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It is with great
sadness that the family of Heidi Jean MacLean (nee Biberdorf) of
Hanwell NB, announce her passing on May 4, 2022, at the age of 54
after a courageous nine-month battle with
cancer.
Heidi was born on
April 4, 1968, in Murrayville BC. She led a happy childhood, exploring
many BC communities to which her father, an RCMP officer, was
transferred. The family finally settled in Kamloops where Heidi spent
her teen years. Her artistic talents were apparent from childhood.
Whether it was drawing, painting, photography, sculpting, or other
mediums, Heidi’s artistic ability was a gift she cherished.
She had a great love for animals, in particular dogs; they were a
major source of her artistic inspiration. Though satisfied with
spending hours at a table for her art, she also loved the outdoors,
often adventuring into the hills and mountains of Kamloops with her
dog. Once, when her cousin Tara came to visit, Heidi insisted they go
barefoot into the hills to toughen up their feet for the summer. She
continued this love of outdoors into adulthood, no matter the season
– hiking, snowshoeing, or just out for a walk with her
children or her sister
Wendi.
In 1989, while
returning from Kingston ON, after acting as a nanny for her nephew
Matthew Lemna (predeceased), Heidi boarded a Via Rail train bound
across Canada. There she met her husband to be, Peter. They married in
1991 in Vancouver BC. Over the years, Heidi welcomed with joy, her
children and made homes in Burnaby, Kamloops, Calgary, Edmonton, and
finally Hanwell NB. Heidi was a beloved wife and loving mother; whose
children came first in her life. She will be remembered for her faith,
love, humility, humour, and artistic talent. In life, she led her
family by holy example, always offering unconditional love and
forgiveness. Over the last few years Heidi volunteered her time at Our
Lady of Grace Catholic School in New
Maryland.
Heidi is survived by
her husband of 31 years, Mr. Peter James MacLean, and their nine
children: Julia, Erika, John, Megan (Jamey) Guerrero, Anna, Stephen,
Mary, Maureen, and James; along with their granddaughter Monica. Heidi
also leaves to mourn her parents, Vern and Laura Biberdorf of Kamloops
BC and her siblings: Christine (Boyd) Lemna, Wendi Biberdorf, and Kurt
(Amber) Biberdorf, along with many nephews, nieces, cousins, in-laws
and Godchildren.
Heidi will be greatly
missed by her family, her students, many friends, and her faith
community.
If you wish to make a
donation in Heidi’s honour, donations to L'Arche
Fredericton or Our
Lady of Grace School (non-charity), would be gratefully
accepted.
Visitation will take place at Bishops Funeral Home 540
Woodstock Rd, Fredericton, NB, 2 - 4pm & 6-8pm
Tuesday, 17 May
2022.
Funeral Mass will be held at St. Dunstan's Church 120
Regent St, Fredericton, NB
12:00pm Wednesday, 18 May
2022
Burial to follow Funeral Mass at Hermitage Catholic
Cemetery 395 Woodstock Rd,
Fredericton
www.bishopsfuneralhome.com