MacKeen, Jean Elizabeth - 94, Guysborough, passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at the R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home, Antigonish. Born in Lower Manchester, Guysborough County on December 23, 1926, Jean was the fifth child and only daughter of the late James and Annie (Clancy) Luddington. After completing her schooling at the Lower Manchester School, Jean worked in Halifax, the Red Cross Hospital in Guysborough, and Hamilton Ontario until 1953 when she married Charles MacKeen. They lived in Guysborough and Hubbardston, Massachusetts, where Jean worked as a Nurse’s Aid. They both retired in 1981 and returned to Guysborough. A woman of strong faith, Jean dedicated her time to many charitable and church activities to help her community. Her work was recognized by receiving the Canada 125 Medal from the Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia in 1992. Jean loved flowers, and was a founding member of Guysborough and Area Garden Club. Her overflowing window boxes on Main Street were well known. She said the secret of her floral success was talking to the flowers and coaxing out their beauty. Jean was devoted to, and a fierce advocate for, her family. She is survived by her sons, Douglas (Carmel) and Bruce (Angela), and son-in-law, John Nicholson. She is also survived and fondly remembered by her cherished grandchildren: Megan, Brittany, Kaylie, Spencer, Rebecca and Caroline, with whom she shared many a snack, cuddle, and game of "Snakes and Ladders". She was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Charles, and her beloved daughter, Marilyn. She was also predeceased by brothers, James, Earl, Ralph, Bert, Kenneth and Lloyd. She is also survived by her brother, Bob, and many nieces and nephews. Jean was strong and proud. In the words of the poet Dylan Thomas, she did not go gentle into that goodnight. She raged against the dying of the light. Her strength, faith, humour and compassion were an inspiration to all who knew her. The MacKeen family would like to thank the staff, nurses and doctors at the R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home where Jean spent the last 10 months of her life. The compassionate and dedicated care shown to Jean and her family was appreciated. The Funeral Service will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 13 at Guysborough United Baptist Church, with Pastor Clara Jordan officiating. Burial will follow at the Evergreen Cemetery. Please have your vaccination card ready and with you when you are arriving for the funeral service. If you are exempt from having a vaccine, you will need to show proof from either a Doctor or Nurse Practitioner. Face masks and coverings are still required. Donations in memory of Jean may be made to Guysborough Memorial Hospital Foundation. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Guysborough. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at: www.haverstocks.com Visitation Information Visitation There will be no visitation Service Information Service Date Saturday, November 13, 2021 Service Time 11 a.m. Service Location Guysborough United Baptist Church Burial Information Burial Date Saturday, November 13, 2021 Burial Time Following Funeral Service Burial Location Evergreen Cemetery, Guysborough