McLellan Funeral Home

04/02/2026

We are honoured to have been entrusted with the final care of Joan Marion MacDonald age 79, of New Waterford, NS. We invite you to share your condolences with her family by following the link below.

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04/02/2026

With the kind permission of her family, we share the passing of Edith Allison Posedi, age 60, of Brandtford Ont. We invite you to visit the link below to view her upcoming service details and to leave messages of condolence or words of comfort for her family.

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04/02/2026

We are always grateful to receive feedback from families we serve and are inspired that in the midst of moving through their time of loss and grief that a family member will take time to share their experience.

Thank you Jim. We are truly humbled by your kind and generous words and the trust you placed in us. ❤

~ Shaun

"After more than thirty years in the funeral business, you develop a certain way of doing things—and a certain level of expectation. Then one day, it’s your family. At the time, I was away, working aboard a cruise ship in the Caribbean and Mexico. And when everything happened, there was only one person I trusted to take care of it. Doughboy McLellan, in New Waterford. McLellan Funeral Home serves New Waterford, Glace Bay, Sydney, and surrounding areas, but we’re a Marion Bridge family. That didn’t matter. He handled everything. And he handled it right. The casket he chose on my behalf was exactly what I would have picked myself. That’s not something you leave to chance—and he didn’t. She looked the way she should have looked. He also arranged visitations in two different churches, recognizing her connection to both. That’s not something you have to do—but it’s something you do when you care enough to get it right. I’ve spent a lifetime in this profession. I know what good service looks like. And this was it."

- Jim Delaney

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03/31/2026

With the kind permission of her family, we share the passing of Hilda Lillian McKinnon (née Pastuck), age 87, of New Waterford, NS. We invite you to visit the link below to view her upcoming service details and to leave messages of condolence and words of comfort for her family.

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03/27/2026

We are honoured to have been entrusted with the final care of James 'Jim' Patrick Baldwin, age 87 of New Waterford, NS.

We invite you to share your condolences with his family and view upcoming service details by following the link below.

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03/20/2026

Remembering Joyce Rizzato today 💕

March 20 marks sixteen years since the passing of Joyce Rizzato of New Waterford, NS.

While time continues on, the memories, love, and moments shared with Joyce remain treasured by her family and friends. The impact of a life well lived is never forgotten.

All of us at McLellan Funeral Home keep Joyce’s loved ones in our thoughts and prayers today and always. ❤️

03/11/2026

Today March 11, 2026, is National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day, and Rowen and I wanted to take a moment to recognize all of the incredible funeral professionals who serve families with compassion, dignity, grace and care every single day.

This work isn’t always easy, but it is deeply meaningful. Wishing all funeral directors, morticians, embalmers, and support staff a very special day of recognition. Your dedication truly matters!🕊️❤️

Shaun & Rowen McLellan

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www.mclellanfuneralhome.com

03/11/2026

With the kind permission of his family, we share the passing of Russell Francis Duane Vardy age 63, of New Waterford, Nova Scotia. We invite you to visit the link below to view his service details and to leave messages of condolence or words of comfort for his family.

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03/08/2026

We are honoured to have been entrusted with the final care of Rita Marie Toms (née Podgurski) age 63, of New Waterford, NS. We invite you to share your condolences with her family and view upcoming service details by following the link below.

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03/02/2026

With the kind permission of his family, we share the passing of Ernest “Ernie” Lussier, age 71, of New Victoria, Nova Scotia. We invite you to visit the link below to view his service details and to leave messages of condolence or words of comfort for his family.

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03/02/2026

We are honoured to have been entrusted with the final care of Mary Leona Marsh (née McKinnon), age 78, of Scotchtown, NS. We invite you to share your condolences with her family and view upcoming service details by following the link below.

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02/27/2026

We don’t get to choose how long our path is...but we do get to choose how we walk it. With patience. With love. With grace that lingers long after we’re gone. May we leave footprints of kindness for others to follow. 🙏✨