Maureen Karen McLean

Reserve Mines, N.S.

It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Maureen Karen McLean of Reserve Mines, NS on June 2, 2026, at Maple Hill Manor in New Waterford, NS. She was born in Glace Bay, N.S. to Maurice (Owie) Gouthro and Marjorie (McNabb) Gouthro.

Maureen is survived by her husband of 63 years, William (Winky) McLean, her sons Danny and Darrin, her granddaughters Elyssa, Madison and Jillian, a brother Gerald (Jeckie) Gouthro and a sister Lynn Kyte (Gouthro).

Maureen is predeceased by her parents Maurice and Marjorie, her son William (Billy) McLean; brothers Servine, Maurice, Blaine, Shaun and a sister Merle Cameron (Gouthro).

Maureen worked at the Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board as a cleaner for many years and at the cafeteria in Sydney Airport. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary at the Reserve Mines Fire Hall and Reserve Mines Pensioners Club. She also babysat scores of kids over the years – too many to mention.

Maureen was a fantastic wife and mother. She was an excellent cook and had many great recipes that many have tried to replicate without success, including her famous scones. She enjoyed playing golf, baseball, bowling and darts. She loved listening to music and singing in the choir at St. Joseph’s Parish and in the Coal Town Choir. Maureen also enjoyed travelling with her husband and the “crew,” going to dances and family gatherings. There were many great parties over the years with lots of fun, laughter, dancing and a drink of rum every now and then.

A celebration of Maureen’s life will take place on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at T.J. Tracey Funeral Home, 370 Reserve St. Glace Bay, (902-849-4199), with Fr. Norman MacPhee presiding. Visitation will take place from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., with a memorial service at 2 p.m. Internment will take place at St. Joseph’s Holy Family Cemetery, 41 McLeod’s Road, Reserve Mines immediately following the memorial service.

A reception will take place at the Reserve Mines Seniors and Pensioners Club at 165 Main Street, Reserve Mines following internment.

The memorial service will be live streamed through the T.J. Tracey Facebook page. https://www.youtube.com/live/GzYoxbMEXpY?si=UWBFvwpssBiRzEs1

The family would like to send special thanks to the management and staff at Maple Hill Manor in New Waterford for the exemplary care and support Maureen received in her final months and days.

Those wishing to honor her memory may make donations to the St. Joseph’s Holy Family Cemetery Fund.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.tjtracey.com.