us, you may be feeling the challenges the holidays bring when grieving. Thanks to our colleagues at NACG National Alliance for Children's Grief for their "Holiday Bill of Rights".

12/09/2025

Christmas baking – a holiday tradition that can serve to honour cherished family recipes and memories of little floured hands helping Nanny make cookies.

This recipe was taken from a cookbook of my Nanny Harper’s dating back to the early 1940’s. The cookies are always a hit with family and friends.

12/08/2025

We are honoured to be caring for the family of the late John Thomas Garnhum - 1961~2025.

A funeral service will be held on Friday at 10:00 a.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=47cb2ccf-5f52-413e-9b3c-ba863fd44822 Visiting hours Thursday from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

To send the family an online condolence and to view completed arrangements, please visit https://macleanfh.ca/death-notices/obituaries/?obit=john_thomas_garnhum

12/06/2025

We remember.

12/04/2025

A wonderful reminder from the wise Dr. Ken Doka.

It's okay to choose the activities you want to participate in and to share with others that the holidays can be challenging when we're grieving.

The holiday season can feel especially challenging for families grieving the loss of a loved one.

Hospice Foundation of America offers compassionate guidance with their Three C's for Holiday Grief—helpful tips for navigating this season with grieving children and families:

1️⃣ Choose: Focus on the activities that feel meaningful to you, and it’s okay to say no to others.
2️⃣ Communicate: Share your feelings and holiday plans openly with your family. Honest conversations can foster understanding.
3️⃣ Compromise: Remember, everyone experiences grief differently. Create space for flexibility and mutual support.

Learn more about the Three C's of Holiday Grief on their website: https://hospicefoundation.org/End-of-Life-Support-and-Resources/Grief-Support/Journeys-with-Grief-Articles/Three-C-s-for-Holiday-Grief

12/03/2025

On November 19, 2025, we gathered to remember and honour the individuals we cared for from September 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025.

We encourage you to seek solace in the message, comfort in lighting a candle, and peace as you listen to the beautiful music.

On November 19, 2025, we gathered to remember and honour the individuals we cared for from September 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025. We encourage you to seek sola...

12/03/2025

What better thing to do on a storm day than cozy up with a good book?

Kudos to Dr. Sandy MacQuarrie and the late Sylvia Poirier for capturing the history of PEI’s ambulance service from 1905-2005.
To quote Dr. MacQuarrie: “The common thread weaving all of this together is the resolute commitment of those drawn to helping others.”

The MacLean Funeral Home custom 1966 Chrysler ambulance is featured, along with reflections from James Allen and Allison D. Swan and a host of other service providers that have graciously shared their stories and the history of ambulance service on PEI.

12/01/2025

We are honoured to be caring for the family of the late Marlene "Maggie" Joyce Smith - 1938~2025.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. from Zion Presbyterian Church. There will be no visitation by personal request.

To send the family an online condolence and to view completed arrangements, please visit https://macleanfh.ca/death-notices/obituaries/?obit=marlene_-maggie-_joyce_smith

11/27/2025

We are honoured to be caring for the family of the late Lloyd Arthur Howard - 1946~2025.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 12 p.m. from MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Visitation from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service.

To send the family an online condolence and to view completed arrangements, please visit https://macleanfh.ca/death-notices/obituaries/?obit=lloyd_arthur_howard

11/25/2025

We are honoured to be caring for the family of the late Daniel Bruce Offen - 1943~2025.

There will be no services by personal request.

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

11/25/2025

We are honoured to be caring for the family of the late Arnold Wilfred Dennis - 1949~2025.

A funeral service will be held on Friday at 10:00 a.m. from Park Royal United Church. For those wishing to attend virtually, the service will be live-streamed on the church's YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/live/F1-LKbFrxBE?feature=share Visiting hours Thursday from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel.

To send the family an online condolence and to view completed arrangements, please visit https://macleanfh.ca/death-notices/obituaries/?obit=arnold_wilfred_dennis