We regretfully inform you that our dear mother, Lillian McLean, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 14, 2024. Lillian was an embodiment of love, resilience, and benevolence, and her absence creates an enduring emptiness in the hearts of those fortunate enough to have acquainted with her. An Exemplary Existence Lillian McLean’s life highlighted her ability to overcome challenges, her deep affection, and her steadfast dedication to her loved ones and the community. Endowed with a benevolent nature and a caring demeanour, she profoundly impacted several individuals with her kindness and empathy. While we grieve her death, we also commemorate the remarkable life she lived.
Communal Commemoration To commemorate Lillian’s memory, we kindly request the presence of friends and family at a funeral service and cremation ceremony at Northumberland Woodland Burial and Crematorium Bockenfield on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at 11:15 am. Your attendance and assistance throughout this period of commemoration will provide solace as we say goodbye to an extraordinary woman. After the service and cremation, we will convene at the Oak Inn in Alnwick for refreshments. This will provide a chance for us to reminisce together and find solace in the support of loved ones. Lillian’s life was characterised by significant relationships, and this gathering will serve as evidence of the influence she had on the people in her vicinity.
Instead of sending flowers: Supporting causes that are important to Lillian Instead of flowers, we respectfully ask for donations to be sent to two organisations that were particularly important to Lillian – the RNIB (Royal National Institute of Blind People) and the Macular Society. During the service, there will be a collection to support these causes, which demonstrates Lillian’s empathy and dedication to making a beneficial difference in the lives of others. The organisation referred to as RNIB stands for the Royal National Institute of Blind People. The RNIB is a prominent charitable organisation that offers crucial services, information, and advocacy to enable individuals who are blind or have limited vision, enabling them to live meaningful lives. Lillian’s endorsement of this organisation arises from her profound compassion and aspiration to have a positive impact on the lives of individuals confronting visual impairments.
The Macular Society The Macular Society is committed to providing assistance to persons impacted by macular degeneration, a disorder that specifically impairs central vision. Lillian’s affiliation with this cause demonstrates her empathy towards individuals grappling with vision-related challenges and her dedication to establishing a society where everyone can experience the blessing of vision.
An Emotional Goodbye As we endure the challenging process of bidding farewell to our cherished mother, we are genuinely devastated, longing for a more compassionate experience for her during these recent weeks. The enduring impact of Lillian’s influence may be seen in the affection she expressed, the individuals she influenced, and the indelible memories that will forever remain in our hearts.
Les, Jayne, Jam, and the entire family express their appreciation for the overwhelming display of affection and assistance during this difficult period. The presence, benevolent words, and shared memories of individuals offer comfort as we pay tribute and recollect the life of Lillian McLean, who brought immense happiness to those privileged to have acquainted her.
Through the collective recollection of memories, we derive resilience and cohesion, converting the sorrow of bereavement into a commemoration of a life that was lived with excellence. May Lillian find eternal tranquilly, and may her legacy perpetually ignite benevolent and empathetic actions inside the souls of all acquainted with her.
