McLEAN, Elizabeth Janet "Beth" - 96, Orchard View Apartments, Berwick formerly of Middleton passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2011. Beth was born in Glenelg, Grey Co., Ontario on July 10, 1914 to parents James and Mary (Binnie) McGillivray. She lived in Durham, Ontario until 1947, then to RCAF Station Lachine, Quebec and RCAF Station Greenwood, NS. In 1955 she moved to Middleton, NS. Beth was very active all her life and involved in the St. Johns United Church, IODE, Middleton Curling Club and Soldiers Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Beth especially enjoyed her times at the summer cottage in Margaretsville. Beth was predeceased by her husband W/C C.D. McLean; brothers, Gordon and Alex; sister, Jean and granddaughter Leslie (Martyn) Banks. She is survived by sons, Donald (Muriel), Kingston, ON; Kenneth (Judith), Harbourville; daughter, Jean (Frank) Martyn, Greenwood; 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and 6 great great-grandchildren. By Beths request, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held 2:00PM Monday, April 25, 2011 in the Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main St., (902) 825-3448 with Rev. Karen Ralph officiating. Interment will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Middleton. A reception for family and friends will follow the interment. By request, family flowers only. Donations in Beths memory may be made to the Soldiers Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, Canadian Cancer Society or charity of choice. A heartfelt thank you is extended to Dr. Paul MacLean, Dr. Lori Burgess, Katrina Patterson and all the nursing staff, Soldiers Memorial Hospital and also staff at Orchard View Apartments, Berwick for their compassionate care shown to our mother and grandmother. On-line condolences may be made through: www.middletonfuneralhome.com